Lowe's Joins Z-Wave Alliance, Whose Membership Grows to 325

Lowe's by virtue of its Iris By Lowe's smart home offerings joined the Z-Wave Alliance, bringing the number of member companies to more than 325, the group said Thursday. "As the awareness of the smart home concept becomes more prevalent among consumers with big players entering the market, the demand for DIY smart home solutions grows," said Mitchell Klein, executive director for the Z-Wave Alliance, in a statement. "As with construction and home repair, we need retailers like Lowe's to offer a combination model of do-it-yourself with knowledgeable staff and education to help consumers get started."