Zigbee Modules

Zigbee modules are used to create personal data networks and can be found in a variety of devices, including home automation and smart software, wireless sensor networks, and industrial control systems. Although similar to WiFi and Bluetooth transmission, Zigbee modules facilitate data transmission on a lower level and at different distances and frequencies.

What is a Zigbee module?

A Zigbee module is a low-cost component that facilitates low-latency communication over short distances. Modules have low power needs and are typically found in devices such as radios and microcontrollers.

How do Zigbee modules work?

Zigbee modules act as a two-way communication system between sensors and control systems, allowing the transfer of small volumes of data over short distances, in a similar manner to Bluetooth.

Is a Zigbee module a WiFi device?

No. Zigbee modules are designed to transmit and carry small amounts of data over short distances at low power. While some WiFi devices can do this, WiFi typically transmits high volumes of data and can do so over far greater distances.

What is the range of a Zigbee module?

Zigbee modules typically have a transmission range of between 10 and 100 metres, although this will depend on several factors in addition to the module itself, including the power output of the device and environmental characteristics and interference.