The Z-Wave Alliance has announced the continued expansion of its Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) certification.
The standards development organisation for smart home and Z-Wave technology says 125 ZWLR-certified devices are now available on the market.
According to the Alliance, the expanding ecosystem reflects increasing demand for longer-range, higher-capacity and more reliable wireless communication across residential, multi-dwelling and commercial applications.
Bettina Roll, certification programme manager at the Z-Wave Alliance, said: “The pace of Z-Wave Long Range adoption this year has been remarkable.
“With 125 certified devices across more than 30 categories, and 80% of products currently in certification seeking ZWLR, the growth demonstrates how scalable, reliable connectivity is reshaping smart home and building automation.”
Z-Wave Long Range is being positioned as a foundation for larger scale IoT deployments where conventional mesh-based networks can be limiting.
ZWLR uses a star network for devices to communicate directly with a central hub, rather than relying on neighbouring nodes for message routing.
This approach reduces latency and simplifies network behaviour, while supporting communication distances of up to approximately 1.5 miles line-of-sight under ideal conditions.
The technology also expands network capacity, allowing a single hub to support up to 4,000 modes and accommodate large properties.
Battery efficiency is another key focus; ZWLR devices adjust transmit power to extend battery life based on range needs, in some cases up to ten years for sensor-based products.
Security remains consistent with the wider Z-Wave ecosystem through the S2 security framework, providing encrypted communication, secure key exchange and device authentication.
The Alliance views the momentum behind ZWLR as further validation of open standards.
Pictured: The new GC Touch Security Panel, a ZWLR-certified device