What is Zigbee 3.0 Technology?

Zigbee 3.0 technology is a powerful and reliable protocol which allows users to connect a wide range of smart home devices, regardless of their brand. Understanding how Zigbee 3.0 technology works will enable you to provide the right solution for your customers needs, giving you the power to stay informed and go beyond a typical installation with value-add service to your customers.

What is Zigbee 3.0 Technology

Zigbee 3.0 technology is an open, wireless communication protocol designed for smart home automation. It allows for real-time, two-way (or 'bidirectional') communication between smart devices of different applications and brands. Its self-healing mesh network means you can extend the range to fit the unique needs of your application.

Devices with Zigbee 3.0 technology are central to the future of automation and connected solutions – contributing to comfort, ease of use and security.

Key Benefits of Somfy Smart Shading with Zigbee 3.0

• Low Power Consumption – Somfy product with Zigbee 3.0 technology are low powered and secure. For example, our Somfy Zigbee WireFree Motors are energy efficent and provide longevity and excellent performance.
   
• Robust and Reliable – The Zigbee 3.0 self-healing mesh network ensures strong and reliable communication between devices. Within the Somfy Smart Shading ecosystem, there are a number of products that act as Mesh Network Repeaters giving you the flexibility of extending the Zigbee radio range should your application require it.
   
• Interoperability – Zigbee 3.0 allows smart devices from different brands to communicate together seamlessly. Our range of Izymo Receivers, for example, convert regular lighting fixtures and Somfy WT Motors into smart devices. While our TaHoma Switch can connect to your Philips Hue smart bulbs, Wiser sensors, Sonos sound system and even your smart home voice assistants for easy control centralised through the TaHoma app.

Why Choose Somfy Smart Shading solutions on Zigbee 3.0?

Choosing the latest technology for your smart home, office or commercial application ensures you have a robust, easy-to-use and reliable solution. Somfy’s Smart Shading solutions of motors, controls and accessories, and the TaHoma Suite trio of complementary tools, on Zigbee 3.0 provide convenient comfort-driven access to the benefits of this new technology. Embrace the future of smart living with Somfy today.