The Aeotec Z-Stick (Gen 5+) is a self-powered Z-Wave USB dongle
Also check the alternative new 700 Series Z-Wave USB stick
It has a 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
RF Protocol | Z Wave Plus (500 series chip) |
RF Frequency | 921.42Mhz AU/NZ approved RF for Z wave |
Z Wave device type | Z-Wave controller |
Power | USB DC 4.75V to 5.25V |
Operation Range | Up to 40m without obstacles |
Application | Indoor use only |
Operation temperature | 0 ~ 55 oC |
Storage temperature |
10 ~ 80 oC |
Color |
White |
Weight | 20g |
Housing | ABS |
Dimensions | (LxWxH) 1.1 x 0.4 x 3.5 inches |
Compliance | Z-Wave Plus certified |
Warranty | 12 Months |
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