Protocol and technology guide

Zigbee

Low-power mesh networking widely used in sensors, lighting, locks and smart-home hubs.

CategoryMesh
Range10–30 m per hop
PowerLow
TopologyMesh

Typical use

Sensors, lighting, locks, energy

Implementation checklist

1
Confirm certification

Check the exact product model, firmware and certification database rather than assuming a logo guarantees compatibility.

2
Map the transport

Separate the application standard from the physical transport, hub, border router and cloud dependency.

3
Verify the ecosystem

Test the app, account region, sharing, automation and offline behaviour before deployment.