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{% linkable_title Supported Z-Wave USB Sticks & Hardware Modules %}

You need to have a supported Z-Wave USB stick or module installed.

Device	Works on Linux	Works on Windows	Works on OSX
Aeotec Z-Stick	✓
Aeotec Z-Stick Series 2	✓
Aeotec Z-Stick Series 5	✓	✓	✓
Pine64 Z-Wave Module	✓
Razberry GPIO Module	✓
Seluxit ViaSens 100
Sigma Designs UZB Stick
Tricklestar
Vision USB Stick
ZWave.me UZB1	✓

If you're using Hass.io or running HASS in a Docker container, it's recommended to use a USB stick, not a module. Passing a module through Docker is more complicated than passing a USB stick through.

{% linkable_title Stick Alternatives %}

The alternative to a stick is a hub that supports Z-Wave. Home Assistant supports the following hubs with Z-Wave support:

• Vera
• Wink

{% linkable_title Controller Notes %}

{% linkable_title Aoetec Stick %}

By default this will turn on "disco lights", which you can turn off by following the instructions in the device specific page

{% linkable_title Razberry Board %}

You need to disable the on-board Bluetooth since the board requires the use of the hardware UART (and there's only one on the Pi3). You do this by following the instructions in the device specific page