Z-Wave Alliance Shuffles Members Under Antitrust Shield
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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The Z-Wave Alliance just updated its membership by adding three new members and saying goodbye to seven others. This keeps their special legal protections in place, helping them work together on smart home tech without big legal risks. No money changes or new plans were announced, and membership stays open for more companies to join anytime.
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