Can Bluetooth, Wifi, and ZigBee Dominate Smart Home Technology?

Can Bluetooth, Wifi, and ZigBee Dominate Smart Home Technology?

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) industry is growing rapidly. In 2015, the scale of China’s IoT market will exceed 750 billion yuan, and in the next five years, it is expected to surpass one trillion yuan. As the mainstream connection methods of IoT, what competitive or cooperative landscape will Bluetooth, Wifi, and ZigBee form? … Read more

Quickly Setting Up Zigbee Networks with Fastzigbee Protocol

Quickly Setting Up Zigbee Networks with Fastzigbee Protocol

Wireless network technology is essentially a competition among power consumption, distance, rate, and networking methods. Is it possible to achieve low power consumption, long distance, and quick networking and deployment? The standard Zigbee network protocol includes coordinators, routers, and terminal nodes. To establish a Zigbee network, in addition to the necessary coordinator, only routers or … Read more

Smart Home: Controller Design Using ZigBee Technology

Smart Home: Controller Design Using ZigBee Technology

▲ Click the above Lei Feng Network to follow Realize remote control of various electrical devices through the Internet or GPRS system. This article is transferred from | Embedded ARM This article introduces a smart home controller that uses ZigBee technology to integrate many relatively independent household appliances into a unified smart home system, thus … Read more

Understanding ZigBee Technology

Understanding ZigBee Technology

In the field of smart hardware and the Internet of Things, the well-known ZigBee is recognized by everyone. Apart from WiFi and Bluetooth, ZigBee is currently one of the most important wireless communication protocols, mainly applied in the fields of the Internet of Things and smart hardware. The following text provides a detailed introduction to … Read more

The Simplest Serial Transparent Transmission Example of ZigBee

The Simplest Serial Transparent Transmission Example of ZigBee

Open the GenericApp project, and in the Workspace we can see these options Coordinator: Coordinator, RouterEB: Router, EndDevice: Terminal node. Choose different options, and after compilation, different firmware will be generated. Now let’s write a coordinator first. 1. Using the Coordinator Serial Functionality Add our serial initialization function in the GenericApp.c file within the GenericApp_Init … Read more

ZigBee: A Handy Tool for Wireless Communication

ZigBee: A Handy Tool for Wireless Communication

ZigBee: A Handy Tool for Wireless Communication Hello everyone, I am a programmer focused on IoT development. Today, I want to talk to you about ZigBee, a wireless communication technology. As a low-power, low-cost short-range wireless communication solution, ZigBee shines in areas such as smart homes and industrial control. Let’s explore this interesting technology together! … Read more

Comparison Between Zigbee and Wi-Fi

Comparison Between Zigbee and Wi-Fi

Zigbee Zigbee is based on the IEEE 802.15 standard, adding network security and framework protocols. It also has a network layer that provides reliable and secure transmission between devices. The transmission rate is around 250 kbps. Zigbee, as an open global standard, meets the unique requirements for low-cost or low-power wireless IoT networks. The frequency … Read more

Overview of Zigbee Protocol

Overview of Zigbee Protocol

Zigbee Protocol is a low-power, low-rate, short-range wireless communication protocol based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. It is widely used in fields such as home automation, industrial control, smart homes, and sensor networks, particularly suitable for applications that require short-distance, high-density connections and long-term stable operation between devices. The design goal of the Zigbee protocol … Read more

Understanding IoT Architecture and Communication Technologies

Understanding IoT Architecture and Communication Technologies

Since Kevin Ashton first proposed the concept of the Internet of Things in 1999, the development of IoT has been rapid. According to IDC predictions, by 2025, there will be 75 billion devices connected to the IoT globally. IoT technology is the next crucial technology for achieving the interconnection of all things in the world. … Read more

IoT Knowledge: What Are the Communication Distances of Different Communication Lines?

IoT Knowledge: What Are the Communication Distances of Different Communication Lines?

Follow the IoT Planet to track the latest developments in the Internet of Things! “IoT Planet” focuses on sharing technologies and applications related to the Internet of Things. In the Internet of Things, communication lines are used to transmit data, signals, and power to establish communication links between devices. Common communication lines include USB cables, … Read more