Zensys, which developed the Z-Wave mesh technology for wireless controls, announced on Jan 2005 the formation of the Z-Wave Alliance. Zensys licensed Z-Wave to the Alliance to "create multiple sources for the technology in the industry," according to the announcement. This has turned Z-Wave into an open standard. Nowadays, Z-Wave Alliance has grown up to more than 160 members who create products and services based on Z-Wave --the standard in wireless control, including a impressive list of industry leaders: FAKRO, Cooper Wiring Device, Danfoss, Intel, Intermatic, Leviton, Logitech, Universal Electronics, Wayne-Dalton and Zensystem.
The mission of the Z-Wave Alliance is:
- Promote consumer awareness and recognition of the Z-Wave technology as the trusted standard for wireless home control.
- Ensure interoperability between systems and devices from all members.
- Provide processes for collaboration on future products and services.
Products which use this technology, all labeled clearly with a Z-Wave logo to show interoperability between products and vendors.
Picture, Z-Wave logo (above); Z-Wave Alliance's symbol (below)
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