Education Tools
FIELD TEST REPORT: Real-World Comparison of Z-Wave Long Range, LoRa, and Wi-Fi HaLow
How do long-range wireless technologies perform outside the lab?
This new field study by Eric Ryherd of DrZWave.Blog compares Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR), LoRa, and Wi-Fi HaLow using commercially available products tested under identical real-world suburban and light urban conditions. The report examines RF range through common obstacles including wood-frame homes, trees, brick, and concrete buildings. Results provide practical insight into the performance and distinct characteristics of each technology when evaluating options for commercial IoT applications.
See how the three technologies performed in the field. Download the full report and explore the results.
To download the field test report click here.
Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range: A New Wireless Infrastructure for Scalable IoT Connectivity Whitepaper
The rapid growth of the Internet of Things is pushing wireless connectivity beyond the limits of traditional short-range networks. Z-Wave and Z-Wave LR (ZWLR) meet these challenges with a proven, scalable platform built for reliability, efficiency, and reach.
To download the whitepaper, click here.
Z-Wave Installer’s Cheatsheet
Your next flawless Z-Wave install starts here. The Z-Wave Installer’s Cheatsheet delivers must-know setup and troubleshooting shortcuts that save you time on every job.
To download the cheatsheet, click here.
Z-Wave Alliance ZRAD Whitepaper
Discover the capabilities of Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) with the Z-Wave Reference Application Design (ZRAD). Designed as an open-source reference, ZRAD accelerates the development of new Z-Wave products, providing a reliable starting point for developers.
To view the ZRAD whitepaper, click here.
Z-Wave Alliance E-Book Series
Produced by the Z-Wave Alliance, this educational eBook series has been created to serve as the definitive guide to inform readers ‘why Z-Wave’ technology is the best choice across a wide variety of topics, industries, and market verticals. New eBooks covering a range of topics and markets will be released by the Z-Wave Alliance on a regular basis.
To view the eBook series, click here.
Z-Wave Alliance Ecosystem Report
The fourth edition of the Z-Wave Ecosystem Report is a look at the growth and challenges for the smart home globally. Fielded in cooperation with Interpret and building on the Z-Wave Alliance’s exploration of the U.S. market in the 2022 Ecosystem Report, this year we take a look at key growth points in the U.S. but journey through the UK, France, and Germany as well. The 2023 Ecosystem Report takes a deep dive into the importance of interoperability, impacts on purchasing behaviors, and assesses primary barriers to smart home device adoption.
To download the 2023 Z-Wave Ecosystem Report, click here.
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