Open-Source Implementation Of Smart Home Gateway For Z-Wave Protocol

Abstract

Z-Wave protocol is one of the most popular wireless protocols for home automation or smart home. However, in recent years there have been only few studies on practical measurements of this protocol. There are several manufacturers on the market, implying a vast array of devices, as well as deploying a commercial solution to the home is expensive and mostly focused on a single manufacturer’s portfolio. In this article, we designed and implemented our own Z-Wave home gateway for a smart home system based on open source software. We verified the feasibility of the proposed gate using the prototype and evaluated its performance according to the execution time of the command. We also discussed the limitations of the Z-Wave protocol based on our experience.