Tag: Z-Wave Alliance
Z-Wave Alliance highlights newly certified ZWLR devices at CES
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
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...
Z-Wave Protocol Certification achieved by Silicon Labs and Trident IoT
June 18, 2025SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, OR — The Z-Wave Alliance revealed that leading silicon providers Silicon Labs and Trident IoT have both achieved the Alliance’s newly established Z-Wave Protocol Certification.
As the silicon solutions providers currently supporting the Z-Wave ecosystem, this certification ensures that all products developed on their platforms maintain the required levels of interoperability, heightened security, and continued innovation across a global Z-Wave marketplace.
“Achieving...
ADT launches ‘leap forward’ in home security
April 30, 2025Ken Showers
BOCA RATON, Fla. — ADT, in a new collaboration with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, has launched the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave for ADT+, a smart lock that allows users to unlock and disarm their ADT+ security system using just their fingerprint.
The Z-Wave 800 Series is the first smart lock to leverage the newly introduced Z-Wave User Credential Command Class.
“ADT, alongside our partners at Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, is setting a new standard for smart...
Home Assistant founder joins Z-Wave Alliance board of directors
September 26, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. —The Z-Wave Alliance has announced that Nabu Casa, best known as the organization driving the development of Home Assistant, has officially joined the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors.
The Z-Wave Alliance actively recruits smart home and IoT leaders to join, direct, and contribute to the completely member-driven organization on a mission to chart the course of the future of Z-Wave technology and the smart home. Nabu Casa joins an impressive roster of Z-Wave Alliance board...
Z-Wave Alliance announces release of 2024A Spec and new ZRAD
June 27, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The Z-Wave Alliance is announcing the release of its 2024A Z-Wave Specification Package, which includes new User Credential Command Class features, as well as new User Credential Control Specifications.
Additionally, the Alliance has also published a new Z-Wave Reference Application Design (ZRAD), a publicly available repository of data including detailed schematics and reference designs to help developers create Z-Wave products with enhanced range capabilities using Z-Wave...
Z-Wave Alliance announces support of cyber labeling programs for IoT devices
May 3, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization, announced its full support of the latest cybersecurity labeling programs for IoT and connected devices.
In conjunction with the recent Z-Wave Alliance Summit & Unplug Fest 2024, the Alliance announced that the Z-Wave protocol security framework meets, and in some cases exceeds, the regulations and requirements set forth by the recently announced U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.
“Robust device security has...
Trident IoT launches Taurus Z-Wave Series Silicon
April 30, 2024SSN Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Trident IoT, an RF technology and engineering company, has announced the release window of its new Taurus Z-Wave Series of silicon solutions.
The Trident IoT Taurus Z-Wave Series will encompass system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and modules that support the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology, including Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) for the U.S. and the implementation of the ZWLR European specification. The Taurus Z-Wave Series will ship with an SDK based on Open Z-Wave Specification...
Z-Wave Alliance announces release of ZWLR specification for Europe
February 29, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. –The Z-Wave Alliance, a standards development organization for smart home and Z-Wave technology, has announced that the specification for Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) for the European market has been completed and will be made available to member companies soon.
“From the moment we announced ZWLR for the North American market, the Alliance has been hard at work to make the spec available to our valued members in Europe,” said Avi Rosenthal, chairman of the board,...
Z-Wave Alliance starts 2024 with new members, updated Ed materials, and CES 2024 Presence
January 9, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. – The Z-Wave Alliance has announced a burst of updates including a new member, availability of in-demand educational resources, and support for dozens of Z-Wave Alliance member companies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
The alliance’s newest member is OliverIQ (Venetian Expo Booth #51932). The group officially launched at CES 2024 with the debut of their Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform.
“OliverIQ has joined the Z-Wave Alliance at the manufacturer...
Z-Wave Alliance offers additional silicon resource and certification house
August 16, 2023SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. – The Z-Wave Alliance has launched Trident IoT, a technology and engineering company focused on simplifying RF development and decreasing time-to-market for connected device manufacturers.
A standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave Technology, the Z-Wave Alliance has announced that Trident IoT will be a direct supplier of Z-Wave silicon chips and modules, offering product design and development services. According...