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Aeotec Door/Window Sensor 8

Aeotec / ZWA055-A, ZWA055-B, ZWA055-C

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Door/Window Sensor 8, product view
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Does the Aeotec Door/Window Sensor 8 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Door/Window Sensor 8 is a Z-Wave Long Range contact sensor that also detects tilt and reports temperature and humidity. It carries the Works with SmartThings badge. It suits SmartThings and Home Assistant users, with native support through Z-Wave.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Z-Wave, native
Home Assistant
Yes[2][3]
Z-Wave, native

Key facts

Aeotec Door/Window Sensor 8 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[4][5]
List price$39.99[5] as of
GenerationGen 8[1]
SensesOpen and close, tilt, temperature, humidity, dew point[1][5]
RadioZ-Wave 800 series, Long Range[1][5]
Power1 CR14250 battery or 5 V USB-C, about 4 years on battery[1][5]

Integration paths

How the Aeotec Door/Window Sensor 8 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Z-Waveunknownunknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Aeotec Door/Window Sensor 8

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[2][3]zwave_jsZ-Wave
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (local)[6]com.aeotecZ-Wave
  • App: Official[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[6]
Model namedNone stated
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Aeotec Door/Window Sensor 8. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aeotec-door-window-sensor-8. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRaeotec.com / Door Window Sensor 8 - Aeotec
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / Z-Wave JS device configuration: Aeotec ZWA055 Door / Window Sensor 8
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Z-Wave integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRaeotec.com / Aeotec products
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    MFRstore.aeotec.com / Door/Window Sensor 8 - Aeotec US store
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  6. [6]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Aeotec
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