The Z-Wave Alliance is preparing to make a substantial impact at CES 2026, emphasising its ongoing commitment to advancing smart home innovations and Z-Wave® technology.
This event will be hosted in the newly designated Z-Wave Alliance ballroom (Titian 2205) and will serve as a centre for showcasing innovations, fostering collaboration, and sharing industry expertise at the exhibition.
Ballroom showcase and engaging panels
At the heart of the Z-Wave Alliance's CES 2026 presence is the ballroom, which will feature a vibrant mix of member company exhibits, each presenting cutting-edge Z-Wave technology solutions. These exhibits will be complemented by two Fireside Chat panels, drawing on insights from noted industry experts.
The discussions will cover essential smart home and IoT connectivity topics, specifically focusing on technology advancements, new applications, and interoperability.
Highlighting Z-Wave Alliance members
Z-Wave Alliance will conduct events, featuring two Fireside Chat panels on January 6th and 7thKey exhibitors include CleverK9, FireAvert, Silicon Labs, Siterwell, Vision, and Zooz, each presenting unique offerings that push the boundaries of smart home technology. CleverK9 will reveal its advanced Smart Safety Crate System for dogs, while FireAvert is set to launch its Auto-Stove Shut Off Devices.
Silicon Labs will demonstrate their multi-protocol innovation on the ZG28 SoC platform, and Siterwell will highlight its latest Z-Wave 800 Series devices. Vision will showcase security-enhancing smart home products, and Zooz will present its latest Z-Wave Long Range devices, featuring the Motion Dimmer Switch and a new Siren & Chime device.
Insightful panel discussions
The Z-Wave Alliance will conduct exclusive events, featuring two Fireside Chat panels on January 6th and 7th, each designed to provide invaluable insights into emerging trends in the smart home sector. The January 6th session, focused on smart locks and the Z-Wave User Credential Command Class (UCCC), will explore the development and impact of new security standards within the ecosystem.
The January 7th discussion will address the theme of the "Responsive Home," sponsored by ADT, and will cover advances in next-generation sensors and open standards that are reshaping smart home security and intelligence.
Registration and attendance details
Prospective attendees of the Z-Wave Alliance Fireside Chats must register in advance due to limited seating. Admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis to those registered for CES. Event registrations can be made through the Z-Wave Alliance CES 2026 landing page.
Additionally, a private pre-show media and influencer breakfast will offer select guests early access to member exhibitors. This invitation-only gathering is scheduled to take place in the Z-Wave Ballroom.
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, is set to make its mark at CES 2026 through an impactful mix of exciting panels and exhibition of Z-Wave Alliance member companies.
All Z-Wave-related activities are set to be hosted within the new Z-Wave Alliance ballroom (Titian 2205), which will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and industry insight at the show.
Ballroom arrangement
The Z-Wave Alliance ballroom will feature a dynamic mix of Alliance members each showcasing innovative solutions that represent the best Z-Wave technology has to offer through dedicated tabletop exhibits.
Attendees can also look forward to two engaging Fireside Chat panels where industry experts will participate in lively discussions centered around key smart home and IoT connectivity topics such as technology advancements, novel applications, and interoperability.
Z-Wave Alliance exhibiting members
- CleverK9 – CleverK9 is the developer of the patented next-generation Smart Safety Crate System an intelligent, connected dog crate designed using real canine behavioural science and advanced IoT technology. Their 2026 release will integrate remote access with live video, geofencing capabilities, smart-environment controls, smoke and fire monitoring, carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring, two-way communication, temperature regulation, behaviour and wellness tracking, emergency alerts, their proprietary Owner Arrival automation, and optional privacy-transition smart-glass technology.
- FireAvert – FireAvert is officially launching its Z-Wave compatible Auto-Stove Shut Off Devices. This creates greater interconnectivity between integrators and users. FireAvert multi-channel devices notify when smoke alarms are sounding, when the stove/appliances are left on/off, and when automatic shut off events occur. FireAvert with Z-Wave allows for customisability with configurable end points, bringing fire prevention to more homes and residents.
- Silicon Labs – Silicon Labs is redefining multi-protocol innovation with a live demo uniting
Z-Wave Long Range and Amazon Sidewalk on the ZG28 SoC platform. The demonstration highlights how developers can design for both ecosystems using a single solution, enabling seamless communication between a gateway via Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) and Amazon Echo via Sidewalk. - Siterwell – Siterwell, a foremost in smart home safety solutions, will highlight its latest
Z-Wave 800 Series devices at CES 2026. Featured products include advanced smoke, carbon monoxide, and combo alarms, along with a full range of complementary sensors for heat, water leaks, motion, and doors and windows. - Vision – Vision, a manufacturer specialising in smart home solutions, offers products that enhance security, safety, comfort, and energy conservation and will showcase new healthcare-focused solutions at CES 2026.
- Zooz – Zooz will demo their latest Z-Wave Long Range devices, including an upcoming Motion Dimmer Switch with 2 built-in sensors and direct 3-way functionality. Their new Siren & Chime device with custom sound playback will be featured along with over 30 certified ZWLR products in the smart lighting, security, and automation categories.
Panels & media opportunities at CES 2026
The Z-Wave Alliance will host a series of exclusive events within the Z-Wave Ballroom designed to foster meaningful conversations and spotlight the latest in Z-Wave innovation. Anchoring the schedule are two Fireside Chat panels, held Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday, January 7 at 4:00 PM PT, each followed by a networking reception. The sessions will feature expert insights into key trends shaping the smart home market:
- Tuesday, January 6 – Dominating Smart Locks with the Z-Wave User Credential Command Class (UCCC):
Dive into how the UCCC standard is driving new levels of secure, scalable, and interoperable access control across the connected home ecosystem. This fireside will outline the full lifecycle of bringing a new Z-Wave standard to market and show why participation in technical working groups benefits companies even without an immediate use case. Attendees will learn how a new command class moves from proposal to certification, how teams navigate IP and interoperability considerations, 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 dives into how next-generation sensing technologies and open standards are transforming the way smart homes perceive and respond to occupants. The session will explore the evolution from basic motion and contact sensors to today’s rich ecosystem of IR, radar, environmental, energy-aware, and multi-protocol devices—and how advances like Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) are enabling greater interoperability, range, and reliability. Attendees will gain insight into how traditional room and motion sensing is being reimagined, how sensor fusion is unlocking more intuitive experiences across lighting, climate, safety, and security, and how open standards are shaping the next decade of presence-driven intelligence while maintaining user trust and privacy.
Registration and seating
Seating is limited for the Z-Wave Alliance Fireside Chats, and advanced registration is required. All sessions are open to registered CES attendees, attendance will be capped and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP, please visit the Z-Wave Alliance CES 2026 landing page here.
Additionally, the Alliance will host a private pre-show media and influencer breakfast offering early access to Z-Wave member exhibiting companies and sponsors, including CleverK9, FireAvert, Silicon Labs, Siterwell, Vision, WePower, XThings and Zooz. This invite-only event will be held in the Z-Wave Ballroom.
