--- product_id: 223893683 title: "Z-Stick Gen5+" brand: "aeotec" price: "āļŋ19" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/223893683-z-stick-gen5 store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # 50% faster USB connectivity S2 encryption Z-Stick Gen5+ **Brand:** aeotec **Price:** āļŋ19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔗 Connect, Secure, and Control Your Smart Home Like Never Before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Z-Stick Gen5+ by aeotec - **How much does it cost?** āļŋ19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/223893683-z-stick-gen5) ## 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 - â€Ē **Future-Proof Your Home:** Upgrade firmware wirelessly for compatible Z-Wave Plus devices. - â€Ē **Universal Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, and Linux. - â€Ē **Seamless SmartStart Setup:** Easily connect Z-Wave devices by scanning QR codes. - â€Ē **Lightning-Fast Communication:** Enjoy 50% faster performance for secure device interactions. - â€Ē **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 Full description not available ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Color | White | | Data Link Protocol | USB | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | ## 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 ![Z-Stick Gen5+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bgGGDeOvL.jpg) ![Z-Stick Gen5+ - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UyaffaI6L.jpg) ![Z-Stick Gen5+ - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xRRKZdgHL.jpg) ![Z-Stick Gen5+ - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OGa7OjxIL.jpg) ![Z-Stick Gen5+ - 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 with home assistant. *by M***R on August 3, 2022* We have been using this with home assistant for a couple of months to control a dozen switches and dimmers. It has been working perfectly. I was initially going to buy the Gen7 version but research uncovered that the Gen7 chipset if faulty and doesn't handle large z-wave networks well while this Gen5 works without issue on the same z-wave network.When I purchased this the Gen 7 dongle was cheaper. It appears that the buggy Gen7 chips are the reason that Gen7 devices can be found at better prices than the Gen5 devices. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with Home Assistant *by A***M on June 12, 2023* Plugged in, followed Home Assistant's simple instructions, added a device and moved on with my day - you can find cheaper options, but this seems to be reliable so far ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/223893683-z-stick-gen5](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/223893683-z-stick-gen5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*