ZigBee was created to address the market need for a cost-effective, standards-based wireless networking solution that supports low data-rates, low-power consumption, security, and reliability.

ZigBee is the only standards-based technology that addresses the unique needs of most remote monitoring and control and sensory network applications.

The initial markets for the ZigBee Alliance include Energy Management and Efficiency, Home Automation, Building Automation and Industrial Automation.