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AnswerZigbee vs Z-Wave vs Thread explained
Zigbee and Z-Wave are established low-power mesh standards; Thread is the newer IP-based mesh behind Matter. New setups should favour Matter-over-Thread for future-proofing.
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A hub like Home Assistant runs all three at once, so you're never locked out of a good device.
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2026 figures, based on Energy Saving Trust, Ofgem & gov.uk data · always confirm with a professional survey.