Interoperability
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Z-Wave Certification: The Key To Interoperability
Z-Wave encompasses a broad ecosystem of smart products and services that work seamlessly between brands and versions. This interoperability, which has been the hallmark of Z-Wave technology since 2002, is achieved and maintained through Z-Wave certification, a testing program administered by the Z-Wave Alliance consortium.
Z-Wave certification ensures that all Z-Wave products work together with each other regardless of brand, including backward-compatibility between versions. The certification process includes technical testing, programs for uniformity of marks, and enforcement of the certification standards.
While other technologies claim interoperability, only Z-Wave offers interoperability at the product level. This ensures manufacturers, integrators and end users that their products and services will work together with all certified Z-Wave products.
The Z-Wave ecosystem encompasses more than 4,500 interoperable products. These products work together through stringent enforcement of Z-Wave certification, performed at independent test labs, and overseen by the Z-Wave Alliance. For more information about Z-Wave certification and interoperability, visit this page for an overview of the process or contact the Z-Wave Alliance with any questions.
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