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Smart Home Technologies - One Protocol to Rule Them All?

Introduction to Smart Home Technologies Smart home devices are becoming more popular and affordable. But, the array of different wireless technologies that enable these devices to communicate with each other and with your smartphone can be confusing. These technologies are protocols or standards, and they all have differe...

10/3/2024 | Devanjan Sikdar | 7 Min Read

Amazon Sidewalk, Bluetooth Low Energy, IoT Insights, Matter, Proprietary, Sidewalk, Smart Home, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, ZigBee and Thread

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Matter

Matter vs Z-Wave: What You Need to Know

Smart home devices are becoming more popular and diverse, but they also face a challenge of interoperability. Different devices use different protocols to communicate with each other and with the hub or controller, which can lead to compatibility issues, security risks, and performance problems. To address this challenge,...

7/11/2024 | Devanjan Sikdar | 6 Min Read

IoT Insights, Matter, Smart Home, Z-Wave

HVAC

HVAC

How to Cut the Cord and Save Energy with Sub-GHz Wireless Networks for HVAC Systems

HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems are essential for indoor comfort and health. However, they can be complex to install and maintain and often represent one of the largest energy expenses in most homes. Wireless network solutions that can connect sensors, actuators, controllers, and other devices wi...

7/3/2024 | Chad Steider | 2 Min Read

HVAC, IoT Insights, Proprietary, Wi-SUN, Z-Wave

Z-Wave

Z-Wave

Z-Wave Long Range: A Game Changer in Home Automation

Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) is a game changer in the realm of smart home technology, where most 2.4 GHz technologies are having challenges meeting range demands, and those with sub-GHz are facing limited output power. Z-Wave LR is a technology developed by Z-Wave Alliance that significantly enhances the capabilities of ...

5/29/2024 | Eshita Srivastava | 4 Min Read

EFR32ZG28 Series 2 SoCs, IoT Insights, Z-Wave, Z-Wave 800 Modules, Z-Wave 800 SoCs

Silicon Labs Kits

Silicon Labs Kits

Arrow Electronics Exclusive: 50% Off xG28 Dev Kits

9/13/2023 | Silicon Labs | 3 Min Read

Amazon Sidewalk, Bluetooth Low Energy, News and Events, Proprietary, Wi-SUN, Z-Wave

Works With

Works With

Silicon Labs xG28 Now Available; Helping Customers Like Chamberlain Group and Honeywell with Long-Range Applications at the Edge

8/21/2023 | Chad Steider | 2 Min Read

Amazon Sidewalk, Bluetooth Low Energy, News and Events, Z-Wave

Works With 2022

Works With 2022

That's a Wrap: Works With 2022 Comes to a Close

Works With 2022 wrapped up today with a full day of hands-on workshops, capping off the third year of what has become one of the premier learning opportunities for developers. Over the course of three days, some of the most influential names in IoT participated virtually in more than 75 technical sessions and hands-on wor...

9/22/2022 | Silicon Labs | 4 Min Read

Bluetooth Low Energy, Matter, Proprietary, Wi-Fi, Wi-SUN, Z-Wave, ZigBee and Thread

Z-Wave

Z-Wave

Introducing Silicon Labs’ New Z-Wave 800 Dev Kit for Easy Smart Home IoT Application Development

6/20/2022 | Silicon Labs | 1 Min Read

Smart Home, Z-Wave, Z-Wave 800 SoCs

Smart Home

Smart Home

IoT Hero Boundary Delivers Simplified, User-Friendly Home Security for DIY Homeowners

Home security device manufacturers in the UK are required to adhere to a complicated set of British and European standards before their products can hit the market, which typically requires professional installation. A consequence of this relatively high barrier to entry is that most of the available alarm solutions are p...

12/18/2020 | Silicon Labs | 2 Min Read

Bluetooth Low Energy, Case Studies, Smart Home, Z-Wave, Z-Wave 700 Modules

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Security

Secure Vault is the Gold Standard in IoT Security According to the 2020 LEAP Awards

As the world becomes more connected through the Internet of Things (IoT), data security and privacy issues continue to grow more complex. IoT solutions providers need to take the proper steps to protect and secure against new and innovative attacks. Doing so is a must. Silicon Labs is committed to working with the securit...

10/7/2020 | Silicon Labs | 1 Min Read

Bluetooth Low Energy, Industrial IoT, Matter, Proprietary, Security, Smart Home, Wi-Fi, Wi-SUN, Z-Wave, ZigBee and Thread