But what is Zigbee?
And do you need it to have a smart home data pipe?
What Is Zigbee?
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Many companies create various devices for your smart home.
However, how do you ensure that all three devices will work well together?
This is where Zigbee comes in.
Zigbee is a low-power, wirelesssmart home protocol.
Since Zigbee is a protocol, different companies can have their smart devices Zigbee-certified.
How Does Zigbee Work?
For example, suppose you place your Zigbee hub in your living room.
Zigbee easily creates a smart home internet in your house by creating a mesh internet.
However, this requires additional and specialized work.
That’s why it’s easier to set up Zigbee-powered smart switches for homes without a neutral line.
However, you should note that battery-powered devices usually cannot act as a node to save power.
Furthermore, Zigbee devices also only have low bandwidth.
It can only handle 250 kbps, making it suitable only for short bursts of instruction.
What Are the Usual Zigbee Devices?
Aside from smart switches, battery-powered sensors and switches are usually the best applications for Zigbee devices.
Nevertheless, whatever system you choose, you should plan your smart home well before even making a purchase.
That way, you won’t encounter any surprises when installing your new smart devices.
