Aeotec · Niche / specialty
Aeotec Z-Stick 7
Z-Wave · REST · about $50
local-onlyno cloud lock-in
Protocols
Z-Wave
0.4 W
Idle power
$50
List price
~1000
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Z-Wave |
| Cloud dependency | no cloud lock-in |
| Local API | REST |
| Voice assistants | none |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~1000 |
| Idle power draw | ~0.4 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $50 |
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Setup & gotchas
🔋 The onboard battery lets you carry the stick around to include distant devices, then rejoin your host.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Z-Wave 700 series controller with a built-in battery for backup and inclusion walks
- + Works well with Z-Wave JS in Home Assistant and other controllers
- + Compact USB form factor with good regional frequency options
Trade-offs
- − It is a Z-Wave coordinator, not a hub, and needs a host to run on
- − Z-Wave firmware is proprietary, not open source
- − Z-Wave only, no Zigbee, Thread, or Wi-Fi
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Aeotec Z-Stick 7 require the cloud?
No. The Aeotec Z-Stick 7 runs local-only — REST, no vendor account is required for core automations.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Aeotec Z-Stick 7 support?
Protocols: Z-Wave. Voice: none. It directly supports an estimated 1000 devices/brands.
How much does the Aeotec Z-Stick 7 cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $50 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 0.4 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Aeotec official site (Z-Stick 7): aeotec.com/ ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.