GE Smart Lighting review: ZigBee or Z-Wave? In-wall or plug-in?

When it comes to standards wars, Jasco isn't taking any chances. The manufacturer builds in-wall dimmers and plug-in lamp controllers based on both the Z-Wave and ZigBee platforms, marketing them with GE branding under a licensing agreement. Both classes can be controlled with voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant, but the Z-Wave products require a third-party hub. The ZigBee products require a third-party hub, too, unless you're connecting them to an Amazon Echo Plus (that smart speaker has a ZigBee controller built in). You'll need to look elsewhere if you're interested in Apple HomeKit compatibility.