---
product_id: 223893683
title: "Z-Stick Gen5 Plus"
brand: "aeotec"
price: "Bs.7"
currency: BOB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/223893683-z-stick-gen5-plus
store_origin: BO
region: Bolivia
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# 50% faster USB connectivity S2 encryption Z-Stick Gen5 Plus

**Brand:** aeotec
**Price:** Bs.7
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔗 Connect, Secure, and Control Your Smart Home Like Never Before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Z-Stick Gen5 Plus by aeotec
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.7 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/223893683-z-stick-gen5-plus)

## 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

- • **Future-Proof Your Home:** Upgrade firmware wirelessly for compatible Z-Wave Plus devices.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- • **Seamless SmartStart Setup:** Easily connect Z-Wave devices by scanning QR codes.
- • **Lightning-Fast Communication:** Enjoy 50% faster performance for secure device interactions.
- • **Unmatched Security Standards:** Experience peace of mind with AES 128-bit encryption and UL 1023 compliance.

## Overview

The Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Plus is a versatile Z-Wave USB hub that enhances your smart home experience. Compatible with various operating systems, it simplifies device setup with SmartStart, ensures top-notch security with S2 encryption, and boosts communication speed by 50%. Perfect for tech-savvy users looking to create a robust and secure home automation system.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- Works with Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac, Linux to create a z wave hub for control of Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus devices
- Easier device setup than standard Z-Stick Gen5. Now supports SmartStart device installation when used with compatible software connect Z-Wave devices simply by scanning compatible QR codes
- More secure than standard Z-Stick Gen5. Upgraded to offer Z-Wave Security 2 (S2) encryption, this Plus edition of Z-Stick is enhanced with AES 128-bit encryption, ECDH key exchange, and pro-security grade UL 1023 compliance
- Faster than standard Z-Stick Gen5. Plus edition offers a 50% speed performance when communicating securely vs. non Plus edition. And can be used to upgrade the firmware of compatible Z-Wave Plus devices that can accept OTA / wireless firmware upgrades
- Compatible with Z-Wave enabled, home automation software including Home Assistant, Home Seer, Indigo 7, OpenHab, and OpenHab2. No software included. Z-Wave Plus certified. Z-Wave Plus certification number

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Color | White |
| Data Link Protocol | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AEOTEC
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Data Link Protocol:** USB
- **UPC:** 810667025359
- **Minimum Required Operating System Version:** Debian 9.0 Stretch, Linux Mint 18, Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus, Windows 10
- **Manufacturer:** Aeotec

## Images

![Z-Stick Gen5 Plus - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bgGGDeOvL.jpg)
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![Z-Stick Gen5 Plus - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OGa7OjxIL.jpg)
![Z-Stick Gen5 Plus - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cxy8l-XwL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have z-wave switches from 5 years ago - i do not have the qr codes. will this still work?**
A: I have many old and some newer zwave devices. All communicated with the Zstick gen5+ after upgrading from Aeotec's older zstick gen5. I never had to use a qr code. Typical procedure is to place your controller software in exclusion and place your device in exclusion mode. You could also "reset" your device - look in the manual. Next place your controller software in inclusion mode and set your device to inclusion mode. They should then eventually pair.

**Q: What's the point of the battery? if the power is out, the raspberry pi is off, so no controller. better yet, all of my z-wave devices will also be off**
A: Some z wave devices are also battery powered. For example, many smart locks. I believe there are numerous smart blinds as well which are either battery or solar powered.

**Q: Does this device use a gen 7 zwave chip? if not, does aeotec plan to release a new version of this usb stick in the near future?**
A: The Z-Stick Gen5 uses the Gen5 chip, there will be a later Z-Stick 7 as the next update to series 700 featuring Gen7 z-wave.

**Q: Can you tranfer an existing z-stick 5 configuration to this z-stick 5+?**
A: Using the Aeotec z-wave controller backup/restore utility, I was able to successfully transfer my z-wave network  from a SmartStick controller to the Aeotec z-stick Gen5+.  Aeotec technical support was very helpful providing instructions on how to get this done.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with home assistant.
*by M***R on August 3, 2022*

We have been using this with home assistant for a couple of months to control a dozen switches and dimmers. It has been working perfectly. I was initially going to buy the Gen7 version but research uncovered that the Gen7 chipset if faulty and doesn't handle large z-wave networks well while this Gen5 works without issue on the same z-wave network.When I purchased this the Gen 7 dongle was cheaper. It appears that the buggy Gen7 chips are the reason that Gen7 devices can be found at better prices than the Gen5 devices.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with Home Assistant
*by A***M on June 12, 2023*

Plugged in, followed Home Assistant's simple instructions, added a device and moved on with my day - you can find cheaper options, but this seems to be reliable so far

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well after some challenges - do your homework!
*by D***E on June 25, 2023*

I have Home Assistant running on Raspberry Pi 4 with USB SSD, along with this Z-Stick - very specifically Gen5+. I think it's now working and stable.It's not been without pain - when you're automating a home it's fun, challenging, convenient and safe - but when it goes wrong and you're traveling and family is home, it becomes urgent and very inconvenient if the components don't work.I had a previous Gen 5 from experimenting a few years ago. I figured it was time to revive my project so this year I researched again and determined that a Z-Stick 7 was appropriate. It was a disaster - there are known problems, and after upgrading the firmware and seeing the Z-wave network lose it's marbles a couple of times, and a complete reset and rebuild ground-up, research said go back to Gen 5+. I had to ignore the Gen 5 I had sitting in my drawer.So I've spent 3x what I should have on Aeotec for wanting the best of the pick.Now it's working, I'm impressed with the combination, but per the headline - do your homework and be prepared to spend time researching if you have problems.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*