Z-Wave controller, which one?

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Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:45 pm
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Z-Wave controller, which one?

Is there a consensus on which is the best z-wave controller to add the my house?

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Thu Nov 24, 2022 5:57 pm
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Re: Z-Wave controller, which one?

I like the Z-Stick Gen5+. The gen 7 version might be a bit better (faster), but it is only an incremental change and they'll both support all the same Z-Wave modules from Indigo's perspective. The advantage of the Gen5 is it uses Apple's built-in usbmodem serial driver. The gen7 is a step back on the driver side IMO in that is requires the 3rd party SI Labs driver (like the really old S2 series). Not depending on 3rd party serial drivers tends to be a smart move, especially with how Apple changes the USB stack and hardware.

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Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:22 am
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Re: Z-Wave controller, which one?

I am using since few months the Aeotec Gen7 as the Gen5 was not available and the Gen2 was failing.
I am satisfied, it works without problems also with older modules (Fibaro, for example)

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