What is ZigBee?

ZigBee was created to address the market need for a cost-effective, standards-based wireless networking solution that supports low data-rates, low-power consumption, security and reliability.

• ZigBee comprises of a global alliance of companies
• Founded in 2002, the alliance now has 15 Promoters, including Ember, with over 200 Participants and Adopters in 24 countries spanning 6 continents
• It provides a specification for interoperable, low-cost wireless device communication