Application areas that are suitable for ZigBee networks are likely to have the following characteristics or requirements:

• low data rates (less than 250kbps)

• nodes which are idle (not transmitting/receiving) for long periods for energy use

• node locations where cables would be difficult or expensive to install

• a need to modify the network (add, remove or move nodes) while in service

The following are typical application areas in which ZigBee provides a low-cost solution;

• Energy Management -AMR/AMI-

• Commercial Building and Home Automation

• Security

• Healthcare

• Agriculture

• Vehicle Monitoring

• Industrial Automation

Zigbee Alliance has also introduced public applicaiton profiles;

• CBA -commercial building automation-

• HA -home automation-

• PHHC -personal/home/hospital care auotomation-

• SE -smart energy-

• TA -telecom applicaitons-