Z-Wave Alliance CES 2026 Ballroom Showcases Innovation

Attendees can explore next-gen Z-Wave devices, attend fireside sessions on standards innovation, and network with experts shaping the future of IoT. 

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announced plans for an extensive presence at CES 2026 with a mix of expert-led panels and exhibitions from Alliance member companies. All Z-Wave activities will take place inside the Z-Wave Alliance Ballroom (Titian 2205), which will serve as a central hub for innovation, collaboration, and industry engagement.

The ballroom will host tabletop exhibits from leading Alliance members alongside two Fireside Chat panels where industry experts will discuss major trends in smart home and IoT connectivity, including interoperability, standards development, and emerging applications.

Z-Wave Alliance Ballroom Exhibiting Members

CleverK9 – CleverK9 is the developer of a patented next-generation Smart Safety Crate System, an intelligent connected dog crate designed using canine behavioural science and advanced IoT technology. Its 2026 release integrates remote access with live video, geofencing, smart-environment controls, smoke and fire monitoring, carbon monoxide monitoring, two-way communication, temperature regulation, behaviour and wellness tracking, emergency alerts, proprietary Owner Arrival automation, and optional privacy-transition smart-glass technology.

FireAvert – FireAvert is launching Z-Wave–compatible Auto-Stove Shut Off Devices that enhance connectivity between integrators and users. FireAvert’s multi-channel devices notify when smoke alarms are sounding, when appliances are left on or off, and when automatic shut-off events occur. Z-Wave integration enables configurable endpoints for customized fire-prevention automation.

Silicon Labs – Silicon Labs will demonstrate multi-protocol innovation with a live demo combining Z-Wave Long Range and Amazon Sidewalk on the ZG28 SoC platform. The showcase highlights how developers can design for both ecosystems using a single solution, enabling communication between gateways via Z-Wave Long Range and Amazon Echo devices via Sidewalk.

Siterwell – Siterwell will highlight its latest Z-Wave 800 Series devices at CES 2026, including smoke, carbon monoxide, and combo alarms, along with complementary sensors for heat, water leaks, motion, and door and window monitoring.

Vision – Vision, a manufacturer specializing in smart home solutions for security, safety, comfort, and energy efficiency, will present new healthcare-focused solutions at CES 2026.

Zooz – Zooz will demonstrate new Z-Wave Long Range devices, including an upcoming Motion Dimmer Switch with two built-in sensors and direct 3-way functionality. A new Siren & Chime device with custom sound playback will also be featured alongside more than 30 certified ZWLR products across lighting, security, and automation categories.

Panels And Media Opportunities At CES 2026

The Z-Wave Alliance will host two Fireside Chat panels in the Z-Wave Ballroom on Tuesday, January 6, and Wednesday, January 7, at 4:00 PM PT, each followed by a networking reception. These sessions will focus on key trends shaping the smart home market.

Tuesday, January 6 – Dominating Smart Locks With The Z-Wave User Credential Command Class (UCCC)

This session explores how the UCCC standard is driving secure, scalable, and interoperable access control across the connected home. The discussion outlines the lifecycle of developing a new Z-Wave standard, from proposal to certification, and explains how participation in technical working groups benefits companies even without an immediate use case. Topics include intellectual property considerations, interoperability challenges, and how collaborative engineering accelerates ecosystem-wide innovation.

Wednesday, January 7 – The Responsive Home: Next-Gen Sensors, Open Standards, And The Future Of Intelligent Security

Sponsored by ADT, this fireside chat examines how next-generation sensing technologies and open standards are transforming smart home responsiveness. The session covers the evolution from basic motion and contact sensors to advanced IR, radar, environmental, energy-aware, and multi-protocol devices. Attendees will gain insights into Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR), sensor fusion, presence-driven automation across lighting, climate, safety, and security, and how open standards support innovation while maintaining privacy and user trust.

Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. All sessions are open to registered CES attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.