-- Retail Growth - Z-Wave products are now available through three major
retailers -- Radio Shack, Fry's and Lowe's -- along with numerous e-
tailers. Manufacturers selling products through the retail channel include
Cooper, GE/Jasco, Hawking, Homemanageables, Leviton, Schlage, Universal
Electronics Inc. (NEVO) and Wayne-Dalton.
-- Home Energy Management - Z-Wave puts home energy management in the hands
of consumers, while also allowing utilities to communicate with home
systems directly -- with or without a smart meter. Consumers are actively
seeking simple ways to "go green" and Z-Wave falls squarely into that
category due to its low-cost and interoperability. Significant traction is
taking hold in Europe with Kamstrup, Horstmann and Modstrøem, while major
manufacturers in the U.S. are also introducing Z-Wave-certified home energy
management solutions including Black & Decker, Schlage (Trane), iControl
Networks and 4Home, to name a few.
-- Next-Gen Home Security - consumer demand for next-generation interactive
home services is accelerating the growth and availability of security and
access control solutions in the Z-Wave ecosystem. ADT joined the Z-Wave
Alliance in October 2009, adding an industry behemoth with a respected
brand and a large customer base. Other Z-Wave Alliance members developing
Z-Wave-based security and access control solutions include Schlage, Black &
Decker and Wayne-Dalton.
-- Enhanced Interoperability - the announcement that Z-Wave interfaces with
Control4®, the leader in affordable IP-based home control and
entertainment systems, in September 2009 was a huge milestone that opened
Z-Wave to the more than one million Control4 products on the market.
Ultimately, this means a much larger selection of home control and home
entertainment products for consumers.
"We're excited that Kwikset's SmartCode Deadbolt with Home Connect has
been confirmed as the 350th certified Z-Wave product," added Dave Albert,
vice president of Residential Access Solutions at Black & Decker's Security
Hardware Division. "The growth of the global Z-Wave ecosystem continues to
build momentum, and we are committed to Z-Wave technology as consumer
demand continues to rise."
The Z-Wave Alliance will be exhibiting at CES 2010 (Booth # 20901 South
Hall 1) in Las Vegas from January 7-10, where the latest and greatest
Z-Wave certified products will be on display, including the Kwikset
SmartCode with Home Connect.
About Z-Wave
Z-Wave is an award-winning, proven and interoperable wireless mesh
networking technology that allows a wide array of devices in and around the
home to communicate including lighting, appliances, HVAC, entertainment
centers and security systems. Z-Wave brings many benefits to everyday life
including remote home monitoring, home healthcare, safety and security, and
energy conservation. Z-Wave certified products are currently available from
leading consumer brands in more than 350 products. For more information
about Z-Wave, please visit www.z-wave.com.
About Kwikset
For more than 60 years, Kwikset, manufacturer of America's most trusted
name in security, has provided beauty, security and peace of mind for
millions of families. For additional information on Kwikset products, visit
www.kwikset.com or
www.kwikset.com/wirelesslocks.
Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement (BDHHI) Group is a division of
Black & Decker, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools,
power tool accessories and security hardware. Today, the BDHHI Group
includes some of the most recognizable hardware and home improvement brands
in the world including Baldwin®, Kwikset, Weiser®, Price Pfister® and
K2™ Commercial Hardware by Black & Decker.
About the Z-Wave Alliance
Formed in January 2005, the Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of leading
companies in the home technology space dedicated to solidifying Z-Wave as
the standard for wireless home control products. The principal members
include Cooper Wiring Devices, Danfoss, FAKRO, Ingersoll-Rand Leviton,
Sigma Designs, Wayne-Dalton, and Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI). Its
members lead the home controls market, providing leading edge products and
systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation,
safety and security. Z-Wave technology is the foundation of all products
manufactured by the Alliance members. For more information about the Z-Wave
Alliance, visit www.z-wavealliance.org.
Z-Wave® is a registered trade mark of Sigma Designs and its subsidiaries
in the United States and other countries.
Contact Information: Contact: Joseph Tateoka Ruder Finn for Z-Wave Alliance 312-329-3971