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how can zigbee and z-wave be used in companies? what benefits will they get out of it?
Both Z-Wave and ZigBee are short-range wireless technologies used in smart home appliances.
- Z-Wave- This wireless standard has a proprietary technology hence companies require to obtain license to use this standard in their products. The basic function of Z-Wave is that it operates on any low-frequency radio wave. Since it requires such low-frequency radio waves, it does not interrupt Wi-Fi performance. Z-Wave has the ability to travel up to 320 feet in an outdoor setting. Z-Wave is used in garage doors, remote controls, smoke detectors, smart home security systems.
- ZigBee- is an open-source standard protocol. It is available for free of cost. Companies that use Z-Wave also use ZigBee to manufacture smart home appliances. The radiofrequency is higher than Z-Wave hence it interrupts Wi-Fi networks. ZigBee transmits more data however it reduces the signal of other services like Wi-Fi. A large number of devices can be connected with ZigBee. Companies that use ZigBee are Amazon’s echo plus, Philips Hue, Samsung Smart Things, Smart locks of Yale, etc.
- Companies benefits by gaining competitive advantage and matching up with the technology trend to meet customer expectations.
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