ZigBee Home Automation is the global standard for the control of appliances, lighting, environment, energy management, safety, and security. It offers an affordable, reliable, expandable and easy way to control energy consumption, environment, lighting, safety, and security in homes or small offices. There are a growing number of interoperable products certified by the ZigBee Alliance for Home Automation. These products represent many of the everyday devices used by consumers and offer the basic foundation needed to make every home a smart home.