Nortek Control · Niche / specialty
GoControl HUSBZB-1 QuickStick Combo
Zigbee 3.0 · Z-Wave · REST · about $40
local-onlyno cloud lock-in
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0Z-Wave
0.5 W
Idle power
$40
List price
~1500
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave |
| Cloud dependency | no cloud lock-in |
| Local API | REST |
| Voice assistants | none |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~1500 |
| Idle power draw | ~0.5 W |
| Update outlook | EoL risk |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $40 |
Best for: Tech enthusiast / tinkererBest for: Privacy-first
Setup & gotchas
🧵 One dongle covers two radios, but the aging 500-series Z-Wave side means you miss S2 security that newer 700/800 sticks provide.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Combines both a Z-Wave and a Zigbee radio on a single USB stick
- + Long-time favorite coordinator for Home Assistant setups
- + Fully local; no cloud account involved
Trade-offs
- − Not a hub on its own; requires a host running HA or similar
- − Older 500-series Z-Wave radio; no S2 or SmartStart, and long-term stock is uncertain
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Frequently asked questions
Does the GoControl HUSBZB-1 QuickStick Combo require the cloud?
No. The GoControl HUSBZB-1 QuickStick Combo runs local-only — REST, no vendor account is required for core automations.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the GoControl HUSBZB-1 QuickStick Combo support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave. Voice: none. It directly supports an estimated 1500 devices/brands.
How much does the GoControl HUSBZB-1 QuickStick Combo cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $40 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 0.5 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Nortek Control official site (HUSBZB-1): nortekcontrol.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.