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ZIGBEE SMART HOME LIGHTING CONTROLLERS
We get asked many times to explain just what is ZIGBEE. It is a wireless protocol that forms a MESH network which is a group of products that all communicate with each other so that the wireless signal can find the most efficient route around the network. As the name suggests the signal Zig Zags around the network like a Bee.
This network of different products forms the basics of a smart home system, you can control all the various components in the network from your smartphone using a free application or a wall switch such as a ZIGBEE dimmer or ZIGBEE switch. ZIGBEE sensors are available that can switch your lighting on or off when you enter or leave a room, you can even control your products with voice control using a smart speaker such as Amazon Alexa through an Amazon Echo or with Google Assistant.
The ZIGBEE range is up to 30m between each product that is connected to a permanent power supply and many home devices such as dimmable LED's, LED bulbs, including single colour or colour changing ZIGBEE GU10's, There are also remote controllers available that you can pair to your network comprising of many different products that all work together to control various products such as ZIGBEE bulbs and ZIGBEE Door sensors.
The heart of the network is a ZIGBEE Hub otherwise known as a ZIGBEE Gateway to which all the devices in the network are connected. Philips Hue manufacture smart home hubs, all our products will work with these hubs
There are many compatible ZIGBEE devices that can be used in the network including:
The ZIGBEE range is up to 30m between each product that is connected to a permanent power supply and many home devices such as dimmable LED's, LED bulbs, including single colour or colour changing ZIGBEE GU10's, There are also remote controllers available that you can pair to your network comprising of many different products that all work together to control various products such as ZIGBEE bulbs and ZIGBEE Door sensors.
The heart of the network is a ZIGBEE Hub otherwise known as a ZIGBEE Gateway to which all the devices in the network are connected. Philips Hue manufacture smart home hubs, all our products will work with these hubs
There are many compatible ZIGBEE devices that can be used in the network including:
- ZIGBEE Motion Sensors
- Door / Window Sensors
- Smart Switches
- Wall Panels
- ZIGBEE remote handsets
- Light switches / dimmer switches
What is Zigbee?
Zigbee is a wireless protocol used to connect smart devices like lighting, locks and smart plugs to a network. These zigbee mesh networks can then be paired to a hub to connect them to the internet. This allows users to access features using compatible apps and controllers through their smart device.
Zigbee acts as a universal language allowing products from different manufacturers to communicate with one another. Compatible controllers and hubs include the likes of Amazon Alexa, Google Smart things and Philips Hue.
What is a Zigbee Mesh Network?
Zigbee is a wireless protocol that is able to communicate through multiple wireless points known as nodes. These nodes are able to communicate with each other and form a network much larger than Bluetooth or Wifi. Data transmitted is transferred between devices using the fastest route possible through the mesh network.
What devices can be used with Zigbee?
The makers of Zigbee founded what is known as the ZigBee Alliance in the early 2000s. Companies are able to join this alliance and manufacture ZigBee compatible products. Zigbee manufacturers include the likes of Samsung, Amazon and Philips Hue.
