[Articles] ZigBee alliance certifies 17 new home automation products

[CT Droid]

San Ramon, Calif. – Aug. 19, 2009 – The ZigBee® Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, commercial and consumer applications, today 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 industry-leading 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, easy-to-install and operate. Products using ZigBee Home Automation are ideal for new construction, do-it-yourself and retrofit markets.    (Read more for the list)


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[Katherine]

ZIGBEE ALLIANCE HOME AUTOMATION RELEASE- UPDATE

The ZigBee Alliance Home Automation release has an update to the Black & Decker product description. The description now reads:
• Black & Decker -- Kwikset SmartCode Deadbolt with Home Connect Technology enables the door lock to wirelessly communicate with other devices in the home, allowing homeowners to monitor and control their door locks using either a web enabled device or their home automation system. It offers true remote locking and unlocking features due to its motorized driven deadbolt and can automatically arm/disarm security systems as well as initiate customized scenes upon entrance and exit.

If there are any questions about the release or new product description, please let us know.

Katherine Manning
GolinHarris for ZigBee Allliance
kmanning@golinharris
213-438-8788

 

[electron]

hi Katherine, welcome to CocoonTech! I have updated the article with the new description, thanks for the update!