Security-Based Smart LED Bulb Company First Winner of Z-Wave Developer Competition

Boston startup BeON Home is the first winner of the Z-Wave Alliance’s developer competition, the alliance said Thursday. Winners of the monthly competition, designed to drive innovation in the Z-Wave ecosystem, receive Z-Wave Alliance membership and access to its 500 series development kits. BeON’s system uses smart LED bulbs that learn and replicate lighting behaviors to mimic home occupancy and provide safety lighting during emergencies and power outages, said the alliance. Adding Z-Wave communication provides a seamless experience for owners of traditional security systems and home automation systems, it said. BeON launched a pro version of its technology at ISC West 2015.