Research Article

Internet of Things-Based Smart Electricity Monitoring and Control System Using Usage Data

Table 5

Comparison between ESP8266 and Zigbee transmitter.

ESP8266 WiFi moduleZigbee moduleComparison

Wireless local area network (WLAN) area networks with an average range between 30 and 100 metersRestricted to wireless personal area networks (WPAN), reaching 10-30 meters in usual applicationsNetwork range
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz900-928 MHz, 2.4 GHzOperating frequencies
Up to 54 mbps250 kbps low data rateData rate