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The Role and Evolution of Z-Wave Technology | Z-Wave Alliance's Mitch Klein

IoT For All Podcast · 23 Aug 2022 · 23m

What this episode covers

Mitch Klein, Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance and Director of Alliances Strategy at Silicon Labs, explains the evolution of Z-Wave technology, emphasizing its full-stack interoperability compared to Wi-Fi and Zigbee. He discusses the significance of the first certified Z-Wave Long Range devices, which enable connections up to 1.5 miles and support large-scale deployments in MDUs and smart cities. Klein also addresses the industry's shift toward the Matter standard, explaining how Z-Wave ensures backward compatibility and coexists with new IP-based protocols to protect consumer investments.

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Z-Wave Alliance, Silicon Labs
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Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, HomeKit, Slade, Yale, QuickSet

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