Z-Wave is a big name in home automation, but not in video surveillance.
Axis has announced their first Z-Wave camera, the M5065. This “palm-sized” PTZ can be integrated with four other wireless devices to trigger events or control them.
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Z-wave cameras
We will be taking a closer look into z-wave camera in this article. Cameras are a great addition to any smart-home system. A home automation system is often equipped with the popular zwave technology. These major technologies can be combined to create the ultimate home automation system.
Why is there no zwave camera?
There are currently no z-wave camera. This is because of the nature and protocol of z-wave. This protocol is not suitable for high-definition camera streams. It is low-bandwidth, which is why it is less suitable for high definition camera streams.
What is Z-Wave exactly?
Z-Wave was created in 1999 by Zensys, a Danish company. It arrived in the USA in 2002. Like Zigbee Z-Wave is a wireless protocol which focuses primarily on the connectivity of smart homes.
Smart homes are becoming more popular as more connected devices are added to our homes. Many of these devices, including sensors, lightbulbs and heating controls, as well as locks and plugs, have Z-Wave connectivity to allow them to communicate with each other.
Z-Wave Plus
Perhaps you have seen the phrase Z-Wave Plus being used to describe the latest smart home devices. It was basically a major upgrade of the platform that went live several years ago… but it looks great on marketing material.
Z-Wave Plus (aka Z-Wave 500) took the technology launched in 2004 and added features such as increased range, extended battery lives, OTA upgrades, and additional RF channels.
What types of devices can I include in my device list?
The Z-Wave Alliance website allows you to view compatible brands and devices. Z-Wave has a few thousand devices that can cover almost every home security and smart home function.
Types of Zwave devices
- Garage door controllers
- Security sensors
- Fan controllers
- Outlets and plugs
- Blinds and coverings for windows
- Sirens and alarms
- Locks
- Lights
- Thermostats
Smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant can be used to control Z-Wave products. You might still require a Z-Wave hub to connect, especially for Google. Alexa can control many Z-Wave gadgets directly.
Z-wave is not suitable for cameras. Z-wave can be used for many types of sensors and actuators. Take this example:
- Motion sensors
- alarm systems
- Thermostats
- Sensors for doors and windows
- Light switches
Incorporate cameras into our z-wave network?
It is not possible to connect your network security camera directly within a Z-wave system. We have many options for integration. Integration requires a channel between our zwave network and our camera network. Let’s look at the options for integrating them.
Apps and hubs Z-Wave
Although Z-Wave kits can talk to each other over the network, the many systems that have it embedded in them are still separate and have their own apps or hubs. There are many Z-Wave options available, including software and hardware, to ensure that everything runs under one roof.
You can find Z-Wave hubs specific to Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Z-Sticks or the VERA edge. It simply plugs into your computer’s USB port.
How can I get Z-Wave
The simple answer is that you buy a Z-Wave Hub and then add compatible devices. A standalone Z-Wave hub can be purchased, such as a Samsung SmartThings Hub or Nexia Bridge. Z-Wave can be accessed through your home security system, which is the easiest way to do so.
Z-Wave is supported by many home security systems, including Vivint and ADT. Z-Wave security systems can also be used with compatible home automation devices so that you can create a smart home.