Zigbee PRO 2023 introduces new security mechanisms, feature enhancements

The Connectivity Standards Alliance released Zigbee PRO 2023 of the Zigbee protocol stack. The revision brings several enhancements and new features to the technology, allowing mesh networks to have a universal language that enables smart objects to wo… Continue reading Zigbee PRO 2023 introduces new security mechanisms, feature enhancements

Zigbee Alliance announces Europe Interest Group to facilitate collaboration among members

The Zigbee Alliance announced its newly launched Europe Interest Group. Comprised of volunteer members with a shared focus on topics relating to Alliance technologies and the European market – including the Connected Home over IP project – the new Inte… Continue reading Zigbee Alliance announces Europe Interest Group to facilitate collaboration among members

ASSA ABLOY becomes part of the Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors

The Zigbee Alliance, an organization of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced ASSA ABLOY Group – the global leader in access solutions – has joined the Alliance’s … Continue reading ASSA ABLOY becomes part of the Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors

Zigbee Alliance and DiiA bring standardization and system interoperability to the IoT luminaires space

The Zigbee Alliance, an organization of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), and the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA), the global industry organization for DA… Continue reading Zigbee Alliance and DiiA bring standardization and system interoperability to the IoT luminaires space

Bruno Vulcano to assume position of Zigbee Alliance Board Chairman, previously held by John E. Osborne II

The Zigbee Alliance, an organization of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced that John E. Osborne II will transition his role within the Alliance to Chairman Emer… Continue reading Bruno Vulcano to assume position of Zigbee Alliance Board Chairman, previously held by John E. Osborne II

First international smart home standard ensures secure connectivity between devices

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) announced that products from BSC Computer GmbH, COMMAX, Haier, LG Electronics, Resideo, Samsung Electronics and SURE Universal will complete OCF 2.1 certification in 2020, ensuring robust and secure connectivity b… Continue reading First international smart home standard ensures secure connectivity between devices

Amazon, Apple, Google and Zigbee Alliance to develop a royalty-free connectivity standard

Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance, announced a new working group that plans to develop and promote the adoption of a new, royalty-free connectivity standard to increase compatibility among smart home products, with security as a fundamenta… Continue reading Amazon, Apple, Google and Zigbee Alliance to develop a royalty-free connectivity standard

New initiative aims to strengthen IoT security, interoperability and reliability

The Zigbee Alliance publicly announced a major ongoing initiative to make smart home and IoT products easier to develop, deploy, and sell across ecosystems. The All Hubs Initiative is driven by a Zigbee Alliance workgroup comprised of leading IoT compa… Continue reading New initiative aims to strengthen IoT security, interoperability and reliability

Analysts confirm half a billion Zigbee chipsets sold, igniting IoT innovation

The Zigbee Alliance announced that findings from market research firm ON World project a favorable market for connected devices leveraging Zigbee Alliance technologies over the next five years. ON World – whose experts provide global business intellige… Continue reading Analysts confirm half a billion Zigbee chipsets sold, igniting IoT innovation