San Ramon, CA – September 3, 2026, 9:00 AM PST – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing Z-Wave® technology for residential and commercial IoT applications, is highlighting its global member ecosystem at IFA 2026. As one of Europe’s leading showcases for consumer and connected home technology, IFA Berlin brings together the brands, platforms and technology providers shaping the smart home market, making it a natural meeting point for the Z-Wave community. Nine Z-Wave Alliance member companies will exhibit throughout the show, with additional opportunities to connect at the Z-Wave Alliance Networking Mixer on 6 September.
Z-Wave Alliance members exhibiting throughout the show at the following locations:
- Aeotec – Hall 1.2, Stand 149
- Open Home Foundation – Hall 1.2, Stand H1.2-153
- Zooz – Hall 2.2, Stand H2.2-183
- Samsung / SmartThings – Palais and CityCube Hall B, Stands PAF-101 / CCBB-R2
- Shelly – Hall 1.2, Stand H1.2-110
- Sony Europe – Palais, Stand PAF-125
- Sonoff – Hall 1.2, Stand H1.2-143
- Yale – Hall 1.2, Stand H1.2-149
- Schneider Electric – Hall 3.1, Stand H3.1-110
Across IFA, connected home and IoT technology is no longer confined to a single category or hall. As connectivity extends across appliances, energy, security, entertainment and other applications, IFA brings together the brands, manufacturers and technology providers shaping the next generation of connected experiences making it a natural place for the Z-Wave community to connect with the broader market.
Connect with the Z-Wave Community at IFA
IFA attendees can connect with the Z-Wave community at the Alliance sponsored Z-Wave Networking Mixer, taking place 6 September from 16:00–18:00 at the Aeotec Europe stand, Hall 1.2, Stand 149. Attendees interested in joining the mixer are encouraged to register in advance here.
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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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