Membership Benefits
The Z-Wave Alliance offers a full range of membership benefits from working groups, committees, product certification and much more. Check out the complete list of benefits by membership level:
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This level of membership comprises the founding members of the Z-Wave Alliance.
- Use of Z-Wave Installer logo (Upon completion of Z-Wave certified training and installation of product)
- Listed as a member on Z-Wave Alliance website
- Receive Member Communications / Z-Wave newsletter
- Access to Alliance education tools
- Permitted use of Z-Wave logo for marketing purposes
- Access to member-only website/directory
- Participate in Z-Wave Pavilions and Summits
- Participate in general/annual meetings
- Inclusion in Alliance marketing and PR efforts
- Organizational voting rights
- License to use Z-Wave Certification marks
- Can Brand/Adopt certified products
- Access to final, approved specifications
- Vote and chair Committees (Executive, Finance, Marketing, Technical)
- 1 Board Seat with no Term Limits
- Ability to create charter, bylaws, establish Board, set Board size
This level of membership has a board seat on the Board of Directors with a 2 year term, as voted in by the board.
- All of the benefits of Founder with the following changes:
- 1 Board Seat with 2 year terms
This level of membership is for OEM/ODM companies manufacturing and certifying Z-Wave products.
- All of the benefits of Principal with the following changes:
- Two (2) manufacturer members can have a board seat for a 1-year term as voted in by the board.
- Can chair marketing committee sub groups
- Can participate in Technical and Working committees
- Opportunity to access the new work group focused on the Z-Wave Source Code Project and members can access and contribute to the Z-Wave Source Code Project.
This level of membership is for companies who brand/logo will be placed on Z-Wave certified devices.
- All of the benefits of Manufacturer, with the following changes:
- No Board Seats
- May participate in and chair Marketing Committees and marketing sub-groups
- Not eligible to vote, chair, or participate in Technical committees or events
This level of membership is for companies whose primary business is wholesale or distribution; or developing product based on Z-Wave technology not for commercialization as a Z-Wave product.
- All of the benefits of Brander, with the following changes:
- Cannot brand/adopt certified products
- Not licensed to use Z-Wave certification marks
- No organizational voting rights
This level of membership is for companies whose primary business is installation with direct sales to the consumer.
- All of the benefits of Affiliate, with the following changes:
- Does not have access to final, approved specifications
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By joining the Z-Wave Alliance, you join the companies that are leading the wireless home control market and enjoy the benefits of being at the center of the smart home revolution.
