Create efficient, safe and sustainable Spaces - Automate buildings with Wi-Fi HaLow

With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the growing popularity of digital technologies, our reliance on connectivity has grown exponentially. This surge in demand has driven the rapid development of wireless communication technology. The Wi-Fi Alliance issued the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow certification in November 2021, which is a disruptive innovation in the field. This variant of Wi-Fi, which operates in the sub-GHz band and is optimized for the long-range, low-power needs of the Internet of Things, has transformative capabilities, and the emergence of Wi-Fi HaLow is expected to enhance building automation systems and create efficient, safe and sustainable environments.

Introduction to Wi-Fi HaLow

Based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard, Wi-Fi HaLow provides iot devices with long-range wireless communication over 1 km, ultra-low power consumption, advanced Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA3 security, and amazing network capacity. The protocol is capable of connecting more than 8,000 devices through a single access point, covering 100 times the area of a traditional Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi HaLow is a disruptive force in the iot space because of its technical capabilities and potential to transform multiple market segments in building automation systems, including access control systems, security systems, HVAC systems, security devices, and water and power management. Wi-Fi HaLow operates in the sub-GHz band, which improves the ability of signals to penetrate building structures, especially in commercial buildings and multi-family units, where remote wireless connectivity and efficient resource management are critical. Using Wi-Fi, HaLow can now retrofit large historic buildings with the latest sensors and cameras.

Access control system: seamless and secure

Wi-Fi HaLow can play a key role in access control, including integrated ID/credentialscanners, IP cameras, facial recognition systems, door locks and gates, and alarms. The sub-GHz band used by Wi-Fi HaLow has superior penetration, ensuring reliable connections through walls, doors and other obstacles. This means devices in remote and hard-to-reach locations can stay connected.

In addition, Wi-Fi HaLow brings advanced security features to access control applications, creating a highly secure wireless network that is essential for managing access control. Wi-Fi HaLow follows global standards for secure iot authentication and connectivity, supports the latest Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA3 certification requirements, and has AES encryption for remote upgrade (OTA) traffic and firmware updates. In today's technological environment, where physical and digital security threats are increasingly prevalent, this comprehensive level of security is critical, especially in commercial buildings and multi-family units.

Hvac system: intelligent, energy saving

The ultra-low power operation of Wi-Fi HaLow provides significant advantages for managing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Because Wi-Fi HaLow can connect numerous low-power iot devices from a single access point without expensive cabling, the protocol can be used to create a broader network to monitor temperature, air quality, and HVAC unit performance.

Wi-Fi HaLow technology improves energy management and reduces deployment costs, thereby improving living and working environments. The efficiency of HVAC systems has a direct impact on occupant comfort and well-being and is therefore a key factor in commercial and residential buildings.

Safety equipment: Long connection distance and long battery life

As a sub-GHz protocol, Wi-Fi HaLow's powerful penetration enhances the connectivity of security devices such as environmental sensors, gas detectors, occupancy sensors, and smoke alarms, even in basements and other traditionally hard-to-reach areas. The low power consumption of the protocol allows the battery life of sensor devices to last for several years. Developers can leverage Wi-Fi HaLow technology to create a network of security devices that spans the entire building, ensuring faster response times and improving overall residential security, a critical consideration for any commercial or residential building.

Hydropower management systems: Sustainable

Effective hydropower management is essential in the pursuit of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Wi-Fi HaLow's long-range, low-power wireless connectivity enables building managers to more effectively monitor power and water usage. Wi-Fi HaLow technology simplifies the transmission of real-time data over long distances and cuts through barriers that block other wireless signals, enabling building managers to make informed decisions about resource management. Driven by this real-time data, proactive measures can greatly reduce waste and improve the sustainability of electricity and water resources.

The future of building automation

Wi-Fi HaLow is not just a new form of Wi-Fi, it also represents a shift in the wireless connectivity model for building automation. Wi-Fi HaLow's extreme transmission range, ultra-low power operation and excellent penetration make it ideal for transforming commercial buildings and multi-family units into smart, efficient, safe and sustainable Spaces.

As building automation becomes increasingly connected and dependent on the Internet of Things, Wi-Fi HaLow's capabilities can provide the necessary wireless network infrastructure to meet these changing needs. Wi-Fi HaLow offers more than just incremental improvements in connectivity, it offers a promising future for building automation and a leap forward in creating smarter, safer and more sustainable Spaces that change the way people live and work.