Do I need a dongle for Z-Wave?
Z-Station - USB for Z-Wave / Zigbee / Thread / BLE
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Open Mar 01, 2026 - 03:19 AM
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Mar 01, 2026 - 03:19 AM
Yes, you typically need a Z-Wave dongle if your computer, Raspberry Pi, or smart home hub does not have built-in Z-Wave support. The dongle acts as a bridge, allowing your device to communicate with Z-Wave smart home devices. If your hub already has Z-Wave built in, a dongle is not necessary.
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Z-Station - USB for Z-Wave / Zigbee / Thread / BLE
Z-Station - a modern Z-Wave & Zigbee/Thread/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) USB Adaptor. It will transform your computer into a full-featured smart home gateway. A controller software compatible to the Silicon Labs Z-Wave Serial API (for example Z-Way) and Zigbee NCP is required to use the functions ...
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