Your gateway to building your own Z-Wave gateway
The Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 empowers you to create a robust, expandable Z-Wave network controlled directly from your computer, offering flexibility, security, and reliable performance for your smart home automation needs.
Build Your Own Local Gateway:
- Locally Hosted: Z-Stick Gen5 allows you to create a locally hosted, cloud-free gateway for your Z-Wave network, ensuring privacy and security.
- Expandable: Communicate with over 230 Z-Wave devices from different brands as you expand your smart home setup.
Perfect Wireless Range:
- Extended Communication: Z-Stick Gen5 communicates with Z-Wave devices up to 150 meters / 492 feet away, ensuring reliable connectivity across your home.
Make Your Computer the Hub:
- All-in-One Solution: Aeotec’s Z-Stick integrates all tools necessary to create and manage a Z-Wave network directly into a single USB stick.
- Device Management: Use Z-Stick to establish your Z-Wave network, add up to 232 Z-Wave devices, and control them effortlessly.
2020 Upgraded Model:
- Enhanced Compatibility: Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 without the need for a USB adapter, offering seamless integration with modern computing platforms.
Specifications:
| Device Type | Z-Wave USB Controller |
| Z-Wave Plus Certified | Yes |
| Firmware Version | V1.01 |
| SmartStart | No |
| Power Supply | USB DC 4.75V to 5.25V, built-in rechargeable lithium battery 3.7V, 100mAh |
| Max Z-Wave Nodes | Supports up to 232 devices |
| RF Receiver Sensitivity | 9.6kbps @ -90 dBm, 100kbps @ -90 dBm |
| Transmitting Power | Disabled PA @ 2.91 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Operating Distance | Up to 150m outdoors, up to 400m outdoors with PA mode, up to 75m indoors with PA |