Low‑Power Wireless Networking
Zigbee is an IEEE 802.15.4‑based specification for creating personal area networks with small, low‑power digital radios. It is designed for home automation and other low‑bandwidth applications where devices need to operate for long periods on battery power, resulting in a low‑power, low‑data‑rate wireless ad hoc network. Zigbee aims to be simpler and less expensive than Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi; it supports applications like wireless light switches, home energy monitors and other devices requiring short‑range, low‑rate data transfer. The network can transmit data over long distances by passing messages through a mesh network of intermediate devices, and it employs 128‑bit symmetric encryption for security. Zigbee is targeted at battery‑powered devices and delivers low‑latency communication.
Zigbee is widely used in smart home products from Philips Hue, IKEA and Aqara. Highlands Smart Homes installs Zigbee hubs like the Conbee II or Home Assistant SkyConnect to manage Zigbee devices. We pair lights, sensors and switches, ensuring good network coverage by strategically placing powered devices as routers. Because Zigbee operates in the 2.4 GHz band, we help plan channel assignments to minimise Wi‑Fi interference. With Zigbee, you get reliable, secure communication for battery‑powered devices like motion sensors and door contacts.