Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro - Z-Wave and Zigbee USB

The Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro is an advanced USB adapter for smart homes that combines Z-Wave 800 and Zigbee 3.0 protocols in one device. It allows you to build your own smart home hub using open source platforms such as Home Assistant.

About the Aeotec brand

Aeotec is a German smart home development company offering a wide range of high-quality products with Z-Wave and Zigbee protocols. Their products are compatible with many open source platforms such as Home Assistant, OpenHAB and also the Samsung SmartThings platform.

Main product features

• 2-in-1 Smart Home Adapter: It supports Z-Wave 800 and Zigbee 3.0 protocols, making it easy to integrate and control a variety of smart devices with a single adapter.
• City control, cloud-free operation: Device control works without an internet connection - faster response times, increased reliability and better data security.
• Compact design: The slim adapter takes up minimal space and easily fits other USB devices.
• Wide compatibility: It is compatible with Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, OpenHAB and other open source platforms.
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi, Windows and Linux
• Modern technology: Equipped with the latest Silicon Labs technology to ensure excellent performance and reliable connectivity.

Smart home protocols and platform compatibility

• Z-Wave chip: EFR32ZG23
• Zigbee chip: EFR32MG21
• Supported protocols: Z-Wave 800 (Z-Wave Plus, Z-Wave Long Range), Zigbee 3.0
  • Z-Wave 800: the next generation of smart home automation! The new Z-Wave 800 chip (EFR32ZG23) offers increased range, energy efficiency and improved security - ideal for modern home automation solutions.
    • Reliable communication between smart home devices is ensured by up to 100 metres of indoor wireless range and improved network stability.
    • High-efficiency communication via EFR32ZG23 SoC (Silicon Labs)
    • Frequency band: 868.4 MHz (Europe)
    • Data transfer rate: up to 100 kbit/s
    • Advanced AES-128 encryption for maximum security
    • Optimised power consumption for longer battery life in sensors
    • Full network capacity: supports up to 4 000 devices on LR networks
    • Backwards compatibility with existing Z-Wave devices (Z-Wave Plus and above)
  • Z-Wave Long Range (LR):
    • More range and more flexibility! With Z-Wave Long Range (LR) technology, the wireless range increases significantly: up to 1.5 km wireless range - ideal for large buildings or outdoor areas
    • No mesh network required - direct point-to-point communication with the central unit
    • Supports up to 4,000 devices on the network (compared to the traditional Z-Wave limit of 232 devices)
    • Low power consumption - great for battery-powered sensors
• City remote control: Direct control via USB
• Factory platform: No specific factory platform; compatible with open source systems
• Integration with a cloud platform: Not required; local control is supported
• Compatibility with third-party platforms: Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, OpenHAB
• Integration options: Z-Wave Serial API, EZSP (Zigbee)
• Compatibility with other systems: Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS and Raspberry Pi 3 and above

Smart features

• Integration of devices: Allows you to add and manage Z-Wave and Zigbee devices
• Automation: Supports the creation of automation rules via compatible platforms
• City control: Works without the internet, ensuring fast and reliable operation
• Safe operation: Supports Z-Wave S2 security protocol

Other specifications

• Mere: 49 x 17 x 7 mm
• Operating temperature: 0 °C - 40 °C
• Humidity in operation: 8 % - 80 %
• Reach: Z-Wave: up to 150 m outdoors, Zigbee: up to 200 m outdoors