


Zigbee is based on the IEEE 802.15.4 technical standard, which defines the operation of low-rate wireless personal area networks (LR-WPANs). As such, Zigbee was created for small, low-cost and low-power IoT systems, such as those used in the average home. Zigbee, if you don’t already know, is a wireless technology designed to carry small amounts of data over short distances. Here’s a quick comparison of the three most popular IoT connectivity protocols-Bluetooth mesh, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi-going one by one and starting with the new arrivals. Wi-Fi has been the standard connectivity protocol for years now, but two relatively new arrivals-Bluetooth mesh and Zigbee-are threatening to dethrone Wi-Fi by addressing some of Wi-Fi’s disadvantages. Of course, a key aspect of IoT systems is HOW the devices communicate with each other and with the cloud: that is, their connection protocol. With the Internet of Things has also come new technology that makes using IoT-based systems and devices faster, easier, and smoother. The Internet of Things has created entirely new ways of living, connecting, and working.
