Product description: Z-Station - ZigBee / Z-Wave / Bluetooth / Thread / Matter USB hub
Z-Station is an innovative central control unit that is the heart of every smart home . Designed for maximum user convenience, it supports multiple communication protocols, including Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Thread and Matter. Thanks to this, managing devices from different manufacturers becomes is simple and intuitive. It communicates with the Smart Home control unit via a USB interface, the device is compatible with Home Assistant .
Z-Station enables you to manage lighting , heating , security systems and other elements of your home infrastructure from one central location. The intuitive interface and secure wireless connection ensure reliability and convenience of use. The mobile application allows you to remotely control, monitor and create advanced automation scenarios, adapting the operation devices to individual user needs.
Z-Station - ZigBee / Z-Wave / Bluetooth / Thread / Matter USB hub.
The Z-Station central unit is equipped with two antennas for ZigBee and Z-Wave.
Key Features of Z-Station
- Wireless Technology Support: Z-Station supports a wide range of wireless technologies, including Z-Wave, ZigBee, Thread and Bluetooth Low Energy, enabling integration with a variety of Smart Home devices.
- Open-source software compatibility: the device is compatible with popular open-source software such as Home Assistant, Z-WaveJS, Zigbee2MQTT, Node-RED, OpenHAB, Domoticz and FHEM, allowing for flexible smart home management.
- Z-Way included: Z-Station comes with best-in-class control software for Z-Wave and ZigBee, ensuring reliable and efficient device management.
- USB Type-C: Z-Station is equipped with a USB Type-C port and a one-meter USB cable is included in the package. The device appears as two serial ports for Z-Wave and ZigBee / Thread / BLE.
- High-quality external antennas: With high-quality external antennas, the Z-Station offers three times greater RF range for more reliable wireless connections.
- Network diagnostics: Built-in diagnostic tools allow you to monitor and analyze your Z-Wave network, allowing you to quickly troubleshoot problems and optimize system performance.
Key Features of Z-Station
- Advanced Z-Wave Features: Z-Station runs on the latest Z-Wave Plus V2 technology, offering strong S2 encryption for the highest level of security. Device installation is easy with Z-Wave SmartStart. The device supports a long range of up to 1 mile (1.6 km) and can manage up to 4,000 connected devices. Z-Station is tested to work with over 700 physical devices, ensuring broad interoperability. Additionally, an advanced network analysis and statistics tool allows for effective management of the Z-Wave network.
- ZigBee/Thread/BLE Support: Z-Station supports all 2.4 GHz IoT protocols, including ZigBee, OpenThread (Matter ready), and Bluetooth Low Energy, providing versatility in managing smart devices.
- Advanced Z-Wave.Me Features: The device leverages advanced Z-Wave.Me features, including Silicon Labs' Z-Wave Serial API and static APIs to support open-source software. Data backup and restore, Z-Wave traffic monitoring (Zniffer), transmission power adjustment, and network diagnostic tools improve network health. Interference detection protects against DoS attacks on the network.
- Key Z-Way Features: Z-Station is based on Z-Way software, offering full support for its advanced features. Open HTTP API allows interaction with devices, and mobile applications for iOS and Android facilitate remote management. Z-Station supports the creation of automation rules for many different applications and easy integration with other systems in the home. A rich community of users creates their own Smart Home applications, which increases the functionality of the device.
The device is equipped with a USB Type-C cable. 
Z-Station enables communication with ZigBee, Z-Wave, Matter, Thread devices.Installing the Z-Station
On a Shelf: The Z-Station can be placed on any horizontal surface, such as a shelf, table, or the case of the computer it is connected to. Rubber feet prevent the device from sliding, ensuring a stable and secure position.
On the wall: The device is designed for wall mounting. The included screws make installation easy and ensure that the device is permanently attached to the wall, allowing you to make the most of the space in your home.
Contents of the set
- Z-Station
- ZigBee/Thread/Bluetooth antenna
- Z-Wave Antenna
- USB C cable - 2 pcs.
- Quick assembly pins
| Z-Station Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Supported software | Z-Way, Home Assistant, OpenHAB, Domoticz, FHEM, Z/IP, Z-Ware and others |
| API Series | Silicon Labs Z-Wave Serial API with Z-Wave.Me extensions |
| Z-Wave SDK | 7.21 or later |
| Z-Wave Features | Z-Wave Plus, S2 encryption, Smart Start, Long Range |
| Z-Wave Transceiver | Silicon Labs ZGM130S |
| Zigbee/Thread/BLE transceiver | Silicon Labs EFR32MG21P |
| API Series | Silicon Labs EZSP Serial API with Z-Wave.Me extensions |
| Interface | USB Type-C |
| Antenna | Linx Technologies 868 MHz and 2.4 GHz |
| Frequency range | from 865 MHz to 869 MHz and 2.4 GHz |
| Regions | Europe, India, China, Russia, South Africa, Middle East |
| FCC Certification | Yes |
| CE certification | Yes |
| EAN/UPC | 4673724090174 |
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