The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization (SDO) dedicated to advancing Z-Wave technology for residential, commercial, multi-dwelling and hospitality markets, announced that Semtech Corporation has joined the Z-Wave Alliance as a new member and will serve on the board of directors.

Fully ratified as an SDO, the Z-Wave Alliance actively seeks out leaders in the IoT and connectivity space to join, direct and contribute to the completely member-driven organization and chart the future of Z-Wave technology across all applicable markets. Semtech joins a roster of Z-Wave Alliance board of director member companies, which presently includes ADT, Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, BlueConnect Partners, Fortune Brands, Johnson Controls Inc., Nabu Casa, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT and Vivint.

As a provider of high-performance semiconductors powering AI data center networking, IoT connectivity and intelligent connected devices worldwide, Semtech brings deep silicon expertise and a unique perspective to the Alliance that will help shape direction and strategic initiatives across standards development, certification and overall ecosystem expansion. As the third silicon provider to join the Z-Wave ecosystem, Semtech’s participation further expands manufacturer choice and strengthens the foundation that supports continued innovation across Z-Wave technology.

“Semtech’s vast experience in large-scale wireless deployments makes them an ideal partner for the Alliance as Z-Wave continues to expand beyond the boundaries of the smart home,” said Avi Rosenthal, chair of the board, Z-Wave Alliance. “Their participation reinforces our commitment to building an open, interoperable standard while giving the ecosystem greater flexibility, choice and support for the next generation of IoT.”

Olivier Beaujard, senior director, LoRa Ecosystem, and board chair, Semtech and LoRa Alliance, added, “Semtech joins the Z-Wave Alliance board with a clear focus: advancing the next generation of smart, connected devices. By combining our deep expertise in low-power, long-range connectivity with Z-Wave’s proven technology, we are ideally positioned to deliver multi-protocol chipset solutions that redefine what smart, connected devices can achieve. This includes enabling the next generation of Edge AI sensors — from smart security to industrial and commercial IoT — with the long-range, low-power connectivity and data throughput they need to support richer capabilities like audio, video and over-the-air updates, all with minimal power overhead. We look forward to building that future alongside the Alliance’s members.”