Do I need Zigbee or Z-Wave?

ZigBee: If the distance between devices is short or you plan on having a lot of devices (or both), ZigBee is probably the better choice. Z-Wave: The fewer the devices and the farther apart they are, the better off you are with Z-Wave.

Does SmartThings use Zigbee or Z-Wave?

The SmartThings Hub contains internal Z-Wave and ZigBee radio antennae to communicate wirelessly with Z-Wave and ZigBee devices. The Hub acts as the primary controller for the Z-Wave and ZigBee networks.

What is Zigbee used for?

Zigbee devices can transmit data over long distances by passing data through a mesh network of intermediate devices to reach more distant ones. Zigbee is typically used in low data rate applications that require long battery life and secure networking.

What is Z-Wave and Zigbee?

Zwave is a protocol for communication between devices used for home automation. Zigbee is open standard wireless connection. GFSK modulation technology used. BPSK, OQPSK modulation technology used. It transmit 50m distance.

Can Z-Wave connect to Zigbee?

Firstly, it is perfectly possible to use both Zigbee and Z-Wave devices in your smart home. A decent spread of devices will work with both protocols, even if they don’t communicate directly. Samsung’s SmartThings hub, like the Wink hub, support both Zigbee and Z-Wave.

Do all Zigbee devices work with SmartThings?

The answer is yes and no. You can almost certainly get any device to pair, but without a compatible device handler you won’t be able to do anything with it.

Is Zigbee compatible with Z-Wave?

What is Z-Wave system?

Z-Wave is a wireless protocol harnessing low-energy radio waves to help smart devices or appliances communicate successfully with one another. Zensys from Denmark developed Z-Wave in 2001. The stated goal was to create a cost-effective Zigbee alternative enabling devices from different brands to communicate in harmony.