This USB Stick connects a PC or any other computing platform with USB interface to a wireless Z-Wave network.
A third party controller software compatible to the Sigma Designs Serial API is required to use the functions of the device. The third party software plus this UZB realize a static controller to manage and use Z-Wave devices of various vendors.
This stick works with all certified Z-Wave devices regardless of its vendor or date of origin. The Sigma Designs Serial API specification is available to all owners of a Sigma Designs Z-Wave SDK.
Please note that this product does not contain a license to run Z-Wave.Me’s controller software Z-Way. You can however upgrade the stick to accommodate this function using a licensing key ZWzme_ZWAYLIC.
With the new Z-Wave USB Stick Generation 5 by Aeon Labs your PC, notebook, Barebone, Raspberry Pi etc. change into a central controller of your smart home.
The control of the Z-Wave network is realized via "Z-Wave Serial API" (according to "Z-Wave Application Programmers Guide, INS10247"). It‘s also used by well-known Z-Wave control programs such as IP Symcon, Homeseer etc. This allows you to use the USB stick GEN5 universal with other Z-Wave software solutions. Thanks to the integrated battery, you can also include or exclude any devices in your Z-Wave network by pushing on the local button, when PC or Notebook is turned off.
