Zigbee in Hotels: Why SUITEe Chooses the Smarter Wireless Standard

When it comes to smart hotel rooms and digital access systems, you’ll often hear terms like Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee. Sounds technical—but it really isn’t. In this post, we’ll explain in simple terms what sets them apart—and why SUITEe intentionally relies on Zigbee.

What is Zigbee anyway?

Zigbee is a wireless standard built specifically for smart devices. Unlike Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth, Zigbee uses very little power, operates with high reliability, and forms a so‑called mesh network—more on that below.

🔍 Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth or Zigbee – what’s the difference?

💡 Technology	📶 Range	🔋 Power usage	✅ Reliability	🏨 Ideal for
Bluetooth	Short (1–10 m)	🔋🔋 High	❌ Unstable with many devices	🎧 Headphones, speakers
Wi-Fi	Medium (up to 50 m)	🔋🔋🔋 High	⚠️ Can be overloaded	🌐 Internet access
Zigbee	Medium (10–30 m)	🔋 Very low	✅✅ Very stabil	🏨 Smart buildings & hotels

🔍 Zigbee vs Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth

💡 Technology	📶 Range	🔋 Power Use	✅ Reliability	🏨 Ideal For
Bluetooth	Short (1–10 m)	🔋🔋 High	❌ Unstable with many devices	🎧 Headphones, speakers
Wi‑Fi	Medium (up to 50 m)	🔋🔋🔋 High	⚠️ Overloaded with many guests	🌐 Internet connection
Zigbee	Medium (10–30 m)	🔋 Very low	✅✅ Very stable (mesh)	🏨 Smart hotels & buildings

Why SUITEe Chooses Zigbee

Because it simply works better for hotels. Here are the main advantages:

Reliable throughout the building

Zigbee devices communicate with each other, not just with the router—forming a mesh network. That means no dead zones.

Energy-efficient & durable

Door locks, sensors, or lights use much less power. That means fewer battery changes and reduced maintenance.

Independent from Wi‑Fi

Zigbee runs on its own network—separate from your hotel’s Wi‑Fi. Even if the Internet goes down, your door system still works reliably.

Secure & stable

Wi‑Fi networks often get overloaded—especially with many guests online. Zigbee remains stable and secure, because it functions on an independent frequency.

SUITEe + Zigbee = More Comfort for You and Your Guests

With SUITEe, you bring modern smart-tech into your facility—without technical complexity. You don’t need servers or elaborate network setups. And thanks to Zigbee, everything works as intended:

🔐 Reliable: Guests can open their doors with the app or a code—reliable even if Wi‑Fi is weak.

📲 Remote Control: You avoid support requests— everything’s controlled centrally and smoothly.

⚙️ Efficiency: Your devices run for years with minimal maintenance—complete with early warning alerts.

Conclusion: For Hotels, Zigbee Is the Better Wireless Standard

Bluetooth is great for your phone. Wi‑Fi works well for streaming. But for smart hotel technology, Zigbee is the superior choice. And that’s precisely why it serves as the foundation of our SUITEe solution.