Home automation Comparison of popular protocols Comparison of popular protocols

| Protocol | Power_Line | Radio_Frequency | Open_Source | Needs_Neutral_Wire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Bus | no | yes | yes | no (uses category-5 UTP) |
| Insteon | yes | yes | yes | Usually |
| KNX | yes | yes | yes | no [ citation needed ] |
| UPB | yes | no | no | no |
| X10 | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Zigbee | no | yes | yes | no [ citation needed ] |
| Z-Wave | no | yes | no | Usually Z-wave list that need Netural |