In the global smart home market, Z-Wave and Matter are emerging as key connectivity protocols, especially in North America and Europe. However, the current supply of Z-Wave and Matter devices remains limited, with high MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) and relatively high costs. Why is this the case? And for the smart window and door industry, does this present a challenge—or an opportunity?
1. The Current State of Z-Wave & Matter: Why Are They Hard to Source?
(1) Global Market Demand Differences
- Z-Wave is primarily popular in North America and Europe, where many smart home integrators and manufacturers prefer it for reliability and security. However, demand for Z-Wave in China and other emerging markets is minimal, leading to limited production capacity and higher MOQs.
- Matter, while having great potential, is still in its early stages. Many manufacturers are taking a wait-and-see approach, resulting in fewer available products and higher costs.
(2) Supply Chain Challenges
- Z-Wave is dominated by Silicon Labs (SiLabs), which controls the chipsets, modules, and certification process—driving up costs and making it less attractive for Chinese manufacturers.
- Matter relies on Wi-Fi and Thread protocols, but Thread-based solutions have yet to achieve mass adoption, making development and production more expensive.
- Certification for both Z-Wave and Matter adds extra costs, further increasing the pricing and MOQs required by suppliers.
(3) Competitive Landscape
Compared to Wi-Fi and Zigbee solutions, Z-Wave and Matter are currently more expensive and have a less mature supply chain. The Wi-Fi and Zigbee market is highly competitive, with lower prices and a wider variety of products, making them the dominant choice for manufacturers.
2. How Can LEROND Help?
(1) Supply Chain Integration to Optimize MOQs
LEROND connects with key smart home and smart door & window suppliers, helping clients consolidate orders and reduce MOQ barriers, making smart upgrades more feasible.
(2) Cost Optimization for a Lower Entry Barrier
We actively seek cost-effective Z-Wave and Matter solutions and work closely with manufacturers to optimize procurement and production, ensuring competitive pricing for smart door & window solutions.
(3) Expert Consultation for Seamless Integration
Whether choosing Z-Wave, Matter, Wi-Fi, or Zigbee, LEROND provides market insights, product selection guidance, and the best integration strategies for smart windows and doors, helping customers make informed decisions.
3. Future Outlook: The Potential of Z-Wave & Matter
While Z-Wave and Matter solutions are still limited in China, their future looks promising:
✅ Z-Wave remains a dominant protocol in high-end and customized smart home solutions, particularly in North America and Europe.
✅ Matter, backed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and the CSA (formerly Zigbee Alliance), is set to reduce fragmentation and improve interoperability.
✅ As demand grows, supply chains will optimize, costs will decrease, and MOQs will become more flexible—making Z-Wave and Matter more accessible.
At LEROND, we believe the future of smart door and window automation is not limited to Wi-Fi and Zigbee but will evolve into an open, multi-protocol smart ecosystem. We will continue to monitor industry trends and provide the best smart upgrade solutions for our clients.
📩 If you’re exploring Z-Wave or Matter solutions, reach out to us—we’re here to help unlock the future of smart windows and doors!
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