Wireless technologies for the connected home: why Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread are allies for your health and well-being

The connected home is undergoing a revolution: more and more homes are adopting home automation solutions for the comfort, security, and even energy savings they provide. With the rise of technologies such as Zigbee , Z-Wave and more recently Thread , it is possible to manage your home intelligently, while limiting exposure to electromagnetic waves, a key advantage for environmentally conscious residents. And, at the heart of this new era, solutions like casasmooth stand out for their health-friendly approach and simplicity, integrating the best standards for a harmonious living environment.

The different wireless standards: Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread and Matter

These wireless standards play a vital role in the connected home. They each have their strengths and can address specific needs for home automation networks. Let’s see how they compare and where they fit in.

1. 4G/5G: Used for long-distance communications, these cellular technologies transmit at higher powers ( up to 1000-2000 mW for a mobile phone at full power). They are therefore not optimized for use in residential home automation, particularly for sensors and small devices, due to their high transmission power and significant energy consumption. However, they remain essential for mobile connections outside the home.

2. Wi-Fi : Ideal for devices that require high throughput, such as high-definition security cameras, Wi-Fi remains the most common wireless connection technology. However, its high transmit power ( up to 500 mW ) results in constant exposure to radio frequency waves, which is not optimal for small home automation sensors and environments where emissions are limited.

3. Zigbee : With its low emission power ( around 1 mW ) and its mesh network, Zigbee is perfect for sensors and small devices like thermostats and switches. In addition to its compatibility with home automation platforms like casasmooth , Zigbee emits very little radiation and allows you to create a robust connected home network with low electromagnetic impact.

4. Z-Wave : At a lower frequency (868 MHz), Z-Wave emits even less radiation than Zigbee and penetrates walls better, while maintaining minimal energy consumption. This technology is also mesh and can easily connect to systems like casasmooth . It is particularly popular for security and lighting control devices.

5. Thread : More recently, Thread is a wireless standard based on IPv6 and designed for the connected home. Like Zigbee and Z-Wave, it uses a mesh network, but it is designed for native IP communications, which facilitates its integration into the Internet of Things (IoT) of tomorrow. Thread's transmission power is as low as that of Zigbee, and it integrates perfectly in an environment where we seek to limit electromagnetic waves. Thread is also designed to be compatible with Matter, the universal standard for home automation.

6. Matter : Matter, recently launched, is a standard that aims to unify all home automation devices, making devices compatible with each other, regardless of their brand. By relying on protocols such as Wi-Fi , Ethernet , Thread and Bluetooth Low Energy for configuration, Matter ensures that all devices communicate efficiently and securely. As part of casasmooth , the integration of Matter offers maximum compatibility, allowing users to freely choose their devices while ensuring low exposure to waves thanks to the use of Thread, in particular.

The benefits of Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread for a smoother and more respectful connected home

1. Low Power, Low Emission : Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread protocols enable very low-emission connectivity, compared to Wi-Fi. casasmooth leverages these technologies to create a peaceful living environment, without excessive radiation.

2. Compatibility and a secure future with Matter : With the adoption of Matter, casasmooth users can choose devices from a wide variety of brands, while benefiting from low power consumption and better security. Matter ensures that each device is simple to connect and use, ensuring a truly interoperable home.

3. Respect for health and well-being : By reducing the amount of RF waves, casasmooth ensures that home automation is not a source of concern for residents. Whether for people who are electrosensitive or those who want an extra precaution, the use of these gentle technologies reduces the potential risks associated with RF waves in the home.

4. Energy saving : Designed to optimize communications and device consumption, casasmooth ensures that each device operates efficiently with minimal resources, an ecological and economic advantage.

Conclusion: casasmooth and the era of the low-emission connected home

The connected home should not be at the expense of the well-being of its inhabitants. With casasmooth , it is possible to create a connected living space that combines comfort, energy efficiency and low electromagnetic impact. By opting for standards such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, and Matter, casasmooth offers a smart home solution that is truly focused on well-being and the future.

casamooth: a smart home that respects its inhabitants

With casasmooth , the vision is simple: to offer a connected home solution that takes care of its inhabitants without invading them with aggressive technology.

casasmooth allows you to centrally control all aspects of your home: security, lighting, heating, air quality, multimedia, energy saving and even garden management. The goal is to transform everyday life by making it more comfortable, adaptive and harmonious – all without compromising on the health of the occupants. Thanks to a deep integration of Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread technologies (with Matter), casasmooth creates a fluid ecosystem where each device is optimized to minimize energy consumption and the emission of electromagnetic waves.

Concretely, casasmooth offers:

• Intuitive and centralized management of all devices, whether in an apartment or a house.

• An economical and scalable solution that grows with the needs of its users.

• A health-friendly approach: by choosing low-emission standards such as Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread, casasmooth helps limit exposure to RF in the home environment.

• Universal compatibility with Matter , making it easy to integrate devices from different brands without complications.

  
  

Choosing casasmooth means choosing an environment that takes care of you, without friction, without excessive radiation and without compromising on comfort. Technology is at the service of humans, and not the other way around – because a connected home must not only be smart, it must also be soft, fluid and respectful of those who live there.