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Difference between Zwave and ZigBee

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1. Zwave : 
Zwave is a protocol that is used for communication between devices for home automation. It allows low latency communication which is reliable for smaller data packs with a data rate speed of 100kbit/second or 1GHZ. It uses for signaling and control and utilizes mesh topology that supports 232 nodes in a network with an operating frequency of 908.42Mhz which differs in various country regions. It differs from the various country region. It uses GFSK Gaussian frequency-shift keying and there are control network controller devices set up and manage the Zwave network each logical Zwave has a network home ID and multiple node IDS for the devices in it. 

2. Zigbee : 
Zigbee is a device that follows the IEEE802.15.4 standard protocol. In which data transfer in a wireless network that has low energy consumption is designed for a multi-channel control system from WPAN(Wireless Personal Area Network). The standard uses of the layer to define communication enhancement and this enhancement includes authentication, valid nodes, encryption for security, and data routing. There is PDU(Protocol Data Unit)=127B used for low power, short-range WPAN. 

Difference between Zwave and ZigBee : 

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Zwave

Zigbee

1. Zwave is a protocol for communication between devices used for home automation. Zigbee is an open standard wireless connection.
2. Zwave provides a simple system user easily setup by itself. Zigbee required some power and the device can last up to seven-year on one set of batteries.
3. Zwave communication is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of technology. Zigbee communication is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of technology.
4. Zwave is more expensive than Zigbee. Zigbee is cheaper than Zwave.
5. It is slower compared to Zigbee. It is faster compared to Zwave.
6. It supports over 232 end nodes. It can support up to 65000 end nodes.
7. GFSK modulation technology was used. BPSK, OQPSK modulation technology used.
8. It transmit 50m distance. It transmit 100m distance.
9. It uses Sub1G band. It uses 2.4GHZ band.
10. It supports the data rate of 9.6-100 kbps. It supports the data rate of 40- 250 kbps.
11. There is no international standard. There is a international standard IEEE8.02.15.4.
12. It is easy to configure and set up, unlike Zigbee. It is not as easy to configure and set up as Zwave.
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Application of Zwave : 

  • Building automation 
  • Remote control 
  • Smart energy for home energy monitoring 
  • Health care for medical and fitness monitoring 
  • Home automation 

Application of Zigbee : 

  • Simple remote control 
  • Medical applications 
  • Gaming 
  • Home automation 
  • Control and automation 
14.

Pros-

  • It consumes less energy.
  • It does not affect Wi-Fi.

Pros-

  • Mesh networks can handle more devices.
  • Runs more quickly
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Cons-

  • Cordless landline phones and small monitors may be affected.
  • Slows down

Cons-

  • It consumes more energy.
  • Wi-Fi interference

 


Last Updated : 12 Jul, 2022
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