The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem of wireless control products and services, is pleased to announce that LG Uplus has become a Principal Member of the Alliance and has joined its Board of Directors.LG Uplus, Korea's leading telecommunications operator and an affiliate of LG Group, provides diverse and comprehensive wireline and wireless convergence services for home and personal services. The company was formed through the strategic merging of LG Telecom, LG Dacom, and LG Powercom, which together now operate … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Alliance Press Releases
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Z-Wave Alliance Fall Summit Brings Together “Best and Brightest” in Smart Home Market
The Z-Wave Alliance, a consortium of over 300 leading manufacturers and service providers worldwide dedicated to interoperable wireless control products based on the Z-Wave open standard, held its annual Fall Summit “The Future Powered by Z-Wave,” November 4-6, 2014 at the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA.Member companies participating in the Summit represented the best minds and brands in the smart home arena, including recognized leaders in the security, consumer electronics, energy management and home automation markets.This year's summit, entitled "The … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Technology Leaves Strong Impression At CEDIA Expo
Milpitas, California (PRWEB) September 23, 2014 Z-Wave, the world's most broadly adopted wireless protocol for smart home control, was a major exhibiting force at the recently concluded CEDIA Expo, the premier trade show in the home technology industry.A total of 11 Z-Wave Alliance members -- Aeon Labs, Eaton Cooper Wiring, Enerwave, Fibaro, Homeseer, Kwikset, Linear, MCOHome, Schlage, Telguard, and Yale -- exhibited a diverse selection of smart home products within the Z-Wave Alliance Pavilion. What's more, 15 Alliance member companies exhibited Z-Wave products from their own booths … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Welcomes Apple To Home Control Space
Leading Wireless Smart Home Technology Sees New Market Expansion MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 9, 2014) - The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem for wireless control products and services, is pleased to recognize Apple's entry into the home control market. The introduction of the company's HomeKit platform is expected to expand consumer interest in smart home products and services, where the Z-Wave ecosystem is a long-time market leader."Apple's announcement of HomeKit at its recent World Wide Developers … [Read more...]
Latest Z-Wave Compliance Test Tool Now Available
The Z-Wave Alliance is pleased to announce the latest version of the Z-Wave Compliance Test Tool MILPITAS, CA - May 14, 2014 The new version (2.4.7) of the test tool includes:A completely new Z-Wave Plus tester designed to help you test all the new requirements introduced in Z-Wave Plus Device Types and Role Types; Step-by-step test cases for all Z-Wave Plus Device Types and Role Types; New test scripts for command classes introduced since last release; Updated test scripts for new versions of command classes introduced since last release; Various bug fixesTo download the new … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Alliance Announces First Z-Wave Plus® Certified Product
Smart Water Valve From Leak Intelligence, LLC Is The First Product To Market With Next-Gen Z-Wave Plus Capabilities And Certification Milpitas, Calif. – May 8, 2014 – The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem for wireless control products and services, has announced the release of the first Z-Wave Plus® certified product. The honor goes to Leak Intelligence for the Leak Gopher, an innovative smart water valve that allows remote control of water systems through Z-Wave control, and features the extended capabilities of … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Alliance Announces ADT As Principal Member And Member Of Its Board Of Directors
Milpitas, Calif. – May 1, 2014 – The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem for wireless control products and services, is pleased to announce that ADT has become a Principal Member of the Alliance, and a Member of its Board of Directors. As the leading security system provider in the U.S., ADT has been helping to protect American homes and businesses for nearly 140 years. The company serves over 6.5 million customers throughout North America, and operates more than 200 regional offices. The company's award-winning ADT … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Extends Smart Home Market Leadership With 1000th Certified Product
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem for wireless control products and services, announces the arrival of the 1,000th Z-Wave product. The landmark number was achieved by Linear Corporation for the company's innovative GD00Z Z-Wave garage door controller. With 1,000 interoperable, brand-agnostic products now on the market, Z-Wave is by far the most broadly adopted wireless protocol in the world for control and automation products and services. In addition to Linear, Z-Wave wireless control powers such North … [Read more...]
Z-Wave Alliance Announces Frequency Approval For Z-Wave In South Korean Market
World's Most Advanced ICT Nation Opens for Z-Wave, the World's Leading Wireless Control Protocol. MILPITAS, CA-- Dec 16, 2013 - The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem for wireless control products and services, is proud to announce the approval of radio frequency allocations that will bring Z-Wave control and automation to the South Korean market.The Korean Communications Commission (KCC), in tandem with the nation's regulatory National Radio Research Agency (RRA), has approved three frequency bands suitable for … [Read more...]
Sigma Designs and Z-Wave Alliance Introduce New Z-Wave Plus™ Certification Program
New Program for Next Gen Z-Wave Products Gives Service Providers and OEMs Faster Time-to-Market, Easier Installation and Superior Performance... MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 22, 2013) - Z-Wave Alliance, a consortium of global companies that oversees the world's largest interoperable ecosystem for wireless home monitoring and control products and services and Sigma Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGM) a world leader in connected media platforms, have jointly announced a new marketing certification program called Z-Wave Plus™. Designed to help consumers identify products that take advantage of the … [Read more...]