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Supported Protocols
Protocol
Description
Usage
Z-Wave
Airplay
Zigbee
A very fast low energy technology, every zigbee entity works both as receiver and a repeater
CONS: Zigbee technology cannot send large data like streaming music or videos
Switches, Lights, Curtains, Door-locks, Sensors, energy monitoring, Boiler, Shutters, Smoke detectors, Air Conditions, Wall curtains, Garage doors
A very fast low energy technology
CONS: Z-wave technology cannot send large data like streaming music or videos. Connot work on other platforms
Switches, Lights, Curtains, Door-locks, Sensors, energy monitoring, Boiler, Shutters, Smoke detectors
WiFi 5G
A new wifi technology for fiber speed internet, this technology is able to transfer large data like streaming 4k videos and lossless music
CONS: using wifi technology for smart home assigns an IP address for each entity which causes issues with your internet speed and your home internet experience
Camera, Streaming services, Gaming consuls, Video-Doorbell, TV
Bluetooth Low Energy
A very fast low energy technology
CONS: Connot connect more than 5 devices at once, cannot send large data
Curtains, Door-locks, Presence detection using BLE on phone or smart watch, Shutters
KNX
A very fast reliable technology protocol that uses wires for connectivity
CONS: Hard installation, Expensive, Hard to install in inhabited houses and apartments
Switches, Lights, Curtains, Sensors, energy monitoring, Boiler, Wall curtains, Garage doors
WiFI
A technology that is able to transfer large data like streaming videos and lossless music
CONS: using wifi technology for smart home assigns an IP address for each entity which causes issues with your internet speed and your home internet experience
Camera, Streaming services, Gaming consuls, Video-Doorbell, TV, Air Conditions
Bluetooth
A very fast technology
CONS: Connot connect more than 5 devices at once, cannot send large data
Curtains, Door-locks, Presence detection using BLE on phone or smart watch, Shutters, Streaming music, Speakers, Lights
433 RF
An universal very fast low energy technology that can connect with other rf devices like your car keys
CONS: some devices doesn't support status update for lacking the receiver functionality, Not a mech network
Switches, Lights, Curtains, Door-locks, Sensors, energy monitoring, Boiler, Shutters, Smoke detectors, Air Conditions, Wall curtains, Garage doors, Car Keys
Matter
A very fast new low energy technology, every matter entity works both as receiver and a repeater
CONS: Matter technology cannot send large data like streaming music or videos
Switches, Lights, Curtains, Door-locks, Sensors, energy monitoring, Boiler, Shutters, Smoke detectors, Air Conditions, Wall curtains, Garage doors
The streaming server for IOS and Mac OS devices that allows you to stream your media through it to other connected smart home devices like tv and speakers
CONS: Only works with Apple devices
Streaming: videos, music, mirror screen for iPhones, iPads, Mac laptops and computers
Chrome Cast
The streaming server for smart devices that allows you to stream your media through it to other connected smart home devices like tv and speakers
Streaming: videos, music, mirror screen for Andriod phones
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