We often get asked if a certain Z-Wave device is compatible with the Samsung Smarthings controller. As with all controllers software needs to be available to get the best functionality out of the device. Currently the choose of products within the Z-Wave range is fairly limited. Below are the items which are known to be compatible as published by Samsung on 3/6/16: Continue reading “Smarthings compatibility with Z-Wave devices”
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What is Z-Wave Plus? (5th Generation)
Z-Wave Plus™ also known as 5th Generation is an improved standard for Z-Wave devices which brings improved performance and reliability to the user. Devices using Z-Wave plus technology are based on a new series of chip and are fully backwards compatible with other Z-Wave products. The benefits and features you can expect are as follows:
- 50% improvement in battery life
- 67% improvement in range
- 250% more bandwidth
- Three RF channels for improved noise immunity and higher bandwidth
- New Plug-n-Play Network-wide Inclusion feature
- Improved self-healing and fault tolerance with Explorer Frame feature
- Standardized method for Over the Air firmware updates (OTA)
- Improved product information capture for product certification database