Aeotec Zi-Stick Zigbee USB Dongle

The Aeotec Zi-Stick is a USB Zigbee dongle for building a Zigbee gateway with a compatible computer or single-board computer. The listing names Home Assistant, openHAB and Zigbee2MQTT among supported software, making it relevant to buyers assembling their own smart-home hub rather than seeking a standalone gateway.

At a glance

Uses Zigbee 3.0, according to the listing.
The maker describes it as platform independent and says it can connect to a wide range of Zigbee devices.
The listed software examples include Home Assistant, openHAB and Zigbee2MQTT.

Price

€21.68Save 31%

Reference price: ~~€31.40~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A USB connection allows use with compatible PCs, laptops and single-board computers to create a DIY Zigbee gateway.
The listing names several popular home-automation software options, giving buyers a basis for checking fit with an existing setup.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	AEOTEC
Model	Zi-Stick

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	USB
Hardware connector	USB Type A

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	4 Grams
Dimensions	35D x 17W x 8H millimetres
Colour	Orange

Computing specifications
Storage listed	1 MB

Other listed details
Special feature	Lightweight
Compatible device listed	Desktop
Compatible phone model listed	Raspberry Pi
Write speed	60 MB/s o inferiore
Flash memory type	SD
Secure Digital speed class	Class 6

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing includes storage, SD-card and write-speed fields alongside USB-dongle details. These entries are inconsistent with the stated product type and should not be treated as confirmed dongle capabilities. Confirm the relevant hardware and software compatibility for your particular host before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home-automation users building a Zigbee gateway with a compatible PC, laptop or single-board computer.
Buyers whose intended setup uses software such as Home Assistant, openHAB or Zigbee2MQTT.

Less suited to

Anyone seeking a complete, standalone smart-home hub rather than a USB dongle and host-based software setup.

Aeotec Zi-Stick Zigbee USB Dongle · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 75 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars9%9%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback reports positive impressions of build quality and reliability, with comments describing the stick as solid and use with Home Assistant as successful. That is encouraging for buyers building a host-based Zigbee gateway, but customer reports do not establish compatibility with every host, software version or Zigbee device. The overall rating distribution is mostly five-star but also includes ratings across the lower categories, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes the dongle as well-built and reports stable use.
The feedback summary includes a positive report of operation with Home Assistant.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Aeotec Zi-Stick do?

It is a USB Zigbee dongle intended to help a compatible computer or single-board computer act as a Zigbee gateway, using suitable smart-home software.

Which software is named in the listing?

The listing mentions Home Assistant, openHAB and Zigbee2MQTT, and says the stick works with other applications too.

Is this a complete smart-home hub?

The listing describes a USB stick used with a host device and smart-home software, so it is not presented as a standalone gateway.