Z-Wave Alliance highlights newly certified ZWLR devices at CES

LAS VEGAS — The Z-Wave Alliance has announced the continued expansion of Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) certification across the ecosystem this year at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

The alliance said that with 125 ZWLR certified devices now in market, manufacturers are bringing long range, higher-capacity, and more reliable IoT connectivity to homes, multifamily properties, and commercial environments worldwide. They note this latest surge of certified products showcases how manufacturers are leveraging ZWLR capabilities to enhance range, security, and performance for next-generation smart home and building applications.

“The pace of Z-Wave Long Range adoption this year has been remarkable,” said Bettina Roll, Z-Wave Alliance Certification Program Manager. “Manufacturers are not only embracing the performance benefits of ZWLR, but they’re also demonstrating how scalable, reliable connectivity can redefine smart home and building automation. With 125 certified ZWLR devices across 30 plus categories in the U.S. and EMEA market, and 80% of the products currently going through certification seeking ZWLR, the ecosystem’s growth underscores the strength of open standards and the continued innovation driving the Z-Wave community forward.”

ZWLR lists a number of features and benefits including extended range, Star Network topology, massive scalability, and an optimized battery life among others.

The lineup of new ZWLR certified devices includes such brands as Nice, Aeotec, Alfred, Shelly, and Yale / ADT.

The Alliance said that Z-Wave and ZWLR device sales continue to increase as homeowners become increasingly concerned with keeping their smart homes private and local without sending unnecessary data to third party clouds.

More information is available at www.z-wavealliance.org.