Z-Wave Alliance News

The latest generation ZeroWire and UltraSync technologies from Interlogix, a brand represented by UTC Fire & Security UK Ltd in the United Kingdom, are the solutions being used by leading security provider Bellit Security. UltraSync’s app-controlled and ZeroWire’s wireless packages bring together intruder, video and home automation features and add the advantage of 24/7 control via the user’s mobile phone. Bellit Security Managing Director Daniel Halenko believes they are...

Fibaro, a global manufacturer of wireless intelligent home automation and control devices, is now shipping the Door/Window Sensor 2, a Z-Wave Plus certified smart home device. A slim smart sensor that can be installed on any door, window, gate or set of blinds in the home or office, Door/Window Sensor 2 can be connected to Fibaro’s Home Center ecosystem or Z-Wave hub and accessed through the accompanying smart app on a phone, tablet or browser. Door/Window Sensor 2 new features The Door/...

Sigma Designs, a provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for connected smart TV platforms and smart home IoT, announces that Japan’s largest telco corporation, KDDI, uses Z-Wave as the wireless mesh technology powering their smart home solution, au HOME, designed specifically for network operators. Au HOME with Z-Wave KDDI is growing its lifestyle brand for consumers with the expansion of the popular au mobile service beyond communications into home services aimed to captu...

Sigma Designs, Inc., a provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for smart TV and Internet of Things (IoT) for smart home, announced it has joined the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) with the aim to enable future IoT devices from the OCF ecosystem to interoperate with the Z-Wave certified device ecosystem. Sigma Designs will work in partnership with existing OCF members to define a unified standard for future OCF IoT devices to ensure interoperability and maintain high levels of...

Z-Wave’s Security 2 framework was developed in conjunction with cybersecurity hacking experts At CES 2017 earlier this year, Sigma Designs®, a provider of Smart TV platforms and IoT devices introduced the Z-Wave SmartStart, an enhancement to the Z-Wave specification that vastly improves service provider installation of Z-Wave devices in the smart home. Z-Wave SmartStart Z-Wave SmartStart pre-configures devices to the network before they reach the home, dramatically...

Security 2 requires manufactures to adopt the strongest levels of IoT security in the industry Sigma Designs®, a provider of Smart TV platforms and IoT devices, demonstrated SmartStart and discussed Security 2 (S2), with security dealers and integrators at ISC West 2017. IoT industry security S2 is an important addition to the Z-Wave certification programme that requires manufactures to adopt the strongest levels of IoT security in the industry. Starting April 2nd, 2017,...

Observables is transforming the dealer experience for critical infrastructure of IP devices in the security supply chain Observables™ has created a connected service platform that unifies access control, automation, surveillance and security into a singular system that brings security professionals a simplified, highly-connectable, reliable business solution that consumers will find easy-to-use, dependable and completely useful. Physical, logical and cyber security solu...

 All of the featured locks, which will be available in Q2 and Q3 of 2017, offer new levels of security and convenience Kwikset, a brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware and Home Improvement Division, showcased its five newest residential lock products at ISC West 2017. SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt All of the featured locks, which will be available in Q2 and Q3 of 2017, offer new levels of security and convenience, as well as an emphasis on Kwikset...

The report highlights the need for companies to provide consumers a seamless user experience Consumers see more clearly how smart home devices can directly benefit their lives, and are planning to purchase more smart home devices in the future. Those are the key insights from a consumer survey commissioned by PlumChoice, Inc., a provider of premium technical services for IoT and cloud brands, and the Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of companies deploying Z-Wave. Benefits...

iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle management platform which facilitates home automation enhancements and add-ons via software apps running on additional devices Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the launch of iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation platform designed to provide safer, smarter living for homes and businesses. Security and lifestyle management platform iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle man...

August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, welcomes leading smart lock provider August Home to its membership. August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world. August Smart Lock Pro August Home has also announced the August Smart Lock Pro...

The Z-Wave Pavilion is now in its third year at ISC West and will feature pods representing nine member companies The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of 450 member companies supporting the Z-Wave wireless home control technology, will host the Z-Wave Pavilion in Booth 26065 at ISC West 2017 in Las Vegas. Z-Wave Alliance new members The Z-Wave Alliance heads to the security show with over 90% penetration in the smart security market and now has over 1700 certified device...

The ZW-9 Z-Wave interface utilises the Z-Wave wireless protocol to provide the communication link between RTI systems and other Z-Wave-enabled devices RTI, a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, announced the company is now shipping its all-new Z-Wave solutions. The ZW-9 Z-Wave interface enables simple and cost-effective monitoring and control of Z-Wave-enabled systems and devices via an RTI control system. Addressing the need for compre...

Exhibitors from diverse fields gathered to foster collaboration and reveal market trajectory at SSHT 2016 Benefiting from the smart home boom, the second edition of Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) concluded with great success. The fair was held concurrently with Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) from 31 August – 2 September 2016 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. Collectively, the fairs hosted 240 exhibitors from 14 countries a...

  SSHT and SIBT will be held concurrently with the ISHS and the Shanghai International Lighting Fair The tenth edition of Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) and second edition of Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) are set to open their doors from 31 August – 2 September 2016 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. The two fairs will welcome 240 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions. This year, a comprehensive profile of smart hom...

Smart products, total security solutions and new technology applications were focus of Secutech 2016 Several exhibitors and visitors praised the 19th edition of Secutech, held 19 – 21 April 2016 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, as a leading trade destination for the security profession and the preeminent platform for networking and interacting among OEMs, ODMs, partners, system integrators and buyers throughout the world. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Bus...

It’s the 21st century already. Isn’t it time we all lived in smart homes? For technophiles everywhere, the smart home can’t come soon enough. The same might be said for the security marketplace, which is well positioned to thrive in the coming era of home automation. The wait could be shorter than we think, given some recent trends and events we are seeing in the home automation market. Let’s consider several of them: 1. Home automation is getting attention from Silic...

 Addition of these products allows Monitronics to offer a portfolio of reliable security and home control devices   Tyco Security Products is pleased to announce that Monitronics has selected the DSC PowerSeries Neo platform and the DSC Touch all-in-one smart panel to be part of its authorised dealer programme, a network with more than 600 dealers from throughout North America. A portfolio of up-to-date security devices The addition of these two products is pa...

FIBARO SWIPE allows users to create personalised ‘scenes’ through automated solutions, from alarm systems to lighting At ISC West 2016 (Booth #28065), FIBARO, a leading global manufacturer of wireless intelligent home automation and control devices, will showcase the FIBARO SWIPE, a wireless gesture control pad that allows users to control the smart devices, including arming/disarming security panels, in their home with a simple wave of their hand. SWIPE - wireles...

The full line of code-compliant StarLink Communicators offer the broadest coverage Napco Security Technologies will debut several new advanced universal communicator models at ISC West, Booth 12043, all offering even more dealers throughout North America, unbeatable reliability, savings, and continuing its successful $70 Tradeup incentive programme. StarLink communication solutions By popular demand, Napco’s StarLink® Series Cellular & IP Alarm Communications s...

Z-Wave ZM5101, ZM5202, ZM5304 modules have received UL component recognition for home security The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, will host members in the Z-Wave Pavilion at ISC West for the second year in row. Z-Wave recently announced that it has become the first smart home mesh network to receive UL recognition for household burglar alarms for its family of 500 series modules in addit...

Interactive events like Smart Home M2M Platform & Software Summit 2016, Asian Systems Integrator Forum & more will be held With less than two months until Secutech 2016 commences, the show will present the latest technologies and products to unlock the future of security solutions and smart cities. The annual event, scheduled to run from 19 – 21 April 2016 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan, is renowned as one of the most influential exhibitions of...

Essence’s WeR@Home Smart Living solution has recently been awarded “Works with Nest” approval Essence, a leading provider of IoT, cloud-based connected living solutions, has created new service revenue opportunities for operators and service providers with valuable enhancements to its ecosystem. Essence’s WeR@Home Smart Living solution has recently been awarded “Works with Nest” approval, adding significant value to users of the Nest Self-L...

Wireless offers many opportunities for security contractors to increasethe base of installations and add subscribers Security installation contractors have many different choices when it comes to wireless signalling technologies for their customers. Radio frequency (RF) communications have become more reliable, more robust and include inherent safeguards, such as encryption, to prevent hacking or takeover of wireless devices. Wireless can also allow for remote programming, de...

Nu Tech Software will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership & access to the new Z-Wave IoT ready development kits The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, is pleased to announce the winter winner of its global IoT developer competition. Nu Tech Software Solutions, Inc., an automation and process control firm based in Oregon, has taken the prize with AlarmDecoder and will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership and access to the new Z-Wa...

Industry leaders will share centrestage at Intersec's new Smart Home section to showcase their latest technologies The increasing interconnectivity of smart home technology and its influence on safety and security will be under the spotlight this month in Dubai, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest high-tech smart home solutions at Intersec 2016. With analysts Gartner predicting 6.4 billion ‘things’ – from toasters and teapots to cars and h...

Z-Wave’s goals for 2016 include looking at partnerships, launching IoT devices and giving consumers resources With a year of steady growth, new partnerships, a new online consumer education initiative and augmented security for Z-Wave IoT devices, the Z-Wave Alliance announces year-end milestones. Since the beginning of 2015, the Z-Wave ecosystem has seen almost 100 new member companies, the addition of 250 certified devices and another 15 million smart home devices ship...

Many of the most well-trafficked articles posted at SourceSecurity.com in 2015 were those that addressed timely and important issues in the security marketplace. In the world of digital publishing, it’s easy to know what content resonates with the market: Our readers tell us with their actions; i.e., where they click.   Let’s look back at the Top 10 articles we posted in 2015 that generated the most page views. They are listed in order here with the author’s...

Home security devices are evolving and expanding their offered features, providing new opportunities for the security industry Home security isn’t just home security anymore. These days cameras, door and window alarms are just pieces of the web–enabled “smart home.” And, the home is getting smarter, as service providers begin to merge home security systems with home automation. The added value of these additional features is now drawing more potential c...

The Z-Wave Alliance membership will educate integrators & installers to create Z-Wave connected home experts The Z-Wave Alliance, a membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, is debuting its first ever membership level aimed at the integrator community involved in smart home at CEDIA EXPO 2015. Installers interested in gaining a deeper knowledge of smart home installations will also have the chance to learn about the new...