I am working on setting up a project where I should be able to control my ZigBee End Device (ZDO or ZED) from an IP gateway. On having a detailed study, I understood on having a setup established.
However, I need to confirm if ZigBee devices from different vendors will be able communicate with each other?
If they can communicate, can a common (generic) Gateway be used for accessing or controlling the end devices (from different vendors) from a IP network?
Kindly lend me your suggestions. Also, your advice on the devices already available or how to progress?
Yes, the concept of a ZigBee Gateway is to provide an IP interface to a ZigBee network. All certified ZigBee devices of a given profile (Smart Energy, Home Automation, etc.) should be able to join a network that you can then access with a Gateway.
Just make sure you're using a certified ZigBee Gateway.
Other companies, like Digi International make devices with IP and ZigBee interfaces that you may be able to use, if you're not interested in using the Gateway Standard.