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Zooz ZEN53 DC Motor Controller

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Zooz Z-Wave Long Range DC Motor Controller ZEN53 LR, product image
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Does the Zooz ZEN53 DC Motor Controller work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The ZEN53 DC Motor Controller is a Z-Wave controller for DC motors in shades, blinds and awnings.

It supports Z-Wave Long Range on a hub that supports it. Zooz states compatibility with Home Assistant, Homey, Hubitat and SmartThings. It suits SmartThings and Home Assistant users through an integration (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, via integration
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Z-Wave, via Z-Wave JS

Key facts

Zooz ZEN53 DC Motor Controller facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
TypeDC motor controller[3]
Z-Wave chipunknown
Long RangeYes[3][4]
Power6-32 VDC[4]
Rating1.5 A, DC motors only[4]
Range300 ft line of sight, up to a mile with Long Range[4]
InstallationIndoor only[3][4]
HubsHome Assistant, Homey, Hubitat, SmartThings[1]
Releasedunknown

Integration paths

How the Zooz ZEN53 DC Motor Controller connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Z-WaveHUBZ-Wave hub or controller[1]unknownunknown
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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 Zooz ZEN53 DC Motor Controller

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[5][6]zwave_jsZ-Wave
  • Quality: No score[5][6]
  • IoT class: Local Push[5][6]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[5][6]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (local)[7]com.getzoozZ-Wave
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[7]
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

Zooz ZEN53 DC Motor Controller. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/zooz-zen53-dc-motor-controller. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsupport.getzooz.com / Zooz Support Center: ZEN53 DC Motor Controller compatible hubs
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    MFRgetzooz.com / Zooz: product portfolio
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    MFRgetzooz.com / Zooz: ZEN53 DC Motor Controller (product page)
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    MFRsupport.getzooz.com / Zooz Support Center: ZEN53 DC Motor Controller specs
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  5. [5]
    DBgithub.com / Z-Wave JS device database: Zooz ZEN53
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Zooz integration
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Zooz
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