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10

JUL

2024

Get rid of the Hub: ubisys Releases Golden Unit Zigbee Direct SDK for iOS, Android & Linux
Düsseldorf, Germany, July 10th, 2024 – ubisys, the pioneering force behind the world’s first App Store-released Zigbee Direct application, today announces general availability of its blend7Bfx SDK, the industry’s first Connectivity Standards Alliance-certified Zigbee Direct software development kit. This groundbreaking framework, awarded the prestigious Golden Unit designation by the CSA, represents a transformative leap in wireless connectivity, enabling developers across all platforms to seamlessly integrate gateway-free Zigbee control into their applications.

At the core of blend7Bfx lies ubisys’ proven Zigbee 2023 platform, the same robust foundation powering the company’s award-winning hardware solutions. The SDK provides comprehensive cross-platform support through carefully optimized native libraries: Xcode frameworks for Apple’s ecosystem (fully compatible with iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS development in Swift, Objective-C or C++), Android Libraries (AAR) for Kotlin and Java developers, and Linux shared objects (.so) for embedded applications. This multi-platform approach ensures developers can work within their preferred environment while maintaining consistent functionality across all target devices.

What truly sets blend7Bfx apart is its complete end-to-end solution architecture. The framework handles all Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy protocol complexities, from device discovery and commissioning to secure communication and over-the-air updates. For teams looking to accelerate development further, ubisys offers pre-certified hardware modules (FCC, CE, IC) that pair perfectly with the SDK, eliminating traditional RF certification hurdles. The included FacilityKit middleware provides additional infrastructure for premium features like remote access and cloud connectivity, enabling a smooth evolution from initial Zigbee Direct implementation to full-fledged gateway functionality.

“With blend7Bfx, we’re not just shipping code – we’re delivering a complete ecosystem,” explains Dr. Arasch Honarbacht, CEO of ubisys. “Developers can start with simple smartphone control via Bluetooth today, then seamlessly scale to comprehensive smart home solutions tomorrow, all while leveraging the same trusted codebase that powers our own Smart Home App, the world’s first CSA-certified Zigbee Direct application.”

For enterprises requiring Matter compatibility, the SDK integrates perfectly with ubisys’ Conflux Zigbee/Matter bridge technology, available either as a licensable software component or as part of the ubisys G1 gateway platform. This future-proof architecture ensures investments made today will continue delivering value as the smart home market evolves.

The blend7Bfx SDK is available immediately through flexible licensing models tailored to projects of all scales, from startup prototypes to mass-market deployments. Interested developers can request technical documentation and evaluation kits through ubisys’ official website or by contacting us at sales@ubisys.de

About ubisys
As one of the leading companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, Düsseldorf-based ubisys technologies GmbH develops smart products and solutions for connected building technology and helps manufacturers to prepare their products for the digital age. ubisys has made a considerable contribution to key aspects in the development of the Zigbee standard and has been honored with multiple “Zigbee Golden Unit” awards for its efforts. The company’s own products include roller shade controllers, dimmers, smart power outlets and heating controllers, apps for iOS and Android, gateways and cloud services with APIs for integration in third-party services. Its broad customer and partner base includes well-known lighting manufacturers, real estate companies, telecommunications providers, chip manufacturers, electrical and heating installation companies, architects, system integrators, wholesalers and private end customers.

Contact
ubisys technologies GmbH
Neumannstr. 10
40235 Düsseldorf
Germany

T: +49. (0)211. 54 21 55 – 00
F: +49. (0)211. 54 21 55 – 99

10

JUL

2024

Get rid of the Hub: ubisys Releases Golden Unit Zigbee Direct SDK for iOS, Android & Linux
Düsseldorf, Germany, July 10th, 2024 – ubisys, the pioneering force behind the world’s first App Store-released Zigbee Direct application, today announces general availability of its blend7Bfx SDK, the industry’s first Connectivity Standards Alliance-certified Zigbee Direct software development kit. This groundbreaking framework, awarded the prestigious Golden Unit designation by the CSA, represents a transformative leap in wireless connectivity, enabling developers across all platforms to seamlessly integrate gateway-free Zigbee control into their applications.

At the core of blend7Bfx lies ubisys’ proven Zigbee 2023 platform, the same robust foundation powering the company’s award-winning hardware solutions. The SDK provides comprehensive cross-platform support through carefully optimized native libraries: Xcode frameworks for Apple’s ecosystem (fully compatible with iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS development in Swift, Objective-C or C++), Android Libraries (AAR) for Kotlin and Java developers, and Linux shared objects (.so) for embedded applications. This multi-platform approach ensures developers can work within their preferred environment while maintaining consistent functionality across all target devices.

What truly sets blend7Bfx apart is its complete end-to-end solution architecture. The framework handles all Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy protocol complexities, from device discovery and commissioning to secure communication and over-the-air updates. For teams looking to accelerate development further, ubisys offers pre-certified hardware modules (FCC, CE, IC) that pair perfectly with the SDK, eliminating traditional RF certification hurdles. The included FacilityKit middleware provides additional infrastructure for premium features like remote access and cloud connectivity, enabling a smooth evolution from initial Zigbee Direct implementation to full-fledged gateway functionality.

“With blend7Bfx, we’re not just shipping code – we’re delivering a complete ecosystem,” explains Dr. Arasch Honarbacht, CEO of ubisys. “Developers can start with simple smartphone control via Bluetooth today, then seamlessly scale to comprehensive smart home solutions tomorrow, all while leveraging the same trusted codebase that powers our own Smart Home App, the world’s first CSA-certified Zigbee Direct application.”

For enterprises requiring Matter compatibility, the SDK integrates perfectly with ubisys’ Conflux Zigbee/Matter bridge technology, available either as a licensable software component or as part of the ubisys G1 gateway platform. This future-proof architecture ensures investments made today will continue delivering value as the smart home market evolves.

The blend7Bfx SDK is available immediately through flexible licensing models tailored to projects of all scales, from startup prototypes to mass-market deployments. Interested developers can request technical documentation and evaluation kits through ubisys’ official website or by contacting us at sales@ubisys.de

About ubisys
As one of the leading companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, Düsseldorf-based ubisys technologies GmbH develops smart products and solutions for connected building technology and helps manufacturers to prepare their products for the digital age. ubisys has made a considerable contribution to key aspects in the development of the Zigbee standard and has been honored with multiple “Zigbee Golden Unit” awards for its efforts. The company’s own products include roller shade controllers, dimmers, smart power outlets and heating controllers, apps for iOS and Android, gateways and cloud services with APIs for integration in third-party services. Its broad customer and partner base includes well-known lighting manufacturers, real estate companies, telecommunications providers, chip manufacturers, electrical and heating installation companies, architects, system integrators, wholesalers and private end customers.

Contact
ubisys technologies GmbH
Neumannstr. 10
40235 Düsseldorf
Germany

T: +49. (0)211. 54 21 55 – 00
F: +49. (0)211. 54 21 55 – 99

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