Run Your Smart Home Locally with Aeotec Zi-Stick (Zigbee)
The Aeotec Zi-Stick enables you to build a local, private, and cloud-free smart home automation gateway using Zigbee 3.0 technology.
Platform Independence
- Versatile Compatibility: Can be connected to various host platforms like Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, BeagleBone, PCs, or laptops via USB to transform them into universal Zigbee gateways.
Software Compatibility
- Home Automation Software: Works with popular software solutions such as Home Assistant, openHAB, and Zigbee2MQTT, allowing you to control and manage your Zigbee devices effectively.
Device Control and Automation
- Device Integration: Supports a wide variety of Zigbee products from different vendors, enabling you to control sensors, lights, and switches.
- Energy Management: Allows precise energy consumption analysis and optimization through the software interface.
- Comfort and Efficiency: Enhances comfort and energy efficiency by integrating with smart heating systems and creating automated scenes and rules.
Technical Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Zigbee Technology | Utilizes globally recognized 2.4GHz frequency |
| Microcontroller | Equipped with EFR32MG21 Zigbee-compatible MCU |
| Rx Sensitivity | -99 dBm |
| Tx Power | Up to 20 dBm |
| Range | Up to 200 meters in open space |
| USB Interface | Standard NCP commands from Silicon Labs; functions as serial port |
| Software Support | Includes plugins for Home Assistant, openHAB, Node-RED; Libraries for C, Node.js, and Python |
Build a powerful, cloud-free Zigbee gateway with Aeotec Zi-Stick and take full control of your smart home!