--- product_id: 422398805 title: "Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant" brand: "aeotec" price: "517.12 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Aeotec" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/422398805-aeotec-z-stick-7-plus-zwave-plus-usb-to-create store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 18% faster CPU response 250% longer wireless range S2 security & SmartStart Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant **Brand:** aeotec **Price:** 517.12 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your smart home game with the ultimate Z-Wave USB stick! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant by aeotec - **How much does it cost?** 517.12 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/422398805-aeotec-z-stick-7-plus-zwave-plus-usb-to-create) ## 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 - • **Rock-Solid Security:** Built-in S2 encryption and SmartStart ensure your smart home stays safe and hassle-free. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, Linux, and popular platforms like Home Assistant. - • **Blazing Fast Performance:** Powered by an 18% faster CPU, enjoy near real-time responsiveness for all your Z-Wave devices. - • **Extend Your Smart Home Reach:** Experience up to 250% greater wireless range for seamless device control across your space. - • **German Engineered Reliability:** Premium build quality designed to run 24/7 without a hitch, even in challenging environments. ## Overview The Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus is a German-engineered USB Z-Wave hub controller featuring the latest Gen7 and 700 series technology. It offers up to 250% longer wireless range, an 18% faster CPU, and advanced S2 security with SmartStart compatibility. Compatible with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, and Linux, it enables professionals to build a robust, secure, and highly responsive smart home network using popular platforms like Home Assistant. ## Description Your hub to building your own Z-Wave hub. Z-Stick 7 from Aeotec allows you to build your own smart home automation hub using commercial or free, open-source software and to host your hub and automations locally. Engineered in Germany, it uses the latest Z-Wave technology including Gen7 and 700 series, and pairs that version of Z-Wave Plus with S2 (security 2) and SmartStart native compatibility. Review: This has been running in my Home Assistant for probably three years now without any hiccups whatsoever. It runs a handful of smoke detectors, two garage door openers, four smart locks, and probably something else I'm forgetting. Been rock stable and performant since the first day. Also, I have this plugged into a 5m powered USB extension cable and then routed through my wiring closet wall to the attic, and it's absolutely HOT in that space. So far, it hasn't even so much as blinked, so it seems pretty well built too. Review: Edit: 8/14/2022 - After messing around with this a bit, I've discovered the range is not as good as the Gen 5, it DOES see all of my devices but you have to put it in a place that NOTHING is blocking it. I actually purchased a USB extension cable and put it in the ceiling. After doing that, it sees all of my devices and can control all of them (I had it directly attached to my server previously just like the Gen 5 that had no issues being directly connected). Seeing as this could have been an oversight on my part, I have raised it to 5 stars for being very quick to respond to requests. Initial Review (Sometime before 8/14/2022) Although this device is snappy (very quick to respond to requests), it is not compatible with all of my devices, at least not without trying to connect them repeatedly (and I still haven't been able to connect them). I have the quickset Z-Wave deadbolt locks on my house and they all connected to the GEN5+ just fine. No connection errors, everything was quick to respond, and I received near real-time feedback about the lock status. I purchased a new server, new Z-wave bridge (this device) and attempted to connect all of my Z-Wave devices. Most of them connected just fine but the door locks WILL NOT CONNECT. I don't know if this is because they don't have the S2 encryption or if it is something else but they simply will not connect properly. I've removed and added multiple times (roughly 10 times for each lock). The system connects them but can't do anything else with them after connecting. It's quite annoying as I have everything in my house go to "lockdown" at 9pm (doors lock and they automatically lock again after 3 minutes of being unlocked). The Gen 5 plus device worked flawlessly, the only reason I upgraded to this one was because of the enhanced security feature of it. I'm hesitant to move back because when you remove a Z-Wave hub, you have to remove ALL of your devices and add them to the "new" hub... which means if I moved back to the Gen 5, I would essentially be adding a "new hub" back into the mix. I would then have to go to all of the Z-Wave devices, remove them from their current network and add them to the new hub. Rather annoying to do. ## Features - Works with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, Linux to create a zwave hub for control of Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus devices. - German engineered to use Aeotec exclusive Gen7 and 700 series technologies. Offers ZWave SmartStart and S2 security. - Faster, further. Z-Stick 7 wirelessly transmits up to 250% further in open-place space and with 18% faster CPU - Compatible with Z-Wave enabled, home automation software including Home Assistant and Indigo 7. No software included. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B094NW5B68 | | Best Sellers Rank | #128,456 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #260 in Home Automation Hubs & Controllers | | Brand | AEOTEC | | Compatible Devices | Z-Wave compatible devices | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (239) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00810667025250 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Manufacturer | Aeotec | | Model Number | ZWA010 | | Operating System | Linux | | UPC | 810667025250 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AEOTEC - **Compatible devices:** Z-Wave compatible devices - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00810667025250 - **Hardware interface:** USB - **UPC:** 810667025250 ## Images ![Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j3xDW-vPS.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71X8158xbcS.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MptDOLzXS.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NJAeJb++S.jpg) ![Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sWfQLtiOS.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this the EU version?** A: Hello - this is a US version. **Q: I have a weiser (kwikset) zwave lock. i use alexa for my home. is this all i need for alexa to conrol thay door lock?** A: No, this is just a transponder. You'll need software to manage it and be the interface. **Q: Will this, paired with a raspberry pi running z-wave js, work with any of the lutron caseta products?** A: I don't believe so, Z-Wave runs on 908 MHz while the Lutron products use 431 MHz **Q: Does this come with the latest updated firmware? If so, what version? If not, do you provide a link to it?** A: It really depends on how long the reseller has been holding on to it... firmware comes out all the time so you'd have to look up and download the latest firmware. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***L on 29 July 2025* This has been running in my Home Assistant for probably three years now without any hiccups whatsoever. It runs a handful of smoke detectors, two garage door openers, four smart locks, and probably something else I'm forgetting. Been rock stable and performant since the first day. Also, I have this plugged into a 5m powered USB extension cable and then routed through my wiring closet wall to the attic, and it's absolutely HOT in that space. So far, it hasn't even so much as blinked, so it seems pretty well built too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***E on 21 May 2022* Edit: 8/14/2022 - After messing around with this a bit, I've discovered the range is not as good as the Gen 5, it DOES see all of my devices but you have to put it in a place that NOTHING is blocking it. I actually purchased a USB extension cable and put it in the ceiling. After doing that, it sees all of my devices and can control all of them (I had it directly attached to my server previously just like the Gen 5 that had no issues being directly connected). Seeing as this could have been an oversight on my part, I have raised it to 5 stars for being very quick to respond to requests. Initial Review (Sometime before 8/14/2022) Although this device is snappy (very quick to respond to requests), it is not compatible with all of my devices, at least not without trying to connect them repeatedly (and I still haven't been able to connect them). I have the quickset Z-Wave deadbolt locks on my house and they all connected to the GEN5+ just fine. No connection errors, everything was quick to respond, and I received near real-time feedback about the lock status. I purchased a new server, new Z-wave bridge (this device) and attempted to connect all of my Z-Wave devices. Most of them connected just fine but the door locks WILL NOT CONNECT. I don't know if this is because they don't have the S2 encryption or if it is something else but they simply will not connect properly. I've removed and added multiple times (roughly 10 times for each lock). The system connects them but can't do anything else with them after connecting. It's quite annoying as I have everything in my house go to "lockdown" at 9pm (doors lock and they automatically lock again after 3 minutes of being unlocked). The Gen 5 plus device worked flawlessly, the only reason I upgraded to this one was because of the enhanced security feature of it. I'm hesitant to move back because when you remove a Z-Wave hub, you have to remove ALL of your devices and add them to the "new" hub... which means if I moved back to the Gen 5, I would essentially be adding a "new hub" back into the mix. I would then have to go to all of the Z-Wave devices, remove them from their current network and add them to the new hub. Rather annoying to do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by Y***I on 26 June 2025* I am very happy I bought this product. I have plugged in to my Pi3 with home automation. I had to upgrade the firmware, in that process I bricked it. I was then able to use nodejs and push a new firmware to it. Connectivity is great, it is a great value for your money. I was able to pair my zwave sensors easily and quickly. It has been reliable so far. ## Frequently Bought Together - Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus, Zwave Plus USB to Create Z-Wave hub, Gateway Controller with 700 Series ZWave, SmartStart and S2, Works with Raspberry Pi 4, Compatible with Home Assistant - SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Gateway, Universal Zigbee USB Gateway with Antenna for Home Assistant, IoBroker, Wireless Zigbee 3.0 USB Adapter(1 Pack) - Home Assistant Green | Smart Home hub with Advanced Automation | Official Home Assistant Hardware --- ## 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.tn/products/422398805-aeotec-z-stick-7-plus-zwave-plus-usb-to-create](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/422398805-aeotec-z-stick-7-plus-zwave-plus-usb-to-create) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*