Wireless & Remote
Zigbee
A low-power wireless mesh technology used widely in building and consumer automation.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Devices can form networks where messages hop through other nodes.
In normal English
It is common in smart building, lighting and sensor applications, though industrial machinery often uses other specialised protocols.
Why would I use it?
Use it where Zigbee ecosystems and low-power mesh networking fit the application.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
Lots of small wireless devices helping pass messages across the network.
Related terms
mesh network, BLE, building automation
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