San Ramon, CA – JULY 21, 2026, at 8 AM PST – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is highlighting ten essential Z-Wave Certified devices that every installer should have handy on the job for quick deployments. From increasing life-safety to improving comfort levels, these simple but effective solutions help solve common consumer challenges while enhancing project value and improving efficiency for installers.
As consumers look to expand their smart home ecosystems to enhance energy efficiency, security, automation, and remote monitoring, installers should be prepared with a diverse inventory of devices that cater to these needs. Stocking Z-Wave devices on the truck gives installers access to a broad ecosystem of interoperable, certified products from multiple manufacturers, making it easier to select the right solution for every project. The result is faster deployments, fewer compatibility concerns, and the ability to deliver meaningful upgrades and resolve multiple customer needs on a single visit.
- The Aeotec Water Sensor 8 helps prevent water damage by providing early leak detection at sinks, appliances, water heaters, and other vulnerable environments via real-time alerts to the user.
- The Smoke Detector by CLIMAX Technology offers early smoke detection and life-safety monitoring automations with Z-Wave-enabled notifications.
- Designed for tilt surfaces including garages and roll-up doors, the Ecolink Z-Wave Plus Garage Door Tilt Sensor remotely verifies when surfaces are opened or closed and automates lights to turn on inside the home when users arrive.
- The FireAvert 120v Auto Appliance Shutoff integrates with smoke alarm systems, turning off power to electric stoves when triggered to reduce fire risk.
- For those looking to decrease energy consumption, the Heatit Z-HAN2 gives them access to real-time electricity usage for informed decision-making.
- The Motion Control 2 by Nice offers multi-sensor capabilities to support security through motion detection, energy-savings through temperature and lighting control, and occupancy-based automations.
- With a simple installation process, the wireless RYSE SmartShade Z-Wave Accessory can turn any window shade controlled by a looped, beaded chain into a motorized smart shade.
- The Strips Guard by Sensative is a discreet, ultra-thin contact sensor that detects when doors or windows are open or closed and can be used indoors or outdoors.
- Integrating seamlessly with any Z-Wave-enabled controller, the Vision Indoor Siren will emit a loud audible alarm and strobe light when triggered to deter intrusions or signal emergency events.
- The Zooz Motion Dimmer combines a smart dimmer, motion sensor, and ambient light sensor into a single device, delivering a seamless and intelligent lighting automation experience.
Additional information about Z-Wave Certified devices is available in the Z-Wave Certified Product Catalog.
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About the Z-Wave Alliance
The Z-Wave Alliance is an independent member-driven Standards Development Organization (SDO) dedicated to developing and advancing Z-Wave® technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959) for smart home and IoT solutions. Alliance members continue to shape and drive the future of Z-Wave through open development in the Alliance Open-Source Work Group. With more than 300 million devices installed globally and over 4,500 certified devices in the Z-Wave ecosystem, Z-Wave Alliance member companies provide leading-edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation, safety, security, and more. The Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) specification uniquely enables IoT applications beyond the home. With a range of up to 1.5 miles, ZWLR delivers the performance and scalability required in multi dwelling unit (MDU), hospitality, commercial and industrial deployments, as well as other applications. Learn more at www.z-wavealliance.org.
The Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors is comprised of executives from ADT, Alarm.com, Assa Abloy, BlueConnect Partners, Fortune Brands, Johnson Controls Inc., Nabu Casa, Semtech Corporation, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT, and Vivint.
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