{"id":167542,"date":"2026-06-26T11:39:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T09:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secureus.se\/?p=167542"},"modified":"2026-09-01T16:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:52:47","slug":"wifi-eller-zigbee-vilken-teknik-passar-bast-i-ditt-smarta-hem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/wifi-eller-zigbee-vilken-teknik-passar-bast-i-ditt-smarta-hem\/","title":{"rendered":"WiFi or Zigbee? Which technology is best for your smart home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.secureus-blogg-wrap{max-width:1050px;margin:auto;font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;color:#111}<br \/>\n.secureus-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff 0%,#fff7ef 100%);border-radius:18px;padding:38px;margin-bottom:35px;border:1px solid #f1dfcf}<br \/>\n.secureus-hero h1{font-size:38px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 18px}<br \/>\n.secureus-orange{color:#d67b22}<br \/>\n.secureus-lead{font-size:19px;max-width:820px}<br \/>\n.secureus-img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;margin:25px 0;box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08)}<br \/>\n.secureus-section{padding:30px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee}<br \/>\n.secureus-section h2{font-size:30px;margin:0 0 15px}<br \/>\n.secureus-section h3{font-size:22px;margin-top:25px}<br \/>\n.secureus-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:18px;margin:24px 0}<br \/>\n.secureus-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:14px;padding:22px;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05)}<br \/>\n.secureus-card h3{margin-top:0;color:#d67b22}<br \/>\n.secureus-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:18px 0}<br \/>\n.secureus-list li{padding:9px 0 9px 34px;position:relative}<br \/>\n.secureus-list li:before{content:\"\u2713\";position:absolute;left:0;top:8px;background:#d67b22;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;width:22px;height:22px;text-align:center;line-height:22px;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold}<br \/>\n.secureus-note{background:#fff8f0;border-left:5px solid #d67b22;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:10px;margin:22px 0}<br \/>\n.secureus-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:25px 0;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06)}<br \/>\n.secureus-table th{background:#111;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:14px}<br \/>\n.secureus-table td{padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee}<br \/>\n.secureus-table tr:nth-child(even){background:#fafafa}<br \/>\n.secureus-cta-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:20px;margin:30px 0}<br \/>\n.secureus-cta{border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:16px;padding:25px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.07)}<br \/>\n.secureus-cta h3{margin-top:0;color:#d67b22}<br \/>\n.secureus-btn{display:inline-block;background:#d67b22;color:#fff!important;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;margin-top:10px}<br \/>\n.secureus-btn:hover{background:#b86517;color:#fff!important}<br \/>\n.secureus-flow{background:#f8f8f8;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;font-family:monospace;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:20px 0}<br \/>\n@media(max-width:700px){.secureus-hero h1{font-size:30px}.secureus-section h2{font-size:26px}}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"secureus-blogg-wrap\">\n<div class=\"secureus-hero\">\n<h3>How should you think when you set up your new Smart Home?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"secureus-lead\">When building a smart home, one of the most common questions is whether to choose WiFi or Zigbee. Both technologies work with Stonehouse Smart, but they suit different needs depending on the size of the system you want to build.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The simple answer:<\/strong> WiFi is often best for easy installation and products like cameras, relays, and energy meters. Zigbee is best when you want to build a stable smart home with many sensors, long battery life, and better range over time.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"secureus-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/smart-home\/\">See all smart home products<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83c\udf10 What is WiFi?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167544\" src=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wifi_Stonehouse-Smart.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wifi_Stonehouse-Smart.png 1536w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wifi_Stonehouse-Smart-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wifi_Stonehouse-Smart-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wifi_Stonehouse-Smart-350x233.png 350w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wifi_Stonehouse-Smart-1000x667.png 1000w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wifi_Stonehouse-Smart-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>WiFi devices connect directly to your home wireless network. They do not need an extra gateway or hub; they communicate directly with your WiFi router and the internet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-grid\">\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>Advantages of WiFi<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"secureus-list\">\n<li>No extra hub is needed<\/li>\n<li>Simple installation<\/li>\n<li>Direct connection to the internet<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for smaller installations<\/li>\n<li>Good for cameras and products that use more data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>Suitable for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart relays<\/li>\n<li>Wall outlet<\/li>\n<li>Dimmers<\/li>\n<li>Cameras<\/li>\n<li>Irrigation systems<\/li>\n<li>Energy meter<\/li>\n<li>Lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"secureus-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/wifi-smart\/\">See all WiFi products<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udce1 What is Zigbee?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167545\" src=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zigbee_Stonehouse-Smart.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zigbee_Stonehouse-Smart.png 1536w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zigbee_Stonehouse-Smart-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zigbee_Stonehouse-Smart-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zigbee_Stonehouse-Smart-350x233.png 350w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zigbee_Stonehouse-Smart-1000x667.png 1000w, https:\/\/secureus.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Zigbee_Stonehouse-Smart-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zigbee is a wireless system developed for smart homes. Unlike WiFi, Zigbee devices do not connect directly to your router. Instead, they connect to a Zigbee Gateway, also known as a hub or central unit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-note\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> To use Zigbee, you need a Stonehouse Smart Zigbee Gateway. The gateway is connected to your router and becomes the heart of the Zigbee system.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"secureus-img\" src=\"BILD_URL_ZIGBEE_H\u00c4R\" alt=\"Stonehouse Smart Zigbee mesh network\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-grid\">\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>Advantages of Zigbee<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"secureus-list\">\n<li>Own mesh network<\/li>\n<li>Very stable communication<\/li>\n<li>Long battery life for sensors<\/li>\n<li>Less strain on your WiFi<\/li>\n<li>The network gets stronger as you expand it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>Suitable for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Door contacts<\/li>\n<li>Motion sensors<\/li>\n<li>Temperature and humidity regulators<\/li>\n<li>Water leakage sensors<\/li>\n<li>Smart buttons<\/li>\n<li>Sirens<\/li>\n<li>Automation systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"secureus-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/zigbee-smart\/\">See all Zigbee products<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udd78\ufe0f This is how Zigbee Mesh works<\/h2>\n<p>What makes Zigbee extra smart is that the technology builds a Mesh network. Many fixed Zigbee devices act as signal amplifiers and send the signal on to the next device.<\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-flow\">Internet<br \/>\n|<br \/>\nWiFi router<br \/>\n|<br \/>\nStonehouse Smart Zigbee Gateway<br \/>\n|<br \/>\nRelay in the hall<br \/>\n|<br \/>\nWall outlet in the kitchen<br \/>\n|<br \/>\nDimmer in the living room<br \/>\n|<br \/>\nTemperature sensors in the garage<\/div>\n<p>In this example, the temperature sensor in the garage does not need to be in direct contact with the gateway. The signal can be forwarded through other Zigbee devices in the home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-note\">The more fixed Zigbee devices you install, the more stable and expandable the network can become.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf6 Range and stability<\/h2>\n<p>The range is always affected by walls, concrete, metal and other obstacles. As a rough guideline, you can expect 10 to 25 meters indoors between two Zigbee devices and up to approximately 100 meters outdoors in open space.<\/p>\n<p>Zigbee therefore fits very well in larger villas, garages, storage rooms, offices, warehouses and several buildings on the same plot of land.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udd0c Which Zigbee devices strengthen the network?<\/h2>\n<p>In general, most Zigbee devices powered by 230V function as repeaters. This means that they help to expand the network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-grid\">\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>Can often function as a repeater<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Relay modules<\/li>\n<li>Smart wall outlets<\/li>\n<li>Dimmers<\/li>\n<li>Wall switch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>Does not normally function as a repeater<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Door contacts<\/li>\n<li>Motion sensors<\/li>\n<li>Temperature sensors<\/li>\n<li>Water leakage sensors<\/li>\n<li>Smart buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udd0b Why does Zigbee have long battery life?<\/h2>\n<p>A Zigbee sensor is in sleep mode almost all the time and only wakes up when it needs to send information. This can be when a door opens, motion is detected, the temperature changes, or a water leak is detected.<\/p>\n<p>This means that many Zigbee sensors can operate for a very long time on a single battery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\u2705 When should you choose WiFi?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"secureus-list\">\n<li>You want to get started quickly<\/li>\n<li>You have a smaller number of smart products<\/li>\n<li>You have good WiFi coverage at home<\/li>\n<li>You don't want to install any gateway<\/li>\n<li>You should use cameras, sensors, irrigation systems or energy meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\u2705 When should you choose Zigbee?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"secureus-list\">\n<li>You are planning a larger smart home<\/li>\n<li>You want to use many battery-powered sensors<\/li>\n<li>You want to reduce the load on your WiFi<\/li>\n<li>You want stable communication and quick response<\/li>\n<li>You want to be able to expand the system over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83c\udfe0 WiFi and Zigbee work best together<\/h2>\n<p>You don't need to choose just one technology. In many smart homes, the best solution is to combine WiFi and Zigbee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-grid\">\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>WiFi is often best suited for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cameras<\/li>\n<li>Smart relays<\/li>\n<li>Wall outlet<\/li>\n<li>Dimmers<\/li>\n<li>Irrigation systems<\/li>\n<li>Energy measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-card\">\n<h3>Zigbee is often best suited for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Door contacts<\/li>\n<li>Motion sensors<\/li>\n<li>Temperature and humidity regulators<\/li>\n<li>Water leakage sensors<\/li>\n<li>Smart buttons<\/li>\n<li>Sirens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>All products can be controlled from the same Stonehouse Smart app, regardless of whether they use WiFi or Zigbee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udcca WiFi or Zigbee? A quick comparison<\/h2>\n<section class=\"shs-section\">\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #111; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 14px; text-align: left;\">Function<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px; text-align: left;\">WiFi<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px; text-align: left;\">Zigbee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>An additional gateway is needed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Simple installation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Very simple<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Simple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Battery life<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Normal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Very long<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Mesh networks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Extending the range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Heavy load on the WiFi network<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Suitable for cameras<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Very good<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Suitable for sensors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Good<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Very good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px;\"><strong>Suitable for larger installations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px;\">Good<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px;\">Very good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>\u2b50\u2b50 Stonehouse Smart recommends<\/h2>\n<p>For smaller installations with a few smart products, WiFi is often the easiest choice.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to build a complete smart home with many sensors, automation, and future expansion, we recommend that you supplement it with a Stonehouse Smart Zigbee Gateway. You get a stable Mesh network, long battery life for the sensors, and a system that gets better the more Zigbee devices you add.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is that you don't have to choose one technology over the other. With Stonehouse Smart, WiFi and Zigbee products can work together in the same app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-section\">\n<h2>Explore Stonehouse Smart at <a href=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/smart-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secureus.se<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>At Secureus.se you will find a growing range of smart products for home, villa, office and small businesses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"secureus-cta-wrap\">\n<div class=\"secureus-cta\">\n<h3>\ud83c\udf10 WiFi products<\/h3>\n<p>For those who want to get started quickly. The products connect directly to your WiFi and do not require a gateway.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"secureus-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/wifi-smart\/\">See WiFi products<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-cta\">\n<h3>\ud83d\udce1 Zigbee products<\/h3>\n<p>For those who want to build a stable smart home with Mesh networks, long battery life, and smart automation features.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"secureus-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/zigbee-smart\/\">See Zigbee products<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secureus-cta\">\n<h3>\ud83c\udfe1 All smart home products<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the entire range of sensors, relays, gateways, cameras, lighting, energy measurement and automation devices.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"secureus-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/secureus.se\/en\/smart-home\/\">See the Smart Home range<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How should you think when you set up your new Smart Home? 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