How does a Zigbee mesh network enable reliable smart home communication?

22 Eki 12:00

I'm trying to understand how Zigbee mesh networking actually works in a typical smart home setup. Specifically, how do devices join the mesh, route messages, and maintain low power consumption while ensuring reliable communication across the house? Also, what are the main limitations compared to other protocols like Thread or Wi‑Fi? Would love some clear explanations or resources—how do you usually approach learning this?