The Aeotec Z-Stick (Gen 5) is a self-powered Z-Wave USB dongle

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