--- product_id: 223893683 title: "Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others" brand: "aeotec" price: "1696CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/223893683-aeotec-z-stick-gen5-plus-z-wave-plus-usb-to store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 50% faster USB connectivity S2 encryption Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others **Brand:** aeotec **Price:** 1696CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ”— Connect, Secure, and Control Your Smart Home Like Never Before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others by aeotec - **How much does it cost?** 1696CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/223893683-aeotec-z-stick-gen5-plus-z-wave-plus-usb-to) ## Best For - aeotec enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aeotec brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Future-Proof Your Home:** Upgrade firmware wirelessly for compatible Z-Wave Plus devices. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, and Linux. - β€’ **Seamless SmartStart Setup:** Easily connect Z-Wave devices by scanning QR codes. - β€’ **Lightning-Fast Communication:** Enjoy 50% faster performance for secure device interactions. - β€’ **Unmatched Security Standards:** Experience peace of mind with AES 128-bit encryption and UL 1023 compliance. ## Overview The Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus is a versatile Z-Wave USB hub that enhances your smart home experience. Compatible with various operating systems, it simplifies device setup with SmartStart, ensures top-notch security with S2 encryption, and boosts communication speed by 50%. Perfect for tech-savvy users looking to create a robust and secure home automation system. ## Description Product description Build your own ZWave hub Run your smart home locally, privately, and cloud-free. Take control of your smart home and your security by building your own Z-Wave gateway and hosting it locally. Works with A-Grade security Aeotec zwave hub has been enhanced to feature Z-Wave S2. Along with the standard AES-128 bit encrypted security of the standard Z-Stick, Z-Stick Gen5+ also features ECDH key exchange to prevent man-in-the-middle hacking along with pro-security grade, UL 1023 compliance. 5 second device setup Z-Stick Gen+ is SmartStart enabled. When used with SmartStart compatible automation software, that means you can connect new devices to your Z-Wave network in mere seconds - simply and quickly scan a new device’s QR code and it’s connected to Z-Stick Gen5+ and your choice of software. Long Standby Aeotec z wave controller is about dependability. You can depend on your smart home not going offline when cloud hosting does. And you can depend on your Z-Stick Gen5+ not going offline at all. With its inbuilt 100 mAh permanently-recharging lithium battery, Z-Stick Gen5+ can continue to work for up to 15 days even when your power is out. 2020 Upgrade - Work with Raspberry Pi 4 Pick your platform Z-Stick Gen5 is a Z-Wave Plus antenna that works with any platform. It’s been designed to bring Z-Wave to every computer platform. You can use it with a PC, HTPC or laptop, with Mac, Linux or Windows, with single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi, and even select NAS systems such as the Asus’ Asustor. Using a combination of such platforms and Z-Stick Gen5 immediately gives you 2 big advantages over a lot of standard gateways; Works with open source software Z-Stick Gen5+ has been designed to allow you to build your own automation gateway exactly as you want it to be. To do that, it is compatible with a range of free and open-source home automation software including Home Assistant, HomeSeer, Indigo 7, OpenHab, and OpenHab2. Z-Stick Gen5+ does not ship with any software by default. Review: Works great - Replaced my old Wink with the Aeotec and a Raspberry Pi with home bridge. Works great and got my old devices to pair with it. Only thing is range isn't as good which is to be expected. Review: Excellent Product - This works exactly as expected, with no setbacks or poor performance from it thus far. I would recommend it to everyone who is desirous of using the Z-wave protocol. I have used it with Zooz products and it works great ## Features - Works with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, Linux to create a z wave hub for control of Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus devices - Easier device setup than standard Z-Stick Gen5. Now supports SmartStart device installation when used with compatible software connect Z-Wave devices simply by scanning compatible QR codes - More secure than standard Z-Stick Gen5. Upgraded to offer Z-Wave Security 2 (S2) encryption, this Plus edition of Z-Stick is enhanced with AES 128-bit encryption, ECDH key exchange, and pro-security grade UL 1023 compliance - Faster than standard Z-Stick Gen5. Plus edition offers a 50% speed performance when communicating securely vs. non Plus edition. And can be used to upgrade the firmware of compatible Z-Wave Plus devices that can accept OTA / wireless firmware upgrades - Compatible with Z-Wave enabled, home automation software including Home Assistant, Home Seer, Indigo 7, OpenHab, and OpenHab2. No software included. Z-Wave Plus certified. Z-Wave Plus certification number ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B089GSFKYW | | Brand | AEOTEC | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Compatible Operating System Family | Linux, Windows | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 243 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | USB | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Manufacturer | Aeotec | | Mfr Part Number | AUB089GSFKYW | | Minimum Required Operating System Version | Debian 9.0 Stretch, Linux Mint 18, Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus, Windows 10 | | Model Number | ZW090-A | | UPC | 810667025359 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AEOTEC - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Color:** White - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Data Link Protocol:** USB - **UPC:** 810667025359 - **Minimum Required Operating System Version:** Debian 9.0 Stretch, Linux Mint 18, Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus, Windows 10 - **Manufacturer:** Aeotec ## Images ![Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bgGGDeOvL.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UyaffaI6L.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xRRKZdgHL.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OGa7OjxIL.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus, Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Your Own Z-Wave Hub, SmartStart and S2 Enabled, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with SmartThings, HomeSeer and Others - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cxy8l-XwL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have z-wave switches from 5 years ago - i do not have the qr codes. will this still work?** A: I have many old and some newer zwave devices. All communicated with the Zstick gen5+ after upgrading from Aeotec's older zstick gen5. I never had to use a qr code. Typical procedure is to place your controller software in exclusion and place your device in exclusion mode. You could also "reset" your device - look in the manual. Next place your controller software in inclusion mode and set your device to inclusion mode. They should then eventually pair. **Q: What's the point of the battery? if the power is out, the raspberry pi is off, so no controller. better yet, all of my z-wave devices will also be off** A: Some z wave devices are also battery powered. For example, many smart locks. I believe there are numerous smart blinds as well which are either battery or solar powered. **Q: Does this device use a gen 7 zwave chip? if not, does aeotec plan to release a new version of this usb stick in the near future?** A: The Z-Stick Gen5 uses the Gen5 chip, there will be a later Z-Stick 7 as the next update to series 700 featuring Gen7 z-wave. **Q: Can you tranfer an existing z-stick 5 configuration to this z-stick 5+?** A: Using the Aeotec z-wave controller backup/restore utility, I was able to successfully transfer my z-wave network from a SmartStick controller to the Aeotec z-stick Gen5+. Aeotec technical support was very helpful providing instructions on how to get this done. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great *by C***G on October 20, 2020* Replaced my old Wink with the Aeotec and a Raspberry Pi with home bridge. Works great and got my old devices to pair with it. Only thing is range isn't as good which is to be expected. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Product *by A***. on December 19, 2022* This works exactly as expected, with no setbacks or poor performance from it thus far. I would recommend it to everyone who is desirous of using the Z-wave protocol. I have used it with Zooz products and it works great ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well after some challenges - do your homework! *by D***E on June 25, 2023* I have Home Assistant running on Raspberry Pi 4 with USB SSD, along with this Z-Stick - very specifically Gen5+. I think it's now working and stable. It's not been without pain - when you're automating a home it's fun, challenging, convenient and safe - but when it goes wrong and you're traveling and family is home, it becomes urgent and very inconvenient if the components don't work. I had a previous Gen 5 from experimenting a few years ago. I figured it was time to revive my project so this year I researched again and determined that a Z-Stick 7 was appropriate. It was a disaster - there are known problems, and after upgrading the firmware and seeing the Z-wave network lose it's marbles a couple of times, and a complete reset and rebuild ground-up, research said go back to Gen 5+. I had to ignore the Gen 5 I had sitting in my drawer. So I've spent 3x what I should have on Aeotec for wanting the best of the pick. Now it's working, I'm impressed with the combination, but per the headline - do your homework and be prepared to spend time researching if you have problems. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/223893683-aeotec-z-stick-gen5-plus-z-wave-plus-usb-to](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/223893683-aeotec-z-stick-gen5-plus-z-wave-plus-usb-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*