Description
The Aeotec Z-Stick USB Adapter with Battery Gen5+ is a compact Z-Wave Plus controller designed to turn any computer, Raspberry Pi or compatible host system into a smart-home gateway. With its integrated rechargeable battery, the Z-Stick Gen5+ allows you to include or exclude Z-Wave devices even when your main controller is powered down.
This upgraded Gen5+ edition enhances performance, improves wireless range and adds support for SmartStart and S2 security – ensuring faster setup, stronger encryption and smoother automation. Its plug-and-play USB design makes it suitable for beginners and advanced home-automation users who want a flexible, locally controlled Z-Wave network without relying on the cloud.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model number | ZW090 (regional variants for US, AU, EU) |
| Dimensions | 88 × 28.5 × 10 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 19 g |
| Power supply | USB DC 4.75V – 5.25V |
| Internal battery | Lithium 3.7V, 100 mAh |
| Standby current | 30 µA |
| Operating current | 98 mA (PA mode) / 40 mA (standard mode) |
| RF sensitivity | 9.6 kbps: –90 dBm / 100 kbps: –90 dBm |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Storage temperature | –20 °C to 70 °C |
| Wireless range | Up to 150 m (open field) |
| Certifications | CE, RCM, FCC |


















