Z-Wave creates a mesh network that allows signals to hop from one device to
another, and each network can support up to 232 devices. These include smart
plugs, door and window sensors, door locks, garage door openers, thermostats,
and more.
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single network. More than 2,500 Zigbee devices are currently available,
including lights, motion sensors, plugs, and sprinkler controllers.
Many smart devices contain Wi-Fi radios that allow them to connect to your
home network. They are controlled using a mobile app and will usually interact
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Z-Wave and Zigbee devices and are known to drain batteries quickly. Moreover,
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your smart devices from anywhere.