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If you would like to gain access to the Zigbee specifications, you can download them by registering at this link: http://www.zigbeeZigbee.org/zigbeeZigbee-for-developers/zigbeeZigbee/ 

You can also join the Zigbee Alliance via this link: http://www.zigbeeZigbee.org/zigbeeallianceZigbeealliance/join/


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"A node defines a single instance of the zigbee Zigbee PRO stack with a single IEEE address on a single network."

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  • Default global TC link key (widely known by zigbee alliance Zigbee Alliance members)
  • Distributed security global link key
    • Test value (0xd0, 0xd1, 0xd2, ...., 0xdf)
    • Production value is given after a company certifies successfully
  • Install code derived preconfigured link key
    • All nodes in ZB3 shall support install code
    • After joining, must exchange the preconfigured link key with an updated TC link key
      • If SE security, use CBKE
      • If not, use APS Request Key to request a new key from TC
  • If the node supports touchlink commissioning then it will also contain the touchlink preconfigured link key

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  • Whether to Use Install Code. All non-coordinator nodes in zigbee Zigbee 3.0 have install codes. In a centralized security network, it's up to the Trust Center to decide whether to use the install code.
  • Whether to Require Key Exchange. If required, a joining node must exchange its link key after joining, otherwise, coordinator will remove the joining node from the network. All zigbee Zigbee 3.0 joining nodes are required to go through the link key exchange procedure. So it seems like the purpose of this policy is to allow a Trust Center to support legacy nodes that don't support key exchange.

FAQ

What are the key features being added in

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Zigbee 3.0?

  • Unified all Application Profiles into one standard
  • Improved security

When can device vendors start certifying

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Zigbee 3.0 products?

The certification process opened on May 15, 2016. However, most silicon vendors are still finalizing their support of the Green Power features, so very few devices have been certified to date.

When will MMB release RapidConnect firmware that will be compliant with

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Zigbee 3.0?

MMB's first public release of zigbee Zigbee 3.0 compliant RapidConnect firmware will likely be in June, 2017. If you are interested in testing an alpha or beta release, please contact your Account Manager for more information. 

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  • On/Off Output
  • Color Temperature Light
  • Extended Color Light
  • Level Control Output
  • Scene Selector
  • Shade Controller
  • Configuration Tool
  • Window Covering Device
  • Window Covering Controller
  • Remote Control
  • Combined Interface
  • Temperature Sensor
  • Range Extender
  • Color Controller
  • Color Scene Controller
  • Mains Power Outlet
  • On/Off Light
  • Non-Color Controller
  • Non-Color Scene Controller
  • Dimmable Light
  • Color Dimmable Light
  • On/Off Light Switch
  • Dimmer Switch
  • Color Dimmer Switch
  • Light Sensor
  • Occupancy Sensor
  • Control Bridge
  • On/Off Sensor
  • Green Power Proxy Basic
  • Green Power Combo Basic
  • Green Power Device

What will happen to the existing application profiles like Home Automation and

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Zigbee Light Link?


The previous Application Profiles will have a sunset period, after which they will no longer be available for certification.
For the Home Automation, Lighting, Retail, and Building profiles, new products can be certified until May 15, 2017. Re-certification of existing products will no longer be available after November 15, 2017.
For Telecom and Healthcare, certification stopped on November 15, 2016.

What will happen to

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Zigbee Smart Energy?

This is still being discussed by the members of the zigbee allianceZigbee Alliance. At present, there are no firm plans to merge the zigbee Zigbee Smart Energy Application Profile into zigbee Zigbee 3.0.

How will

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Zigbee GreenPower work with

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Zigbee 3.0?

All ZigBee Zigbee 3.0 routers must be able to act as a proxy for Green Power (the zigbee Zigbee networking and application-level specification for energy-harvesting end devices). 


Will

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Zigbee 3.0 devices be backward compatible with older devices?


Yes, in some scenarios.
A zigbee Zigbee Home Automation device can join a zigbee Zigbee 3.0 Centralized Network that does not require a key exchange.
A zigbee Zigbee Home Automation device can NOT join a zigbee Zigbee 3.0 distributed network.
A zigbee Zigbee 3.0 device can join either a zigbee Zigbee Light Link or a zigbee Zigbee Home Automation network using classical commissioning

How can device vendors test their device for

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Zigbee 3.0 compliance?

The zigbee alliance Zigbee Alliance will be providing a ZigBee Zigbee 3.0 Test Tool and a Green Power Test Harness. Each company will receive a complimentary license for the zigbee Zigbee 3.0 Test Tool. Additional licenses are 1000 USD per year. Green Power Test Harness licenses are 1000 USD per year.

zigbee Zigbee 3.0 Test Tool (ZTT) licenses can be purchased from https://www.regonline.com/ZigBee3testtoolZigbee3testtool 

Will Unsecured Rejoin (TC Rejoin) still be allowed in

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Zigbee 3.0?

No. In zigbee Zigbee PRO stack r21 and zigbee Zigbee 3.0, TC Rejoin (or Unsecured Rejoin) using the default or well-known link key will no longer be allowed. It will only be allowed for devices that have completed successful link key exchange, where they receive unique link keys.

See zigbee Zigbee PRO Stack r21 specification (05-3474-21), Table 4.33 Trust Center Policy Values, attribute allowRejoins.

What might block you from certifying a

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Zigbee 3.0 product right now?

While zigbee Zigbee 3.0 is gathering momentum, only a couple of vendors have certified their product so far.

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  • Not every device type is available for certification yet. 
  • Not every cluster is available for certification yet. 
  • The Green Power test harness is not yet available for vendors to test their implementation before submitting their product to an authorized test house.
  • The zigbee Zigbee 3.0 Test Tool is still working out bugs and issues. 

If you are planning a new zigbee Zigbee product, please check with us on whether your product would be gated by any of these factors, and what we can do to accelerate your path to certification.

What is the upgrade path from legacy HA devices to

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Zigbee 3.0 for MMB customers?

MMB customers will be able to upgrade their existing zigbee Zigbee HA devices to zigbee Zigbee 3.0 through the built-in Serial Upgrade or OTA (over-the-air) Upgrade features. MMB's new zigbee Zigbee 3.0 compliant firmware will include all of the serial commands from our existing RapidHA Serial Protocol (i.e. it will still be compatible with your existing Host application), but it will also include some new frames for Network Commissioning. Contact MMB's Support team if you have questions about how to transition to these new frames. 

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