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:
FOUNDING MEMBER
$65k / Annual dues
This level of membership comprises the founding members of the Z-Wave Alliance. Founding members have a seat on the Board of Directors with no term limits. Founding members’ primary responsibility is creating charter, bylaws, and establishing the Board. All benefits of lower-level memberships.
PRINCIPAL MEMBER
$65k / Annual dues
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.
MANUFACTURER MEMBER
$10k / Annual dues
This level of membership is for OEM/ODM companies manufacturing and/or certifying Z-Wave products. Manufacturer members can vote, participate in and chair Committees and Working Groups. 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 also allows members to access and contribute to the Z-Wave Source Code Project.
BRANDER MEMBER
$5,000 / 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.
AFFILIATE MEMBER
$1,500 / 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 Committees and Working Group, and subject to board approval, chair groups.
INSTALLER/RESELLER MEMBER
$250 / Annual dues
This level of membership is for companies whose primary business is installation with direct sales to the consumer.
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. Individuals are not eligible to become members if their employers would be eligible to become members.
Join Today!
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.
