# Aeotec Range Extender Zi

*Aeotec / ZGA001-A*

> The Range Extender Zi is a plug-in Zigbee 3.0 repeater with a range of up to 100 m. It is certified to work with SmartThings and needs a Smart Home Hub. It suits SmartThings users, with native support through Zigbee. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (Zigbee).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aeotec-range-extender-zi
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aeotec](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aeotec) |
| Category | Range extender |
| Model numbers | ZGA001-A |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Plug-in repeater, Zigbee[^3][^2] |
| Radios | Zigbee 3.0[^3] |
| Chip | unknown |
| Z-Wave Long Range | No Z-Wave radio[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Aeotec Range Extender Zi connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | Smart Home Hub[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aeotec Range Extender Zi**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zigbee | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^3] |  |
| Zigbee | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | Via integration[^2] |  |
| Zigbee | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.aeotec |

## Related pages

- [Aeotec sticks, modules and range extenders](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/aeotec-controllers-and-range-extenders) (line)
- [Aeotec](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aeotec) (brand)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (protocol)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aeotec products. https://aeotec.com/products/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^2]: Range Extender Zi - Aeotec US store. https://store.aeotec.com/products/range-extender-zi-zga001 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^3]: Range Extender Zi - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/products/aeotec-range-extender-zi/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)