Compatible Zwave devices? UK (door sensors)

[Sharpy (Aaron Sharp)]

Hi everyone it’s finally time to add some more sensors to my setup I have decided on using zwave protocol I’m going to use the AEON AEOEZW090-C Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5, Z-Wave Plus controller that I think is compatible with OH

How do you know what sensors/devices are compatible with this controller and the OH binding

I’m after a door sensor small and cheap (Panasonic door sensor, coolcam sensor)

[cgeo (Christos)]

I would think that all z-wave compatible devices can be used with this stick. I have the same and it works with all the zwave manufacturers I use

Regards,
Christos

[luckymallari (Lucky)]

+1 I use this stick also, and have had NO issues whatsoever. The only thing you might consider is the SECURITY implementation of newer devices. This is included in the latest Binding snapshot, but individual items might need to be updated in the device database

[chris (Chris Jackson)]

@luckymallari

but individual items might need to be updated in the device database

The database shouldn’t need to be updated. It doesn’t really have any impact on the security side of things (thankfully ).

[Sharpy (Aaron Sharp)]

@luckymallari

SECURITY

What are the security concerns I thought zwave was secure

@cgeo

all z-wave compatible

So I can buy any device that has zwave and add it too my system are they all added with auto discover or do you have too write the configuration files

@chris

database

Iv not read about a dB before is this updated with the bindings

To Everyone…

I have been looking at a Panasonic open close sensor they are semi cheap would these work they are for smart things

Also these

Vesternet: Smart Home Automation - Z-Wave & Zigbee Products

[chris (Chris Jackson)]

@Sharpy

What are the security concerns I thought zwave was secure

It can be secure - there are security features, but only if enabled.

@Sharpy

So I can buy any device that has zwave and add it too my system are they all added with auto discover or do you have too write the configuration files

Generally any ZWave device should work. We have a database with around 700+ devices in it and it’s easy to add more devices if needed.

@Sharpy

Iv not read about a dB before

See here.

@Sharpy

is this updated with the bindings

Yes.

@Sharpy

I have been looking at a Panasonic open close sensor they are semi cheap would these work they are for smart things

If they are ZWave, they will work. ZWave devices are note designed for SmartThings - ZWave is an inter-operable system.

[Sharpy (Aaron Sharp)]

@chris

Generally any ZWave device should work. We have a database with around 700+ devices in it and it’s easy to add more devices if needed.

So If it says zwave just buy whatever device suits my needs and it will just be easy to add even if it’s not in the database thanks for your replys

[chris (Chris Jackson)]

Yep - that’s correct. It’s the nicest thing about ZWave - in general, there are few interoperability issues…

[luckymallari (Lucky)]

Yup. Zwave has a nice standard and well-documented protocol unlike other devices.

[Sharpy (Aaron Sharp)]

Thanks everyone for the replys hello again lucky