FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite

Main features

Uses Z-Wave 700 series technology (Z-Wave Plus V2) for fast, secure and energy-efficient communication with compatible smart-home devices.

Works wirelessly through 2.4 GHz WiFi, allowing easy placement without the need for a wired connection.

Perfect for smaller homes or apartments, typically supporting up to around 40 Z-Wave devices for optimal performance.

Offers a user-friendly interface with support for simple block scenes, advanced automation, profiles, schedules, and LUA scripting for more demanding users.

Maintains core automation locally, ensuring your scenes and key functions continue to work even if the internet connection is interrupted.

Compact and discreet design that blends easily into any interior while acting as the central control unit for your smart home.

Description

The FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite is a compact and affordable smart-home gateway designed for small homes and apartments. It uses the same software platform as the larger Home Center 3, offering solid automation performance in a smaller and budget-friendly format.
With support for the Z-Wave 700 series, WiFi connectivity, and an intuitive interface, it provides reliable control over lighting, heating, shading, sensors, smart plugs, and many other devices.
Its lightweight design and wireless flexibility make it ideal for new users looking to begin their smart-home journey without complexity, while still benefiting from advanced automation, scene creation, and security-focused local operation.

echnical specifications

Specification	Detail
Model	HC3L-001
Processor	ARM Cortex-A7 single-core 900 MHz
RAM	512 MB DDR3L
Internal memory	4 GB eMMC
Wireless protocol	Z-Wave 700 series (Z-Wave Plus V2)
WiFi	2.4 GHz, 802.11 b/g/n
Recommended device capacity	Up to approx. 40 Z-Wave devices
Plugins	Up to around 5 recommended
QuickApps	Up to around 10 recommended
Scenes	Up to around 20 recommended
Power supply	5 V DC, max. 1 A
Operating temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Operating humidity	Up to 75% (non-condensing)
Dimensions	178 × 110 × 31 mm