Membership Levels
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.
PRINCIPAL MEMBER
$85k / Annual dues
Plus one-time $30,000
This level of membership has a Board seat on the Board of Directors for a two-year term, as voted in by the Board. Principal members have voting rights, can chair Committees and Working Groups, and can certify Z-Wave products. Includes all benefits of lower-level memberships.
MANUFACTURER MEMBER
$15k / Annual dues
This level of membership is for OEM/ODM companies manufacturing and/or certifying Z-Wave products. Manufacturer members can vote, participate in executive committees, chair working groups, and have voting rights. They are licensed to use the Z-Wave Certification marks. Two (2) manufacturer members can have a Board seat for a one-year term as voted in by the Board. This level allows members to access and contribute to the Z-Wave Source Code Project. Includes all benefits of lower-level memberships.
BRANDER MEMBER
$7,500 / Annual dues
This level of membership is for companies whose brand/logo will be placed on Z-Wave certified devices. They are licensed to use the Z-Wave Certification marks. Brander members can participate and vote in all Committees and Working Groups, and be elected to serve as Chair, subject to acceptance of nomination by Board of Director.
ACCELERATOR MEMBER
Annual dues:
- Year 1: $2,500
- Year 2: $5,000*
- Year 3: $7,500 (pending product certification)
- Year 4: $10k
- Year 5: $15k** (full Manufacturer level membership)
This level of membership is designed specifically for startups and developers looking to establish themselves in the Z-Wave ecosystem. This program offers a structured, cost-effective fee tiered pathway to market success, providing access to technical and marketing resources, industry collaboration, and networking opportunities – all at a fraction of standard membership fees. The Accelerator membership is structured to encourage engagement and participation. Members under this program must participate in the working groups of the Alliance regularly to qualify for discounted membership.
*Accelerator members with product still in development can continue to pay $5k for ONE additional year until product is successfully certified. Companies MUST certify a product by the end of Year 3.
**In Year 5 (or the first full year after product launch), the company becomes a standard manufacturer-level member with dues of $15,000.
AFFILIATE MEMBER
$2,500 / Annual dues
This level of membership is for companies whose primary business is wholesale or distribution; or developing a product based on Z-Wave technology not for commercialization as a solution or product that incorporates Z-Wave. Affiliate members can participate in all Committees and Working Groups, but may not vote.
INSTALLER/RESELLER MEMBER
$200 / Annual dues
This level of membership is for companies whose primary business is installation with direct sales to the consumer. Installer/Reseller members can participate in all Committees and Working Groups, but may not vote.
INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC MEMBER
$100 / Annual dues
This level of membership is for any member of the teaching staff of a college, university, or similar higher education institution whose primary interest is technical education, participation, sales, and learning. Individual Academic members can access and contribute to the Z-Wave Source Code Project.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER
$1,500 / Annual dues
This level of membership is for individuals whose primary interest in joining is for business purposes and/or to use and contribute to the Z-Wave Source Code Project. May participate in all Committees and Working Groups as a non-voter, and be elected to serve as Chair, subject to acceptance of nomination by the Board of Directors. Individuals are not eligible to become members if their employers would be eligible to become members.
Join the Z-Wave Alliance
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.
