Z-Wave Alliance Press Releases

Benchmark report from PlumChoice and Z-Wave Alliance shows consumers got ‘smarter’ in 2016, examines individual device interest  LOWELL, Mass., (Apr. 18, 2017) – Consumers see more clearly how home smart devices can directly benefit their lives, and are planning to purchase more smart home devices in the future. Those are the key insights from a consumer survey commissioned by PlumChoice, Inc., the leading provider of premium technical services for IoT and cloud brands, and the Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave. This second annual consumer … [Read more...]

Per the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors vote in November 2016, all Z-Wave devices submitted for certification will include new advanced Security 2 (S2) framework  FREMONT, CA– April 2, 2017 at 9 AM EST – The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, as of today will require strict and uniform adoption of a new security protocol for all Z-Wave devices receiving certification. The Alliance Board of Directors voted unanimously in November 2016 to require mandatory implementation of the new Security 2 (S2) framework, the most … [Read more...]

The ProxDoor gives consumers easy entry & exit to their smart home by using location to lock a door when the transmitter is out of range and unlock upon arrival  Fremont, CA – February 23, 2017 at 9:00am EST – The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, today announces the Z-Wave Labs Q3 winner for their IoT startup competition. The ProxDoor by W Cubed is the newest winner of the Z-Wave contest and will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership and access to the new Z-Wave IoT ready 500 series development kits. The ProxDoor is an automatic door … [Read more...]

February 22, 2017 Today the Z-Wave Alliance opened up a new website for its member companies at Members.Z-WaveAlliance.org  which will open up new possibilities for increased collaboration and member involvement.  The new site is exclusively for members of the Z-Wave Alliance, leaving in place the public site for the industry public, which will allow better member-to-member communication, visibility, and cooperation.  The new site has features such as blogs, forums, instant messaging and other social features. If you know somebody who has missed their invitation to connect with the new … [Read more...]

The Z-Wave Alliance announces the addition of global connected lighting manufacturer LEEDARSON to its Principal Level Membership FREMONT, CA– January 25, 2017 at 9 AM EST – The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, announces IoT leader LEEDARSON has become a Principal Member and the 10th member of the Alliance Board of Directors. They join industry-leading board members ADT, FAKRO, FIBARO, Ingersoll-Rand, Jasco Products, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, SmartThings, and Sigma Designs. LEEDARSON is a leading … [Read more...]

The Z-Wave Alliance welcomes FIBARO to its Principal Level Membership & Board and announces year-end ecosystem milestones FREMONT, CA– December 21, 2016 at 9 AM EST – The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, announces global IoT manufacturer FIBARO has become a Principal Member and joined the Alliance’s Board of Directors. FIBARO joins industry-leading board members ADT, FAKRO, Ingersoll-Rand, Jasco Products, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, SmartThings, and Sigma Designs. An early adopter of Z-Wave … [Read more...]

The Alliance Board of Directors has voted to mandate all devices receiving Z-Wave Certification after April 2nd, 2017 to include new advanced Security 2 (S2) framework  FREMONT, CA--(Marketwired - November 17, 2016) - The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, is extending its its leadership position by adding a security requirement to its long-standing interoperability certification. This is an important addition to its certification program that will require manufacturers to adopt the strongest levels of IoT security in … [Read more...]

One of the largest whole home automation companies, Control4 offers a new Z-Wave bridge device for connectivity to smart home sensors and outlets modules. Dallas, TX – September 15, 2016 – CEDIA EXPO 2016 – Booth 1910 – The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, is excited to announce that Control4 has joined its membership. Control4, a global provider of automation and networking systems for homes and businesses, delivers an elegant and personal way to control lighting, music, movies, security, comfort, … [Read more...]