Wireless Control Protocols

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Z-Wave | ZigBee | ANT protocol | Wifi 2.4GHz b/g/n | Infra Red (IR) | Radio Frequency (RF)

Infrared (IR): Requires Line of Sight (LoS), and devices with IR Blaster

Remote-controlled devices such as TV, Air condition, DVD and etc

Radio Frequencies: Requires dedicated Remote

RF 433MHz and 315MHz: Remote wall switch, Electric Curtains

Digital: Allows for Inter-device communication

Wifi 2.4GHz b/g/n: Phone Apps, Web-Controlled
Zigbee 2.4GHz: Developer Link
Z-Wave 908.42 MHz

References

ZigBee and Z-Wave: Smart Home Automation for AndroidZig-Bee and Z-Wave are some of the most common protocols used for smart home integration on Android. Zig-Bee functions as a universal language that allows your mobile apps communicate with a number of smart-home devices including smart locks, lights, and sensors.

5 Things to consider for smart home in Singapore (2018 Edition)Smart home systems with multiple radios are usually more future-proof than those that only works with a particular wireless technology or a particular brand.

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