Inovelli 2026: Our Priorities, Our Roadmap, and What’s Ahead!
Hey everyone,
As we head into 2026, we wanted to step back and share a view of where Inovelli is headed, not just with individual project updates, but the bigger priorities guiding what we build, how we build it, and how we plan to support you this year.
This post is meant to complement our individual project threads by answering a broader question: What does 2026 look like for Inovelli?
Our Core Priorities for 2026
Continue the Innovation
In 2026, we are continuing to focus on solving smart home problems. Whether that’s better control, better automation, or better interoperability across ecosystems.
This means:
-
Continuing to push forward on innovative technologies (like mmWave and Matter)
-
Taking extra time where needed to get hardware details right
-
Ensuring every release meets our high standards for long-term quality, never sacrificing excellence for speed.
Building for What’s Next in Smart Homes
Smart homes are increasingly multi-platform, and that is not changing.
Our focus remains:
-
Dedicated support across Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, and Matter
-
Keeping existing products relevant as standards evolve
-
Improving feature parity where ecosystems allow
-
Further developing our Z-Wave product line to be consistent with the other lines
Better Communication & Support
As Inovelli grows, this year we are investing internally to improve:
-
How we communicate project status and timelines (you may have already seen this through our AI updates on some of our community project threads)
-
How knowledge is documented and shared (including a knowledge base refresh)
-
Incorporating AI into our internal systems to help us:
-
Respond more quickly and consistently to support questions
-
Keep documentation more accurate and up to date
-
Scale support without losing the personal, community-driven feel
-
-
Building a full-fledged ERP system that ties together all our internal programs, allowing us to have the most up-to-date knowledge at our finger-tips rather than fragmented across multiple systems. This will all be synced to our website and knowledge-base and what AI will derive its data from.
As part of this effort, we also plan to begin sharing quarterly community updates throughout 2026. These updates will provide a high-level snapshot of our priorities, progress, and upcoming focus areas. Meanwhile, individual project threads will continue to be the place for ongoing updates.
2026 Product Roadmap
Rather than repeating detailed project updates here, we are grouping things by ETA and linking to individual threads for those who want deeper dives.
Shipping Now / Early 2026 (Q1)
Zigbee mmWave Dimmers - First Batch
-
First batch (pre-October 2025) orders are being fulfilled in order
-
Orders may have an estimated 2-3 week wait
Z-Wave mmWave Dimmers and Zigbee mmWave Dimmers - Second Batch
-
This shipment is currently being held up in customers with an ETA of being released by the end of December
-
Orders will have an estimated 3–4 week wait based on how soon this shipment makes it through customs
-
Deliveries will extend into late January
See the dedicated project thread for ongoing discussion and updates: Zigbee Motion Switch | Z-Wave 800 Series Motion Switch
Coming Soon (Late Q1 - Early Q2)
Z-Wave On/Off Switch (VZW30):
Currently in beta testing and progressing smoothly.
-
Target release: Late February – Early March
-
No significant blockers at this time
Full beta details and updates are available in the project thread: Z-Wave On/Off Switch
In Progress (Q2 - Q3 Target)
Zigbee & Z-Wave Button Controller Dimmers (VZM33 / VZW33):
Currently in tooling, with a strong focus on reducing light leakage.
-
Extra time is being taken to ensure the final hardware meets expectations
-
We are confident and hopeful for a release this year
Ongoing tooling and design updates can be found in the project threads: Zigbee Button Controller + Dimmer Switch | Z-Wave 800 Series Button Controller + Dimmer Switch
Platform & Ecosystem Work (Throughout 2026)
Matter & Thread Firmware (SDK 1.5):
We are actively developing firmware using Matter SDK 1.5, with plans to bring this first to:
-
White Series Fan Switch
-
White Series Canopy Module
Our goal is to keep our Thread/Matter products current, stable, and aligned with evolving standards wherever possible.
Works with SmartThings & Works with Home Assistant:
In 2026, we are placing a stronger emphasis on official platform recognition and clearer platform support for the ecosystems many of you use every day.
This includes continuing to expand our participation in the Works with SmartThings program, as well as beginning work toward a Works with Home Assistant designation across our product lines.
Our goals include
-
Continuing to certify additional products under the Works with SmartThings program, including VZM31, VZW30, and VZM36
-
Laying the groundwork for Works with Home Assistant certification
-
Improving documentation and setup guidance for both platforms to make onboarding and day-to-day use easier and more consistent
-
Aligning firmware behavior more closely with platform best practices wherever possible
This effort is about setting clearer expectations and providing more consistent experiences across platforms.
Longer-Term & Regional Expansion (Q3 – Q4 Target)
European Switch Development:
The work continues toward the development and eventual release of an Inovelli European switch.
This is a longer-term effort due to regional standards and certifications, but it remains an important initiative for us.
See the dedicated project thread for ongoing discussion and updates: Project Europa • Zigbee + Thread/Matter Smart Dimmer
A Big Milestone for Us
Inovelli’s 10-Year Anniversary: April 2026
April marks 10 years of Inovelli, and we are incredibly grateful to still be here building products alongside such a passionate and engaged community.
We will have more to share as we get closer, but we wanted to take a moment now to say thank you! None of this happens without your support, feedback, and patience.
We Want Your Input
Lastly, looking ahead, the community continues to play a huge role in shaping what we do next.
What would you like to see from Inovelli in 2026 and beyond?
-
New devices?
-
Missing features in the smart home space?
-
Improvements to existing products or support?
-
Better tools, docs, or setup experiences?
Drop your thoughts below. We are listening, and your feedback always helps guide where we go next.
Thank you!
-The Inovelli Team
