Silicon Labs released the next-generation Z-Wave 700 on the Wireless Gecko platform, which is the industry's most comprehensive IoT hardware and software connectivity solution. After the company's strategic acquisition of Z-Wave technology, the Z-Wave 700 realized the company's vision and platform integration roadmap. The new smart home platform enhances Z-Wave's industry-leading S2 security and interoperability by improving energy efficiency and adding higher performance and far-reaching RF functions. By leveraging the Gecko platform, the Z-Wave 700 enables developers to produce new, smaller, and smarter smart home devices at a lower cost and faster time to market.
"By 2022, the global smart home market is expected to grow to 1.3 billion devices per year, most of which adoption and growth will be driven by sensors supporting AI and edge computing applications, which can be provided in new verticals such as security Intelligent experience, aging in place, energy, voice control, and insurance, "said Adam Wright, senior analyst for consumer IoT at IDC. "Advances in wireless technologies such as the Z-Wave 700 are driving the trend towards battery-powered sensors and making these devices easier to install and deploy."
"We look to the future and have created a breakthrough Z-Wave 700 platform for our ecosystem partners, who can deploy this remote, low-power and future-proof platform for new smart home applications," Raoul said. Wijgergangs, vice president and general manager of Silicon Labs Z-Wave. "Developers can now combine advanced platform features with Z-Wave's renowned interoperability, industry-leading S2 security, and SmartStart installation."
