[4][5] As of 2018[update], UPB enjoys one of the broadest range of device types when compared to most protocols and has support from some major manufacturers in the home automation space.
It is not susceptible to RF interference, signal blockage by walls or short distance broadcast issues like some wireless protocols.
This allows it to traverse long distances without issues, even across multiple electrical panels, making it ideal for very large homes.
In fact, UPB signals can reliably be received by the target device even with significant amounts of electrical noise on the power lines.
However, in the event that an appliance in home causes extreme interference when operating, an inexpensive wire-in noise filter can be applied at the circuit breaker panel to solve the issue.
As of 2020[update], control of UPB devices is supported by the Home Assistant open source software (in version 0.110 and later).