Zigbee is a wireless communication standard used for home automation and industrial applications. It allows for low-cost, low-power wireless mesh networks that can connect various electronics like lighting, HVAC, sensors and more. There are three device types in Zigbee - coordinators, routers and end devices. Zigbee uses star, tree and mesh topologies to connect devices in a network. It operates in the 2.4GHz band and uses low power for long battery life, making it suitable for wireless control and sensor applications. Zigbee is expected to be widely used for home automation, smart metering and smart grid applications in the future.