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Exactly, the community has been asking them to make ZigBee devices and they just announced the new...ZWave line of products ๐ญ
Nothing wrong with Z-Wave. I have 3 radios (2 zw [one for Aeotec HEM since it generates tons of traffic], one zig) just so I can use whatever is cheapest or available for a particular application. All of the "energy controlling" (meaning, not light bulbs) is ZWave because it seems to have more robust state verification built into the protocol. Also, it's 915MHz and I live in a very crowded RF environment on 2.4.
No no, don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with Z-Wave, I just prefer ZigBee because I've found more expensive devices or no alternatives on Z-Wave: buttons, temperature/motion/door sensors, bulbs. What Z-Wave devices do you have?
I agree mostly; for example, ZW bulbs are outrageously expensive. I have a Kwikset lock, a couple Zooz ZEN15s, some dimmable lamp modules, Aeotec HEM, a Remotec IR AC controller, GE switches, and Honeywell T6 Pro thermostats.