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Schlage charges a $13 monthly fee for the remote-access service, which you can also use to control devices that use the Z-Wave protocol, says the manufacturer.
Product Preview: Schlage LiNK system ushers latchkey kids into the digital era 2009
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Schlage charges a $13 monthly fee for the remote-access service, which you can also use to control devices that use the Z-Wave protocol, says the manufacturer.
Product Preview: Schlage LiNK system ushers latchkey kids into the digital era 2009
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The Z-Wave protocol had an early lead over ZigBee, partly due to its popularity in Europe and focus on home products.
People Power 2008
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Products that are ZigBee compatible can't communicate with ones that are Z-Wave compatible.
People Power 2008
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Also, Z-Wave is stronger in home entertainment systems, while ZigBee is stronger in home energy management.
People Power 2008
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And ZigBee currently has more chip suppliers than Z-Wave, which should put downward pressure on costs.
People Power 2008
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Standards for wireless connectivity—such as Wi-Fi and WiMax for mobile networking, HomePlug for power-line networks, and Insteon and Z-Wave for home controls—are developed for two main reasons.
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Competing Protocols One thing complicating the usage of the devices, however, is the fact that there are competing communications protocols -- ZigBee and Z-Wave.
People Power 2008
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Standards for wireless connectivity — such as Wi-Fi and WiMax for mobile networking, HomePlug for power-line networks, and Insteon and Z-Wave for home controls — are developed for two main reasons.
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Unlike ZigBee, Z-Wave is proprietary, meaning it's licensed to users by its creator, Zensys Inc.
People Power 2008
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