Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5+ User Manual

Z-Stick Gen5+ user guide
Modified on: Tue, 29 Dec, 2020 at 12:54 AM
Z-Stick Gen5+ (https://aeotec.com/z-wave-usb-stick/) offers compatibility with newer technologies than non +/plus,
standard Z-Stick Gen5. This includes Raspberry Pi 4 compatibility, and native Z-Wave SmartStart
(https://aeotec.com/z-wave-home-automation/z-wave-smart-start.html) and Z-Wave S2 (https://aeotec.com/z-wave-s2/)
compatibilities.
The technical specifications of Z-Stick Gen5+ (https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/6000242203) can be
viewed at that link.
Get to know your Z-Stick
'C' LED Indications
LED Color Unplugged / Plugged Description of function
No LED Unplugged No activity, z-wave management mode

Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5+ Specifications

General

Device Type	Z-Wave USB Stick
USB	USB 2.0
Operating Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Power Supply	USB powered
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Encryption	AES-128
Compatibility	Z-Wave
Z-Wave Frequency	868.42 MHz (EU); 908.42 MHz (US)
Range	Up to 150 meters (outdoors)
SDK	Z-Wave SDK

Summary

Get to know your Z-Stick

C LED Indications

Describes the meaning of different LED colors and blinking patterns on the Z-Stick.

Z-Stick Gen5+ vs Gen5 Comparison

Important Safety Information

Quick Start Guide

Manually Pair/Include Z-Wave Devices

Manually Unpair/Exclude Z-Wave Devices

Third-Party Software Integration

Recommended Free Software

Advanced Features

Z-Stick Gen5+ Backup Tool

Instructions for using the backup software to save and restore network configurations.

Using Z-Stick Gen5+ as Secondary Controller

Factory Reset Procedures

Reset via Physical Button

Step-by-step guide to factory reset the Z-Stick using its physical reset button.

Reset via Software

Method for performing a factory reset using compatible third-party software applications.

Disable Device LED