ZigBee
makerZigBee is a specification for a suite of high-level communication protocols using low-power digital radios based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
expanded
ZigBee provides wireless communication protocols for personal area networks focused on low-cost, low-power consumption, supporting data rates up to 250 kbit/s. Its primary application is in home automation, medical data collection, and other small-scale projects where short-range, low-power communication is required.
examples
Using ZigBee for smart lighting systems in homes, such as philips hue which can control multiple light bulbs wirelessly with minimal power usage.
ZigBee is commonly used in residential and commercial buildings to establish wireless control and monitoring systems where power savings are critical.
Implementing ZigBee in industrial automation with devices such as the Digi XBee modules, which provide robust, spread spectrum, short-range wireless communication.
ZigBee is widely employed in industry settings where control systems operate over short distances, and data must be efficiently managed and communicated wirelessly.