{"product":{"product_id":"B01GJ826F8","title":"GoControl CECOMINOD016164 HUSBZB-1 USB Hub","price":"43.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GzEBEgWSL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GJ826F8"},"comments":[{"body":"I've done it both ways, it's far easier with a USB stick. Not only that, but you eliminate a possible point of failure by removing smartthings. There's a [combo zwave and zigbee](https://www.amazon.com/GoControl-CECOMINOD016164-Linear-HUSBZB-1/dp/B01GJ826F8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1499526867\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=zigbee+zwave+usb) usb stick on amazon that you can also connect smart bulbs to.\r\n\r\nEdit: Added a link","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"cmlaney"},{"body":"I personally really like [this HUSBZB-1 stick](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ826F8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1), it's worked great for me so far.\r\n\r\nI think it's worth getting the combo stick—then you at least don't have to buy yet another stick later if you ever want to add a few Zigbee devices.\r\n\r\nFor WiFi connected devices, just make sure to plug your device in using ethernet if at all possible, since it'll benefit from the additional bandwidth and not conflicting with other devices or Z-Wave \u0026amp; Zigbee.\r\n\r\nMake sure you put the stick on an extension cable—it's best to keep it away from the main unit to avoid interference.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"OverZealousCreations"},{"body":"I think you want the: Nortek HUBZ1\r\nThere are lots of people that like the Conbee sticks too, but I found this one to be very reliable and has the added benefit of working with zigbee and zwave. You can probably find it somewhere else a bit cheaper. I think I got mine for around $30\r\n\r\nhttps://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01GJ826F8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R6Z4R7R0TN478D7QY1BN","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"homegrowntechie"},{"body":"Thanks *again*. \r\n\r\nI know I’m drifting from the specific topic but… last question (probably!). Did you use the [Nortek](https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01GJ826F8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WX5J55706YYW6MRFDE47)?  Unless I have the wrong model, I believe this is the only solution for both Zigbee and Z-wave that doesn’t require soldering, etc. \r\n\r\nWe only have one Z-wave but being that it’s a front door lock we’d hate to replace it. We can convert it to HomeKit but then it loses geofencing features. It costs almost as much to replace as probably everything else still on Zigbee.","subreddit_name":"SmartThings","author":"AnIronWaffle"},{"body":"Late to the game, but figured I'd add my 2 cents. \r\n\r\nIf [this is the combo Z-Wave / Zigbee USB Stick](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ826F8) you're using, it will **not** work with Zigbee2Mqtt. I have the exact same stick and tried to transition from ZHA to Zigbee2Mqtt recently and found out it's just not supported right now. And I do not know if they plan on supporting it in the future.   \r\nSo unfortunately, installing the stick on a RaspPi in hopes of running Zigbee2Mqtt may not be a viable solution.\r\n\r\nI really don't think you need to worry about where your USB hub is located though. Z-wave and Zigbee are both mesh networks, and work quite well. They're on a completely different frequency from Wifi, so your network isn't going to make a difference here (But it also doesn't cause interference with Wifi devices and vice versa).  \r\nAs I said, the mesh works quite well for both. Most all devices that are connected to mains power (light switches, wall outlets, etc) act as a repeater. So long as you have enough repeaters spread out around the house, there's no need to worry about your coverage or where the central hub is located.   \r\nFor Zwave, I use Zooz light switches as my repeaters. For ZigBee, I use Sengled smart outlets. But you can mix and match all you want.  \r\nMy server is in the garage, and I still get perfect signal and instant updates on devices clear on the other side of the house.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"Rokanishu"},{"body":"Aqara sensors do not require the \"Aqara Hub\". They are powered by z-wave, so any z-wave hub *should* work. \r\n\r\nPersonally, I use the [HUSBZB-1 USB Hub](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ826F8) with Home Assistant for my Aqara door and motion sensors and it works great. Though I don't own any wall switches, I would imagine it's the same as the sensors.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"Rokanishu"},{"body":"I bought this one last year and I haven't had an issue with getting Z-wave devices on it. I haven't migrated any ZigBee as of yet. I am not sure if there is a newer version out yet though and it doesn't seem to support the latest Z-wave security features. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ826F8/ref=ppx\\_yo\\_dt\\_b\\_asin\\_title\\_o03\\_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"Aged_Hatchetman"},{"body":"If you're running HA, or willing to switch I would recommend the HUSBZB-1 linked below. Added benefit is that you can isolate as much of your smart home as you can or would like to, and less lag/latency between button/switch and response if you keep everything local.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GJ826F8?ref=yo\\_pop\\_ma\\_swf","subreddit_name":"smarthome","author":"forbode"},{"body":"I got this one from Amazon\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/GoControl-CECOMINOD016164-HUSBZB-1-USB-Hub/dp/B01GJ826F8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=zigbee+usb\u0026amp;qid=1639769596\u0026amp;sr=8-4\r\n\r\nIt is a usb stick with zigbee and z-wave. So far it is great BUT it only works with ZHA (zigbee home assistant) it doesn’t work with Z2M (zigbee2mqqt). So before buying any Zigbee component do research to what is compatible with. \r\n\r\nThere are a lot of opinions between ZHA and Z2M I prefer ZHA since is the “easiest” integration plug the stick find the device and go for it. Newer devices require HA to be updated so Z2M will get the devices working faster (that was my experience with the new E1 Aquara door window sensor, it was not until the HA December update that it worked with ZHA while Z2M had it way faster). \r\n\r\nSo like everything in HA do a bit more research first to avoid been bitten later.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"No-Week-L"},{"body":"I'm trying to get the [goconnect](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GJ826F8?psc=1\u0026amp;ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details) running because it supports both z-wave and zigbee. I could also try the Conbee II, but then I'll have to return the goconnect and order the conbee and I'm impatient when it comes to shipping, lol.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"denkyuu"},{"body":"I just bought this (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01GJ826F8/) and it controls all the Sengled bulbs I got in the house without having to use that hub which connects to their cloud service that was down for 2 days last week.  \r\n\r\nInstalled Home Assistant and that Zigbee/Zwave stick and I couldn't be happier, also makes the lights respond faster since it doesn't need to go their servers and back to turn on a light in my house lol","subreddit_name":"homeautomation","author":"Gardakkan"},{"body":"It is [this one that was recommended here](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GJ826F8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KZEEJSFNPZH70H1Y064M?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1). Reception has been good, not really sure how to quantify it but this is located very centrally in the house and I haven’t noticed any problems. \r\n\r\nModem is located annoyingly in the living room because it’s fiber and I can’t move it easily so I just ran a network cable into the unfinished basement through the wall then up into the bottom of the SMC which you can see in the bottom left corner.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"diearzte2"},{"body":"I’ve used it for a few years with no issues. It’s been way more stable than the legacy z-wave integration. I don’t have IKEA or hue devices though, so ymmv. This is the dongle I have: https://www.amazon.com/GoControl-CECOMINOD016164-HUSBZB-1-USB-Hub/dp/B01GJ826F8","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"skeletalcarp"},{"body":"Get a [Nortek](https://www.amazon.com/GoControl-CECOMINOD016164-HUSBZB-1-USB-Hub/dp/B01GJ826F8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=22NUG6ZWNQZUN\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=nortek+husbzb-1\u0026amp;qid=1633952270\u0026amp;sprefix=nortek%2Caps%2C205\u0026amp;sr=8-3) and don't look back. Have been using mine for 4 years. 39 Zigbee and 43 Zwave devices on it with no issues. Running ZHA.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"Jwelvaert"},{"body":"Yea I want either zigbee or zwave (don’t have any devices of either yet) as I don’t want a ton of WiFi bulbs. I do already have a couple WiFi ones I use outdoors. But only because i didn’t know any better. \r\n\r\nI’m going to eventually grab the zwave + zigbee [usb dongle hub](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GJ826F8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MJ1542MJKAE6Z3FZRGD6?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) to help get started and not have to use a bran diet specific hub. Although I guess if I do use hue I could use their hub.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"mrbigbluff21"}]}