Z-Wave Alliance Highlights Expanding Portfolio of Certified Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range Devices Across Europe ahead of Light + Building 2026
San Ramon, CA – March 3, 2025 9 AM PST – Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, today announced continued growth of certified Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) devices across the European market ahead of Light + Building 2026. As demand increases for secure, reliable, and locally controlled smart home and building automation systems, manufacturers are expanding their portfolios with products designed specifically for European frequencies and regulatory requirements.
The momentum reflects the strength of Z-Wave’s interoperable ecosystem and the flexibility of networks where Z-Wave mesh and ZWLR star topologies coexist within the same installation.
Installers and property managers across the EU are leveraging Z-Wave and ZWLR to deliver extended range, improved battery performance, and scalable device counts in both single-family and multi dwelling unit environments. The ability to combine traditional mesh networking with long-range star topology within a single network allows manufacturers to address diverse deployment scenarios, from dense urban apartments to expansive residential properties.
A tremendous example of how Z-Wave is being deployed can be seen in the heart of South London. The Enclave: Croydon stands as Europe’s largest modular residential development across 817 apartments; integrator Link It Solutions Ltd and manufacturer Nice delivered a fully networked smart living ecosystem powered by Z-Wave technology. Inside each apartment, residents benefit from lighting control through Nice Dimmer modules and climate management via Nice Heat control solutions alongside integrated smart energy metering, including Z-Wave enabled solutions from ecosystem partners such as AEOTEC, providing detailed energy monitoring and supporting greater efficiency. All systems are centrally managed and automated through the Nice’s Yubii Home Pro hub, with each resident accessing and controlling their environment via their own Yubii app. With nearly 4,000 Z-Wave devices working together throughout the building, the team has created a living environment that’s energy-efficient, intuitive, and built to evolve.
The following products represent a quick list of recently certified Z-Wave devices built for European markets. Additional country-specific devices can be found in the online Z-Wave Certified Product Catalog.
Aeotec expands its European-certified portfolio with EU frequency versions of the aërQ Temperature and Humidity Sensor 8, Door/Window Sensor 8, MultiSensor 8, and Water Sensor 8, all available in both Z-Wave and ZWLR configurations. These sensors are engineered for precision environmental monitoring and intrusion detection while benefiting from 800 series performance, S2 security, and long battery life. With support for both mesh and long-range network topologies, Aeotec’s lineup gives integrators the ability to tailor deployments to property size and signal requirements while maintaining seamless interoperability within the Z-Wave ecosystem.
Alarm.com will support European security and smart home deployments with both Z-Wave and ZWLR versions of its connected solutions, including the soon to be available Alarm.com EZ Point. Designed to streamline automation-centric system setup for professional installers, EZ Point enhances network reach and device communication with excellent RF design while maintaining secure, encrypted performance. By offering both mesh and long-range options, Alarm.com enables flexible installations using either PoE or Ethernet plus DC power that support whole-property coverage and high performance even with larger system sizes.
Homey Pro (2026) advances the company’s flagship smart home hub with twice the memory of the previous model, enabling larger installations, more demanding automations, and support for more than 1,000 Homey Apps while maintaining the same published price point. Built on a robust hardware foundation that includes Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Infrared and ZWLR-ready 800-series performance, Homey Pro (2026) delivers fast, local, privacy-first operation with compatibility across more than 1,000 brands and over 50,000 smart home devices. With expanded 4GB RAM, broad protocol support, and long-term platform updates guaranteed through at least 2031, Homey Pro (2026) gives both homeowners and integrators a future-ready smart home hub designed to grow with any smart home. Users can control, monitor, and automate their entire home from anywhere in the world through the intuitive Homey App and use the WebApp for advanced automations.
Nice S.p.A. continues to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of Z-Wave certified devices enabling seamless smart home and building automation across European installations. The recently certified Walli Roll Control Module expands Nice’s growing portfolio of Z-Wave solutions, delivering precise control of roller shutters, blinds, and awnings. Designed for in-wall installation, Walli Roll-Control combines refined industrial design with reliable mesh connectivity and secure communication. The module enables accurate positioning, scene integration, and energy-conscious automation, allowing integrators to incorporate motorized shading into broader smart home and building control strategies.
Rently delivers enterprise-grade access control solutions to the European multifamily sector with its Z-Wave Plus and ZWLR certified Smart Bolt Armor MDL. This clutch-based smart deadbolt integrates seamlessly with Rently’s Self-Guided Touring and Smart Home Platforms, enabling property managers to oversee large portfolios of units from a centralized interface. With ZWLR supporting extended range and dependable connectivity across expansive properties, Smart Bolt Armor MDL enables flexible entry through codes, fobs, Bluetooth, or mobile app control. Designed for durability and streamlined installation, the solution supports efficient move-ins and move-outs while enhancing resident convenience and security.
Shelly continues to expand its European Z-Wave portfolio with the Wave Series, adding four new devices in both Z-Wave and ZWLR form factors to a growing lineup of relays, dimmers, sensors, and smart plugs. Recent additions include the Shelly Wave H&T EU LR, a smart humidity and temperature sensor engineered for long battery life, and the Shelly Wave Motion EU LR, a motion sensor with an integrated light sensor for enhanced automation scenarios. Each device supports both Z-Wave mesh and ZWLR star topologies, with topology selection determined during inclusion. By combining extended range performance with energy monitoring, fast local control, and Z-Wave S2 security, Shelly’s Wave Series enables scalable automation across residential, MDU, and light commercial environments.
Z-Wave and ZWLR device adoption in Europe continues to grow as homeowners and building operators prioritize privacy, local processing, and reduced reliance on third-party cloud infrastructure. With certified interoperability, flexible network architecture, and strong manufacturer support, the Z-Wave ecosystem remains well positioned to meet evolving smart home and building automation demands.
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