Both WiFi and Zigbee have advantages and disadvantages. Although WiFi has a far larger bandwidth than Bluetooth, it uses more power to operate devices. On the other hand, Zigbee is more power-saving but has a shorter range.

When buying smart home gadgets, the most frequent mistake arises from not knowing the fundamental distinctions between WiFi and Zigbee protocols.

The devices operate on different networks, which is the primary distinction between the two. Because WiFi operates on a star network, every device must communicate with a central hub.

However, Zigbee employs a mesh network that enables individual devices to function as signal relays, removing the requirement for them to communicate with your hub directly in favor of communicating with one another.

Devices from separate networks, such as WiFi and Zigbee, cannot be synced.

Although they require a separate receiver on your wifi network, Zigbee devices do not operate with your smart wifi devices. They do, however, require an internet connection.

Smart devices that are WiFi and Zigbee compatible function wirelessly, which increases their convenience and makes installation easier.