Overview
Z-Wave Controller Development Kit offers you the resources and assets to develop feature-rich, IoT-enabled Z-Wave Controllers.
Z-Wave Controller (Z-Ware) API Features and Benefits
| Features | Benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| Network initialization | Acquire Z/IP router IP address | |
| Network creation and tear down | Create a network with controller and one or more additional nodes | |
| Interface monitor/control | Traverse nodes and offers interface for control and callbacks for monitoring | |
| Node identification | Classify and identify nodes by function | |
| Grouping | Group for the application-specific purpose | |
| Sleeping nodes | Queue commands for sleeping nodes | |
| Firmware update | Update node firmware | |
| Polling facility | Poll node status | |
| Device specific configuration and information database | Database of command classes preserving backwards compatibility | |
| Network and client preference storage | Store and retrieve network and client-specific preferences and configurations |
Key Benefits of Z-IP Gateway*
Features
IP applications reach Z-Wave nodes via IP addresses
Z/IP Packets from LAN IP applications are terminated and forwarded as Z-Wave commands to Z-Wave Nodes
Z-Wave nodes are identified by IPv6 and IPv4 host addresses
Resource & Service Discovery (mDNS)
Remote Access and Configuration
Z-Wave SmartStart Auto-inclusion
Z-Wave Security 2 support
Features
Z-Wave Mailbox Service – Support for Non-Listening nodes
Installation and Maintenance framework
Firmware Update of Z-Wave module attached to the Z/IP Gateway
Migration to Z/IP Gateway from non-Z/IP Gateways
Back-up/Recover of Z-Wave network and product data
*The Z/IP gateway is a free reference design intended for development and demonstration purposes only. It is provided as is, with no warranties. Customers are advised to conduct security and compliance testing of all gateways during the product design process.
Downloads
Download Simplicity Studio
Access the latest version of the 700 series Z-Wave controller software development kit by downloading Simplicity Studio.
GitHub
Silicon Labs wireless IoT SDKs and code examples are also available for download on GitHub.
VS Code IDE Support
In addition to the Simplicity Studio IDE, we also support VS Code that can be used in companion with all of our unique development tools.
Tech Docs
Gecko SDK Release Notes (4.0.1.0)
Latest Release - Q1/2022 (January 2022)
Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range 700/800 SDK 7.17.1.0
- Various bug fixes, refer to release notes
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2022 | 2022/01 | Version 7.17.1.0  |
| 2021 | 2021/10 | Version 7.16.3.0 |
| 2021/09 | Version 7.16.2.0 |
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| 2021/06 | Version 7.16.0.0 |
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| 2021/04 | Version 7.15.4.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 7.15.2.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 7.15.1.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 7.14.3.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 7.14.2.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 7.14.1.0 |
Gecko Platform Version 4.0.1.0
- CMSIS Device
- Added module- and part-specific DCDC initialization headers to have more control on DCDC configuration
- Security
- X25519 and Ed25519 algorithms, along with related key management functionality, are now accelerated on Series-2 Secure Vault Mid devices
- X25519 and Ed25519 algorithms, along with related key management functionality, are now accelerated on Series-2 Secure Vault Mid devices
- Operating System
- Added new errno module
- Added new errno module
- Boards and External Devices
- Created pressure driver that abstracts bmp280 and bmp3xx
- Created pressure driver that abstracts bmp280 and bmp3xx
- RAIL Library
- Restricted the SL_RAIL_UTIL_PA_RAMP_TIME_US to 10 us on some EFR32 modules to match the certification conditions
- Updated the Z-Wave PHYs for the EFR32xG23 to prevent a sensitivity degradation on the R2 (9.6 kbps) PHY
- Restricted the SL_RAIL_UTIL_PA_RAMP_TIME_US to 10 us on some EFR32 modules to match the certification conditions
- Selected quality improvements and bug fixes throughout
| Release | Date | Release Notes |
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| 2022 | 2022/01 | Version 4.0.1.0 |
| 2021 | 2021/12 | Version 4.0.0.0 |
| 2021/10 | Version 3.2.3.0 |
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| 2021/09 | Version 3.2.2.0 |
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| 2021/07 | Version 3.2.1.0 |
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| 2021/06 | Version 3.2.0.0 |
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| 2021/04 | Version 3.1.2.0 |
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| 2021/01 | Version 3.1.1.0 |
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| 2020 | 2020/12 | Version 3.1.0.0 |
| 2020/10 | Version 3.0.2.0 |
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| 2020/09 | Version 3.0.1.0 |
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| 2020/07 | Version 3.0.0.2 |
Community & Support
Knowledge Base Articles
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User Forums
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Z-Wave Certification
Certification of devices to Z-Wave standards is required.
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