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You are here: Home / Alliance Press Releases / Z-Wave Alliance Promotes Enhanced Certification for Next Generation Z-Wave Devices

Z-Wave Alliance Promotes Enhanced Certification for Next Generation Z-Wave Devices

With 3000+ certified products in the ecosystem, the new Z-Wave Plus v2 certification ensures even stronger interoperability, security and ease of install for end users

AUSTIN, TX – July 10, 2019 – The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, is unveiling details about the Z-Wave Plus v2 certification designed for devices built on the new Z-Wave 700 platform. The updated certification will deliver a significantly improved consumer experience by mandating the inclusion of SmartStart, a setup feature that will truly bring plug and play to the consumer smart home.

Removing the complexity of installation, SmartStart enabled hubs are able to recognize any SmartStart enabled accessory device, like a lock or light, with a quick app scan of its QR code. With SmartStart, the device’s information is already set up inside the hub and pairing is complete prior to a consumer adding product – the setup all happens behind the scenes, drastically shortening and simplifying the product setup process for consumers. As more and more devices using the Z-Wave 700 platform are released, SmartStart will become a ubiquitous feature for all Z-Wave smart homes. Additional updates for certification of Z-Wave 700-based devices include a requirement for device identification through an LED light on each product to provide user confirmation that the right device is setup within a hub’s app. 

Supported by Silicon Labs and the Z-Wave Alliance along with their 3rdparty testing facilities, these certification updates will allow Z-Wave to remain a leader in smart home interoperability. New hubs / gateway devices built on the Z-Wave 700 platform will be required to support every device category, including sensors.

This updated Z-Wave Plus v2 certification also puts another spotlight on cybersecurity and the security of the Z-Wave network. In April 2017, the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors voted to make the new IoT security framework, known as Z-Wave S2 Security, mandatory in all newly certified devices. Z-Wave Plus v2 certification will continue to require each device to implement the updated security framework.

At midyear, the Z-Wave Alliance now touts over 3000 certified products to date and now has close to 500 devices on the market with the best in class S2 framework built-in. Mitchell Klein, executive director of the Z-Wave Alliance commented, “Z-Wave S2 Security was launched in 2017 and in just over two years, manufacturers have risen to the challenge and proven that they take cybersecurity as seriously as we do. Consumers should feel the utmost confidence when investing in Z-Wave devices for the smart home system.”

Since Z-Wave’s conception 18+ years ago, the Z-Wave product ecosystem has always focused on ease of use and install for consumers. With each platform update, Z-Wave looks to improve interoperability and consumer experience both for install and use and security of the Z-Wave network. With new devices build on Z-Wave 700 and certified for Z-Wave Plus v2, the smart home will be even easier to install and more accessible than ever.

For more information on the Z-Wave Alliance, please visit https://z-wavealliance.org. Follow the Z-Wave Alliance onFacebook,Twitterand on LinkedInfor the latest updates.


About Z-Wave

Z-Wave®technology is an open internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959). It is the leading wireless home control technology in the market today, with over 3000 certified interoperable products worldwide.  Represented by the Z-Wave Alliance and supported by more than 700 companies around the world, the standard is a key enabler of smart living solutions for home safety and security, energy, hospitality, office and light commercial applications. 

Z-Wave®is a registered trademark of Silicon Labs and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

About the Z-Wave Alliance

Formed in January 2005, the Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of over 700 leading companies in the home technology space dedicated to solidifying Z-Wave as the standard for wireless smart home products. The principal members include: ADT, Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, Huawei, Ingersoll Rand Nexia Intelligence, Jasco Products, Leedarson, LG U+, Nortek Security & Control, Silicon Labs and SmartThings. Alliance members lead the home controls market, providing leading edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation, safety and security.

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