Zooz · Niche / specialty
Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range USB Stick ZST39
Z-Wave · REST · about $35
local-onlyno cloud lock-in
Protocols
Z-Wave
0.4 W
Idle power
$35
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 $35 |
Best for: Privacy-firstBest for: Tech enthusiast / tinkererBest for: Budget under $80
Setup & gotchas
📡 Long Range mode mainly helps direct hops to a few distant devices, your mesh still relies on mains-powered nodes.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + 800 series controller with Z-Wave Long Range support for extended range
- + Popular budget pick for Z-Wave JS and Home Assistant setups
- + Backward compatible with existing 500 and 700 series Z-Wave devices
Trade-offs
- − A coordinator stick, not a hub, so it needs a host to run on
- − Z-Wave firmware is proprietary, not open source
- − Z-Wave Long Range benefits depend on compatible LR devices
Related hubs
Frequently asked questions
Does the Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range USB Stick ZST39 require the cloud?
No. The Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range USB Stick ZST39 runs local-only — REST, no vendor account is required for core automations.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range USB Stick ZST39 support?
Protocols: Z-Wave. Voice: none. It directly supports an estimated 1000 devices/brands.
How much does the Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range USB Stick ZST39 cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $35 (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
- Zooz official site (ZST39): getzooz.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.