Using Z-Wave to Deliver

Professional-Grade Security to Smart Homes

Z-Wave 700 Series Modules

Specifically designed to meet the demands of smart

homes, now and in the future

• Optimal for Long-Range, Low-Power Applications

• Support for all Z-Wave Sub-GHz Frequency Bands

• 10 Years of Operation on a Single Coin Cell Battery

While Robin Knox was on his honeymoon, his mind

was back home. Specically, he was thinking about

how useless his home security system would be in

the event of a break-in while he was abroad. Instead

of being able to take any meaningful action, his only

real involvement would be watching the events unfold

on the screen of his smartphone. Immediately upon

his return Robin went shopping for a home security

system. To his disappointment, not many do-it-yourself

options existed. Robin and his friend Paul Walton

decided to take things into their own hands and

founded Boundary as a way to ll this market need.

The Challenge

To develop a user-friendly smart home alarm

system that provides robust security features,

without requiring professional installation.

The Solution

Using the Z-Wave 700 Series smart home

solutions to design a state-of-the-art alarm

system that consumers can install themselves

and monitor through a mobile app.

The Result

Boundary created an alarm system that

delivers a user-friendly experience, while

adhering to the demanding requirements

of the European Standard for Intruder

Alarm Systems

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Robin and Paul had some very specific goals in mind. First, they wanted something that looked great. If it was

going to be a device that people would welcome into their homes, they knew it needed to be aesthetically

pleasing. Second, it had to be easy to use. One interesting aspect of the home security market in the UK is

that device manufacturers are required to adhere to a complicated set of British and European standards. For

homeowners this means alarm systems need to be professionally installed. Finally, the pair wanted their device to

deliver great functionality, while being a cost-effective solution for DIY consumers.

With a focus on creating an irresistible user experience, Boundary was born, and the company’s first product, an

IoT alarm system, is expected to launch in late 2020. One of the key features that sets Boundary apart from its

competitors is its EN50131 European Standard for Intruder Alarm Systems compliance certification, a rigorous

set of requirements that validates quality, performance, and component design. The certification is currently

undergoing and is hoped to be completed in Q1 2021.

In addition to adhering to the strict regulatory standards, Robin and Paul wanted to develop a product that was

easy for the customer to set up, provided the range required for a medium-to-large sized house, and maintained

connection for all devices on the network. The Boundary features a motion sensor with always-on detection that

can be used for home automation routines, such as powering down smart lighting and regulating heating when a

room is not in-use. With a door/window sensor, any unauthorized entry will immediately set off the alarm. Users

can also see the status of a window or door from the app at any time.

Z-Wave emerged as the wireless standard that could meet these challenges, and the Z-Wave 700 series of

modules became the basis for the design. These modules are designed to meet the demands of the smart home,

where increasing needs for more and more sensors and extremely efficient battery-operated devices require long

range and low power.

The Boundary IoT alarm system delivers on its mission to be user-friendly, requiring only for the customer to scan

a QR code to pair the device. The result is an alarm that is easy to use, reliable, and exceeds the highest

regulatory standards.