Z-Wave Alliance Highlights Newly Certified Z-Wave Long Range Devices

Z-Wave Alliance

- Publish Date: January 5, 2026

Z-Wave Alliance

- Publish Date: January 5, 2026

Las Vegas, NV – CES^® 2026 Venetian Expo Titian Ballroom 2205 – January 5, 2026 8 AM PST – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave^® technology, today announced the continued expansion of Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) certification across the ecosystem. With 125 ZWLR certified devices now in market, manufacturers are bringing long range, higher-capacity, and more reliable IoT connectivity to homes, multifamily properties, and commercial environments worldwide.

The latest surge of certified products showcases how manufacturers are leveraging ZWLR capabilities to enhance range, security, and performance for next-generation smart home and building applications.

Z-Wave Long Range brings impressive features and benefits:

Significantly Extended Range: ZWLR supports direct wireless communication between the hub and devices over much greater distances than traditional Z-Wave, up to about 1.5 miles line of sight in ideal conditions.
Star Network Topology: Unlike classic Z-Wave mesh networks that route messages via neighboring devices, ZWLR uses a star network, where each device communicates directly with the hub. This reduces latency and simplifies network behavior.
Massive Scalability: ZWLR expands the network’s addressing space so a single hub can support up to 4,000 nodes, making it ideal for extensive smart home installations and commercial deployments.
Optimized Battery Life: Devices dynamically adjust transmit power based on range needs, reducing unnecessary energy use and enabling long battery life, often up to 10 years on small coin cell batteries.
Unmatched Security: Z-Wave S2 is an advanced security framework used in ZWLR networks to protect communication through strong encryption, secure key exchange, and device authentication.

“The pace of Z-Wave Long Range adoption this year has been remarkable,” said Bettina Roll, Z-Wave Alliance Certification Program Manager. “Manufacturers are not only embracing the performance benefits of ZWLR, but they’re also demonstrating how scalable, reliable connectivity can redefine smart home and building automation. With 125 certified ZWLR devices across 30 plus categories in the U.S. and EMEA market, and 80% of the products currently going through certification seeking ZWLR, the ecosystem’s growth underscores the strength of open standards.”

Here is a baker’s dozen of new ZWLR certified devices – or search the entire Z-Wave Certified Product Catalog.

2GIG, a Nice brand – The new GC Touch Security Panel advances the proven GC2e platform with a modern interface and Z-Wave 800 Series/ZWLR integration for reliable whole-property coverage.

Aeotec – Aeotec’s new SmokeShield marks a major milestone as the first Z-Wave Long Range certified device available in the European market, extending communication range up to one kilometer.

Alfred – The new Alfred DB1 Pro Smart Door Lock introduces ZWLR performance to Alfred’s professional-grade lineup, offering extended distance and robust security.

Smart Rent Alloy SmartHome – The next-generation Alloy Fusion (Gen 3) combines a full-featured smart hub and thermostat into a single device with a built-in 7-inch touchscreen and ZWLR reach.

FireAvert – FireAvert’s new Z-Wave Auto-Stove Shut-Off Device brings networked fire-prevention tools into the Z-Wave ecosystem, extending interoperable safety to multifamily environments.

Home Assistant – The new Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 is a high-performing ZWLR adapter featuring a 31-centimeter antenna to optimize range, stability, and responsiveness.

Jasco – Jasco expands its lineup with the Slim Door and Window Sensor and the 800LR In-Wall Smart Dimmer, both designed for rapid onboarding and extended ZWLR range.

Rently – The Smart Bolt Armor MDL clutch-based smart deadbolt brings enterprise-grade access control to multifamily rental properties with seamless ZWLR connectivity.

Shelly – Shelly’s Wave Series brings ZWLR performance to its portfolio of relays, dimmers, and sensors, delivering property-wide connectivity with S2-grade security.

Trident IoT – Trident IoT has earned certification for its Z-Way Thin Gateway Controller SDK, simplifying development for ZWLR-enabled gateways and controllers.

ULTRALOQ – The new ULTRALOQ Bolt Z-Wave extends the brand’s trusted lock platform with the added range and stability of ZWLR, fully certified with S2 Security and SmartStart.

Yale / ADT – The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch paired with the ADT Base delivers a future-ready security solution featuring fingerprint access and ZWLR-enabled extended reach.

Zooz – Zooz has expanded its ZWLR line with the RGBW Dimmer and a new Siren and Chime device, providing flexible audio and visual alerts across larger properties.

Z-Wave and ZWLR device sales continue to increase as homeowners become increasingly concerned with keeping their smart homes private and local without sending unnecessary data to third party clouds.

To learn more, visit www.z-wavealliance.org. Follow the Z-Wave Alliance on LinkedIn for the latest updates.

About the Z-Wave Alliance

The Z-Wave Alliance is a standards development organization dedicated to advancing Z-Wave® technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959). Alliance members shape the future of Z-Wave through open development in the Alliance OS Work Group. With over 4,500 certified wireless, interoperable devices, Z-Wave Alliance member companies provide leading-edge products for comfort, safety, and security. Learn more at www.z-wavealliance.org.

The Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors is comprised of executives from ADT, Alarm.com, Amazon Ring, Assa Abloy, BlueConnect Partners, Fortune Brands, Johnson Controls Inc., Nabu Casa, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT, and Vivint.