UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2005--In a sign of growing recognition of Z-Wave technology as the standard for wireless home control, the Z-Wave Alliance (www.z-wavealliance.com) announced the number of members has increased to more than 125 companies. Among the major name brands that now are developing products based on Z-Wave technology from Zensys are Honeywell (automation, control, and security systems), Logitech (computer accessories and universal remote controls), Invensys (HVAC controls), and Lear (global automotive interior systems).
The Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of building products manufacturers and technology companies that believe interoperability and affordability are the keys to widespread incorporation of wireless home automation in new construction and remodeling projects. By joining the Alliance, they are taking an active role in promoting Z-Wave as the single standard for home control products.
View the latest Z-Wave Alliance home control products at the NextGen demo home during the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, May 17-19. Show attendees and media will be able to view demonstrations and tours of the Z-Wave enabled home. A variety of products will be highlighted in the working display including lighting control, automated blinds, home theater control, remote control thermostats, a garage door opener and more.
More than 50 products are already available through electrical installers, mass retailers, online outlets, and do-it-yourself stores. That number is expected to increase exponentially by the end of 2005, giving homeowners the ability to control lighting, temperature, entry, home entertainment, garage doors, window coverings, pools/spas, smoke detectors and other elements of their household environments using a single controller. Products incorporating Z-Wave technology normally cost only 10% to 20% more than their non-automated counterparts, placing them well within the range of most homeowners. A typical home can be outfitted with basic controls for less than $1,000.
"The rapid growth in the number of companies using Z-Wave technology in their home control products is tremendous," said Mike Einstein, spokesperson for the Z-Wave Alliance. "It's exactly what's needed to take the concept from 'home of the future' to 'home of today.' It's rapidly becoming obvious that anyone who's serious about getting into the market is adopting the Z-Wave standard. The real winners are the homeowners, who will have affordable control, security and peace of mind all with the push of one button."
About the Z-Wave Alliance
The Z-Wave Alliance a consortium of leading companies in the home technology space dedicated to solidifying Z-Wave as the standard for wireless home control products.
Its members lead the home controls market, providing leading edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, safety and security. Z-Wave technology is the foundation of all products manufactured by the Alliance members. For more information about the Z-Wave Alliance, visit www.z-wavealliance.com.
About Z-Wave Technology
Developed by Zensys, a provider of wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications, Z-Wave is a home control technology platform that provides low-cost, two-way, wireless mesh networking that enables consumers to monitor and manage their lighting, security systems and other home controls easily, conveniently and securely from anywhere in the world. Z-Wave is a fully developed, affordable, easy-to-use and interoperable technology that is available in more than 40 wireless home control and automation products today. For more information about Z-Wave, visit www.zen-sys.com