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ZigBee Alliance certifies 17 home automation products.

Publication: Fiber Optic Sensors and Systems
Publication Date: 01-AUG-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: ZigBee Alliance certifies 17 home automation products.(NEW PRODUCTS)

Article Excerpt
The ZigBee Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, commercial, and consumer applications, announced the certification of 17 devices from 10 manufacturers using ZigBee Home Automation, plus enhancements to the public application profile.

ZigBee Home Automation is a standard offering control for home appliances, lighting, environment, energy use, and security. It provides a path to direct interoperability with other ZigBee public application profiles, including the ZigBee Smart Energy. ZigBee Home Automation now features new security mechanisms and support for doorbells and mechanized window shades.

The standard features control of HVAC systems, power outlets, motorized devices, security, and other devices. Product manufacturers will benefit from this standardized approach that makes devices reliable, affordable, and easy to install and operate. Products using ZigBee Home Automation are ideal for new construction, do-it-yourself, and retrofit markets.

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