Z-wave is fast becoming the most popular and versatile home automation gateway, operating via a wireless protocol. In contrast to many other home automation systems, which operate hierarchichaly, z-wave is a mesh network, which basically means that devices connect with each other in a horizontal pattern (each device communicates with the next closest one, and so on) instead of using a vertical command system. Because of this, mesh networks allow for a much broader reach of a single home automation system. Because they operate at low energy radio waves, they are also much less likely to suffer disturbances from other systems, operating at higher frequencies.
Benefits of an open-source technology
While Z-Wave was originally designed by a private Danish company called Zensys, it has made many of its components available to the public. This was done with the intent of securing a high-level of interoperability for smart home components made by different companies, which are all connected in a consortium of manufacturers. Despite this generous and far reaching decision, z-wave technology remains dedicated to ensuring privacy and security for all of its users.
Smart light dimmers and z-wave
The most commonly used feature in every smart home are smart lighting systems, with smart light dimmers and dimmer switches at the very top of components used in modern smart homes. Because of their high interoperability, there is practically no limit to the number of ways you can use your smart light switch dimmers with z-wave technology. You can control your lights individually or in groups from wherever you are, and the technology allows you to pre-programme them and/or adjust them according to your needs at every moment. Z-wave also ensures your light dimmers and modules to communicate and work with other home automation systems, which additionally simplifies their use and control of your smart home.
Versatility of smart dimmers when it comes to light sources
Whether you are looking for a led dimmer or a dimmer which will work with incandescent, fluorescent or other dimmable light bulbs, z-wave is the perfect way to go. Whatever the light source, as long as we are talking about a dimmable light bulb, you can turn them on or off or dim them according to your desires at any time, from anywhere. All you need to do this is a wireless network connection and an app on your smart phone. As lighting plays such an important part in every home, putting a little bit of an effort into chosing the right solution for your smart light dimmers will prove to be energy well invested in the future.
2 wire z-wave dimmers
Most lights are installed as a two or three wire connection, and smart dimmers work in both cases. Light switch dimmers can be connected into smart dimmer modules which ensure the perfect brightness at all times, as they can adapt to different environmental conditions, depending on your pre-settings. The ultimate goal of home automation is for your smart home systems to work as intelligently as possible, and z-wave smart dimmers, 2 wire or not, help you achieve this while also conserving your energy and the energy they use for their operation.
