Zigbee technology continues to innovate in its development. This makes Zigbee variants develop various kinds.
Zigbee variants that are commonly introduced may only be Zigbee 3.0 and Zigbee Pro. But it turns out that there are several other Zigbee variants that you may not know about.
This article will inform you about Zigbee variants from Zigbee 3.0 to variants that many people may not know.
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Zigbee Variants
Broadly speaking, there are two variants of Zigbee, including Zigbee 3.0 (the latest) and Zigbee Pro. However, there are several other variants designed for specific domains/applications including Zigbee Green Power, Zigbee Smart Energy, Zigbee Light Link, and Zigbee Home Automation.
Each variant has its unique features and capabilities, but all are designed to work together in a Zigbee network.
The following will explain the various Zigbee variants:
1. Zigbee 3.0
Zigbee 3.0 is the latest version of Zigbee, the wireless communication standard for IoT devices. It is planned to give upgraded highlights and capabilities compared to past forms of Zigbee. Here are some of the key features that Zigbee 3.0 provides:
- Interoperability across different device types and vendors
- Enhanced security features such as encryption and authentication
- Increased network scalability with support for more devices
- Optimized for low power consumption
- Improved network performance and reliability
2. Zigbee green power
Zigbee Green Power (ZGP) is a special version of Zigbee that is optimized for low power consumption and battery-powered devices and has features that enable energy-efficient communication and security in device networks. Here are some of the key features that Zigbee Green Power provides:
- Devices can communicate with each other without the need for a central hub or coordinator
- Less energy with power-saving features such as sleep mode and power-saving design
- Larger networks more devices and better security features
3. Zigbee smart energy
Zigbee Smart Energy (ZSE) is a specialized version of ZSE designed specifically for use in energy management applications, such as smart meters, load control, and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Here are some of the key features that Zigbee Smart Energy provides:
- Using the Zigbee Smart Energy Application Profile (SEP)
- Different types of energy management devices work together seamlessly.
- Has automatic meter reading (AMR) feature
- Capable of remote disconnection/reconnection and demand response
- Features advanced security Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption
- Enhances secure over-the-air (OTA) to protect the network and connected devices
4. Zigbee light link
Zigbee Light Link (ZLL) is a special version of Zigbee optimized for lighting applications. Here are some of the key features that Zigbee Light Link provides:
- Has color and intensity control
- Features a “touchlink commissioning” setup process
- Has a “light linking” feature allowing lights to be grouped and controlled together
- Compatible with other Zigbee devices, can connect with other Zigbee-based ecosystems
5. Zigbee home automation
Zigbee Home Automation (ZHA) is a more generalized version of Zigbee and is designed for use in a variety of home automation applications and has features that allow for more complex network topologies and a wider range of devices to be integrated into a single network. Here are some of the main features that Zigbee Home Automation provides:
- Using Zigbee Application Profiles (ZAPs)
- ZHA is more power-efficient
- Suitable for battery-powered devices
6. Zigbee pro
Zigbee Pro is designed for use in commercial and industrial applications. Here are some of the key features that Zigbee Pro provides:
- Greater network capacity
- Longer battery life
- High level of security
- Sophisticated networking
- Easy device commissioning.
It is designed to provide robust, scalable, and secure wireless communication solutions for commercial and industrial applications such as building automation, industrial control systems, and smart energy management.
Those are the various variants of Zigbee that not many people know. By knowing the various variants of Zigbee, it will add to the variety of Zigbee variants.
As additional information, every Zigbee product on the market must go through a test and certification process first. If you have difficulty taking care of the test and certification process, you can contact the Type Approval Certification Service for ITC Products in your country.
