Quick Overview

The Aeotec Z-Stick (Gen 5) is a self-powered Z-Wave USB dongle with portable push-button inclusion for Z-Wave devices (independent from external power and host microprocessor). When attached to a host processor (PC etc) it becomes a Z-Wave communication device which allows Z-Wave software to communicate with your Z-Wave devices.

Product Details

Create your own Z-Wave gateway. With Z-Stick Gen5 you’ll be able to create your own Z-Wave hub using readily available and sometimes free home automation software. You’ll benefit from a system that is locally hosted and cloud free whose features security and privacy you can personally control and you’ll be able to create your Z-Wave network at your own pace and within your own budget. Capable of controlling up to 232 different Z-Wave devices including those that use the more advanced Z-Wave Plus and able to run on both full powered PCs and low powered PCs such as Raspberry Pi Z-Stick Gen5 works with with open source software such as Domoticz Home Assistant OpenHab and OpenHab2 and also works with commercially available software such as Axial Control Homeseer Indigo for MacOS. For enhanced network performance and reduced downtime Z-Stick Gen5 contains an inbuilt rechargeable info-lithium battery.

Product Support

Works with Windows / Mac / Linux (including Raspberry Pi) to create a Z-Wave gateway for control of Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus devices.Works with Windows / Mac / Linux (including Raspberry Pi) to create a Z-Wave gateway for control of Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus devices.
Tiny but powerful; 1.1 x 0.4 x 3.5 inches in size and capable of controlling up to 232 different Z-Wave devices.
Can be used to upgrade the firmware of compatible Z-Wave Plus devices that can accept OTA / wirelss firmware upgrades.Compatible with Z-Wave enabled home automation software including Home Assistant Home Seer Indigo 7 OpenHab and OpenHab2.
No software included.

Manuals:

⇒ Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5p product manual

Technical Specifications