Once a Z-Wave device is installed, it often remains in place for many years. Indeed, thanks to Z-Wave’s low power consumption and guaranteed backwards compatibility, these smart home devices can be continuously used for decades. This includes sensors in inaccessible locations and mains-powered devices that cannot be easily rebooted: If a device bricks, it could be out of commission for months or even years. If your firmware is designed for resiliency, however, it won’t brick when it encounters a bug or impossible state. Built-in failsafes ensure the end users never even know something went wrong.

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Shelly Group announced it is now shipping its portfolio of Shelly Wave devices with Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR). The expanded lineup is designed to deliver improved range, support for thousands of devices on a single hub, and sub-GHz reliability while maintaining simplicity and functionality.

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Beaverton, OR – The Z-Wave Alliance announced that silicon providers Silicon Labs and Trident IoT have both achieved the Alliance’s newly established Z-Wave Protocol Certification.

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In a recent release, the Z-Wave Alliance announced the launch of its 2024B Z-Wave Specification package in addition to the introduction of a new Accelerator Membership Level aimed at startups and young companies in the IoT.