Member Press Releases

Indianapolis, IN. (September 5, 2012) – Somfy Systems, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of radio‐controlled motors (Radio Technology Somfy® – RTS) for interior and exterior window coverings announces they will be part of the Z‐Wave Alliance at CEDIA EXPO 2012, booth #1343. Somfy has enthusiastically adopted Z‐Wave, an interoperable, 2‐way RF mesh networking technology to offer the convenience of wireless home automation.On display at the Z‐Wave Alliance will be TaHomA®, Somfy’s Total Home Automation solution. TaHomA provides a simple, intuitive interface to maximize energy efficiency … [Read more...]

(Aug 28, 2012) -- Z-Wave.Me (www.zwaveeurope.com), a member of the Z-Wave Alliance, has developed the Key Fob (KFOB), a compact universal remote controller for use in smart homes and businesses. This "all-rounder" with four buttons weighs just 30 grammes, is no bigger than a remote car key fob and enables you to control and manage all the devices within a Z-Wave network.But here's the best thing: the remote controller automatically recognizes the nearest Z-Wave device. So users can control either individual components or entire groups of devices. The Key Fob will be exhibited for the first … [Read more...]

(Aug 6, 2012) -- Home protection manufacturer and Z-Wave Alliance member, Vision Security, has developed a Z-Wave network-enabled door lock for the smart home and business. The security solution with the designation “ZM1702” is based on the Z-Wave wireless standard and offers a range of intelligent functions.For example, owners can open and lock the door wirelessly from an Alarm Panel, PC, Tablet or Smart Phone. Moreover the lock features a keypad control panel for which specific access codes can be programmed, even remotely. In addition to increased security, the Vision Security door lock … [Read more...]

(Jul 19, 2012) COPENHAGEN – The Danish energy management solutions provider QEES announces the launch of its first home automation devices. Starting with July 2012, the first two series of QEES products (Remote Series and Retrofit Series) are available for our partners to order. “It took us a long time to get here, but now I am confident that we deliver to the market exactly what was expected from us: high-quality devices, increased level of usability as well as numerous functions and options that make everyday life easier. All these features will be present in other QEES series of devices … [Read more...]

(May 8, 2012) – Z-Wave Alliance Member MiOS announces an expansion of its Z-Wave enabled gateway and controller business with its partner GOAP. This agreement further extends the value of Z-Wave based solutions in the global market.

 GOAP, a leading manufacturer and distributor of energy efficient and automation solutions, is now using the MiOS engine to add Z-Wave capabilities to its product line.Through an OEM agreement, GOAP will be offering the MiOS engine through its NETIC brand product line that provides energy management and automation solutions to hotels, residential and business … [Read more...]