ZigBeeNet — Decrypted Zigbee Smart Home Traffic Dataset [15 Devices, 20 Days]
Abstract
"First open Zigbee IoT dataset with fully decrypted payloads from 15 real smart home devices over 20 days. CSV and PCAP formats. Published July 2025 on Zenodo. Used for Zigbee traffic analysis, device behavior modeling, and security research."
Description
Overview
ZigBeeNet is a novel open-source dataset introduced in 2025 that fills a long-standing gap: the absence of publicly available, decrypted Zigbee network traffic from real smart home environments. Zigbee is one of the most widely deployed wireless protocols for low-power IoT devices used in smart bulbs, motion sensors, door locks, temperature sensors, and smart plugs.
ZigBeeNet was collected from a real smart home deployment with 15 active Zigbee devices over a continuous 20-day monitoring period. The dataset includes decrypted payloads enabling detailed inspection of application-layer commands, sensor readings, and device state updates completely hidden in encrypted captures.
The dataset stands out for its diversity: 15 heterogeneous device types produce distinct traffic signatures providing a rich multi-device behavioral profile suitable for device identification, anomaly detection, and protocol-level security research.
Column Schema
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| timestamp | Packet or frame capture timestamp. |
| device_id | Identifier for the Zigbee device. |
| device_type | Type of smart home device (bulb, sensor, lock, plug, etc.). |
| frame_type | Zigbee frame type: data, command, beacon, or acknowledgement. |
| cluster_id | Zigbee cluster identifier (e.g., OnOff, Temperature Measurement). |
| payload_decrypted | Decrypted application-layer payload content. |
| rssi | Received signal strength indicator of the transmission. |
| channel | Zigbee radio channel used for the transmission. |
Key Statistics
- Devices: 15 heterogeneous Zigbee smart home devices
- Collection Duration: 20 continuous days
- Unique Feature: Fully decrypted application-layer Zigbee payloads
- File Format: CSV and PCAP
- Protocol: Zigbee (IEEE 802.15.4)
- Published: July 2025 on Zenodo
Use Cases
- Zigbee device behavior fingerprinting and traffic pattern analysis
- Smart home IoT anomaly detection at the protocol and payload level
- Development of Zigbee traffic generators for security testing
- Device identification using Zigbee network signatures
Source and Attribution
ZigBeeNet is publicly available on Zenodo (record 16356442), published July 2025. One of the most recent and technically distinctive smart home IoT datasets available for open research.
View Data Structure
To explore column names, data types, and sample rows, visit the official dataset page on Zenodo.
Preview on ZenodoCite This Dataset
Narjes Davari, Bruno Veloso (2021). ZigBeeNet — Decrypted Zigbee Smart Home Traffic Dataset [15 Devices, 20 Days]. [Dataset]. UCI Machine Learning Repository. https://doi.org/10.24432/C5VW3R
Source: UCI Machine Learning Repository (2021) · DOI: 10.24432/C5VW3R
Indexed by IoTDataset.com on May 03, 2026
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