ZigBee

[JohnnyJazz]

Does someone here have first hand experience of this standard ? What do you think are the pros and cons of it ?

[JohnnyJazz]

More information here :

http://www.engineersgarage.com/contribution/zigbee-vs-bluetooth

http://www.digitallanding.com/zigbee-vs-z-wave-vs-wifi/

http://eee.guc.edu.eg/Announcements/Comparaitive_Wireless_Standards.pdf

http://www.cse.ohio-state.edu/~xuan/courses/694/694_WIFI_BT_ZIGBEE_NFC.pptx

http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-Bluetooth-Low-Energy-versus-Zigbee

http://www.openhomeautomation.net/wireless-home-automation/

But that's just the beginning ...

[innerspace]

Pros, low energy, mesh network.

Cons, too many conflicting standards and no winner determined yet.

Was there a thread 10 years ago about blueray and hddvd or whatever it was called? Both good but one survived, same will be true of zigbee, zwave, bluetooth4 and several more.

Bluetooth 4 low energy has a big advantage due to device adoption, zigbee is strong, philips hue etc seem great but unless critical mass is reached it will never suceed.