Internet of Things: Home and Personal Use Application with Zigbee Gateway

Posted by Dusun Electron Ltd on December 9th, 2019

A Zigbee gateway provides access between devices on a Zigbee and some other network, enabling the transfer of data from one Zigbee device to another device on another network. One basic example of a Zigbee 3.0 gateway interaction is the automatic generation of a list of all battery operated Zigbee devices that are low on battery charge within a network. For a huge network with thousands of nodes, this kind of automation is a huge time and cost-saving measure for maintenance personnel who need to keep these devices in check for optimal performance.

Open source Zigbee gateway is now a global standard when it comes to connecting different types of networks to ISPs or the internet in general. It is a critical investment for any business operation that requires network partnerships with service providers like utilities, telecom operators, retail businesses, and even health management organizations. A Zigbee gateway, be it an IoT Zigbee gateway, a Zigbee WiFi gateway, or a Zigbee Ethernet gateway, makes it easier and more convenient to establish ISP (internet service provider-based) systems with different Zigbee users. There are two-way benefits to using Zigbee gateways as both users and service providers get to take advantage of the energy and cost savings and efficiencies that the system brings.

When it comes to personal use, IoT Zigbee gateway enables efficient home automation by providing a way to create smarter homes in which all systems, ranging from security, energy management, and appliance operation can be easily controlled to increase users’ convenience and overall comfort. There are numerous benefits to choosing Zigbee home automation, beginning with affordability and ease of installation. The Zigbee HA (home automation) gateway uses minimal energy, making it ideal for use with products and/or appliances that run battery charge. It also helps reduce operating costs by eliminating the hassle and expense of running multiple wires, making Zigbee HA very easy and convenient to setup and at the same time operate.

When it comes to safety and security, Zigbee ensures high standards for personal security with the use of AES 128 encryption, which secures personal information so that any device that connects to your home network must go through proper authentication processes before they can gain access.

About the Author:

Pixie Cao is a representative from Dusun Electron Ltd., is the leading kernel hardware supplier and a high-growth provider for wireless human-computer interaction solutions that brings smart products and edge devices for IoT solution providers and developers.  Dusun provides smart IoT products, including IoT gateways, white label smart products like sensors and detectors, platforms integration, and voice control development.