# Aeotec Zi-Stick (Zigbee)

*Aeotec / ZGA008*

> The Zi-Stick is a USB Zigbee 3.0 coordinator stick. It works with Home Assistant, openHAB, Zigbee2MQTT and other host software, and needs no cloud service. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (Zigbee).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aeotec-zi-stick
- Last checked: 2026-10-17

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aeotec](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aeotec) |
| Category | USB radio |
| Model numbers | ZGA008 |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | USB stick, Zigbee[^3][^2] |
| Radios | Zigbee 3.0, 2.4 GHz[^3][^2] |
| Chip | EFR32MG21A020[^3] |
| Z-Wave Long Range | No Z-Wave radio[^3] |
| Range | Up to 200 m in open space[^3][^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the Aeotec Zi-Stick (Zigbee) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | Host computer or single-board computer running Zigbee software[^2] | Yes[^3] | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aeotec Zi-Stick (Zigbee)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zigbee | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | Via integration[^2] |  |

## Roles in a smart home

**Infrastructure roles**

| Role | Acts as one |
| --- | --- |
| Zigbee coordinator | Yes[^2] |

## 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)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aeotec products. https://aeotec.com/products/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^2]: Zi-Stick (Zigbee) - Aeotec US store. https://store.aeotec.com/products/zi-stick-zigbee-zga008 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^3]: Zi-Stick (Zigbee) - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/aeotec-z-stick-zigbee/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)