Aeotec - Zigbee USB Dongle Zi-Stick AEO_ZGA008

Aeotec Zi-Stick: Compact and Powerful Zigbee USB Adapter

The Aeotec Zi-Stick is a locally operated Zigbee USB dongle that puts you in complete control of your smart home. Designed with privacy and autonomy in mind, the Zi-Stick does not rely on any cloud services—your data remains local, secure, and fully under your control. Connect it to a Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, laptop, desktop, or even a MacBook, and instantly transform your device into a powerful Zigbee gateway.

Compatible with thousands of Zigbee 3.0 devices—including Philips Hue, IKEA Tradfri, Osram, Xiaomi Aqara, and more—the Zi-Stick allows you to control, automate, and customize your smart home through local platforms like Home Assistant, openHAB, Zigbee2MQTT, FHEM, Node-RED, ioBroker, and Jeedom.

Main Features

• Fully local operation — no cloud processing, total data privacy
• Compatible with leading smart home platforms: Zigbee2MQTT, Home Assistant, openHAB, Node-RED, and more
• Uses the latest EFR32MG21 Zigbee 3.0 chip from Silicon Labs
• 200m open-air Zigbee range with +20 dBm TX power and -99 dBm RX sensitivity
• Pre-configured for easy integration via USB-UART bridge
• Thread-ready hardware for future Matter support via firmware update
• Ultra-compact design: one of the smallest Zigbee sticks on the market
• Ideal for DIY setups and advanced automation applications

Technical Specifications

• Model: ZGA008
• Zigbee Chip: Silicon Labs EFR32MG21
• Zigbee Version: 3.0
• Zigbee Frequency: 2.4 GHz (global)
• TX Power: +20 dBm
• RX Sensitivity: -99 dBm
• Max Range: 200 meters in open air
• Power Supply: USB DC 4.75V – 5.25V
• Recommended Host Current: 50 mA
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Product Weight: 3.5 g
• Product Dimensions: 37 × 17 × 8.5 mm