Table 1 Comparative overview of common smart home IoT communication Protocols.
Protocol | Range | Data Rate | Power Consumption | Security | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZigBee | 10–100 m | Up to 250 kbps | Low | AES-128 encryption | Home automation, sensors |
Z-Wave | 30–100 m | Up to 100 kbps | Very low | AES-128 encryption | Security systems, locks |
Matter | 10–30 m | Varies | Low | End-to-end encryption | Cross-brand interoperability |
Wi-Fi | 30–100 m | Up to 1 Gbps | Moderate to high | WPA3 encryption | High bandwidth devices |
Thread | 10–100 m | Up to 250 kbps | Low | AES-128 encryption | Smart lighting, sensors |
Bluetooth LE | 10–100 m | Up to 2 Mbps | Very low | AES-128 encryption | Wearables, remote controls |
LoRaWAN | Up to 15Â km | Up to 50 kbps | Very low | AES-128 encryption | Long-range IoT applications |
KNX | 10–100 m | Varies | Low | End-to-end encryption | Building automation, HVAC |
