expiredMeowssi | Staff posted Aug 25, 2025 09:46 PM
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expiredMeowssi | Staff posted Aug 25, 2025 09:46 PM
Smartest House Home Automation: Zooz 800 Z-Wave Long Range S2 Dimmer Switch
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Z-Wave is still the best performing platform out there the whole "oh but you need a hub" is just BS. so what, spend $30-$80 once and get a stick or hub or whatever, and you can connect multiple devices to it.
Wi-Fi devices work OK, Matter is steaming bag of disappointment. Matter over Thread is even worse.
Zigbee works well also - but crowds the 2.4ghz space and depending on your router's channels, might interfere with your 2.4ghz network. You need to pre-plan deployment.
I'm waiting on ordering the Home Assistant "Paper towel holder" z-wave coordinator/hub. It's a beast and will allow me to reach further into my property.
Z-wave is, in my opinion, the current king of home automation protocols. That's a hill I'm willing to die on.
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The Zwave stick? If so, yes.
Anyways, isn't this their normal "sale" price?
This is all new to me. I was prepared to shell out $30-40 for the adapter
Garage door controller relay is about 40% off compared to similar model on Amazon so that one I will def get.
You will also want the XS/Tilt sensors for each door. I have the 700 series. If you are just getting into this, you'll benefit by purchasing the latest 800 LR which will connect directly to your Zooz USB Controller. Much better status updates on door status (open/closed).
Wonder if their USB stick will work with Home Assistant?
Just got into this and already lowing it
The Zwave stick? If so, yes.
Anyways, isn't this their normal "sale" price?
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Buy a spare. I was introduced to these on an SD thread and I have replaced 4 of 13 switches in 5 years. Hopefully this 800 series is more durable as none of them have failed yet, but they are all only a year or two in use. I honestly do appreciate them so long as they work as they are much more practical than smart bulbs.
Brown out, surges, etc., are notorious for breaking smart switches - always good to have a spare or two... especially if your entire house is 'smart'.
Bought a house 5 years ago with all these switches. You're exactly right about the brown out/surges. I've replaced 6 so far, all failed during storms.
You will also want the XS/Tilt sensors for each door. I have the 700 series. If you are just getting into this, you'll benefit by purchasing the latest 800 LR which will connect directly to your Zooz USB Controller. Much better status updates on door status (open/closed).
I was thinking about ZEN17 for the garage, my openers are from 92, so nothing smart about them. For closed door sensor I will just attach some mechanical or magnetic switch.
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Buy a spare. I was introduced to these on an SD thread and I have replaced 4 of 13 switches in 5 years. Hopefully this 800 series is more durable as none of them have failed yet, but they are all only a year or two in use. I honestly do appreciate them so long as they work as they are much more practical than smart bulbs.
Brown out, surges, etc., are notorious for breaking smart switches - always good to have a spare or two... especially if your entire house is 'smart'.
Bought a house 5 years ago with all these switches. You're exactly right about the brown out/surges. I've replaced 6 so far, all failed during storms.
Might be worth investing in an Intermatic Smart Guard (IG2240-IMSK). I purchased 2 of these, 1 for each 200A panel, to provide whole home surge protection. The modules are replaceable making this a permanent and easy maintenance solution.
I was thinking about ZEN17 for the garage, my openers are from 92, so nothing smart about them. For closed door sensor I will just attach some mechanical or magnetic switch.
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After my last purchase from the smartest house, I'm out... no reply to emails about shipping the wrong item. Chargeback.
That's really surprising. When I've asked about an order, requested support for a product, they have been very responsive and engaged.
As an installer, never experienced something similar regarding Zooz. Certainly , they made errors , but fixed once reported.
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