What Is the Remote Switch ZEN34 and What Does It Do?
The Remote Switch ZEN34 from ZOOZ is a battery-powered Z-Wave scene controller designed as a wireless paddle switch. It solves the problem of needing extra control points in a smart home without running new wires or hiring an electrician. Users commonly install it in standard switch boxes or stick it to flat surfaces using its magnetic base and adhesive for convenient access to lights, scenes, or devices. The paddles act like remote buttons to trigger on/off actions or custom scenes when paired with a compatible Z-Wave hub. It runs on the 800 series Z-Wave chip for long-range support up to 1300 feet, S2 security, and SmartStart pairing. Battery life supports frequent use without wiring.
What Does the Remote Switch ZEN34 Work With? (Compatibility and Integrations)
The ZEN34 offers direct native integration with advanced Z-Wave hubs that support scene control, such as Z-Box Hub, HomeSeer, Hubitat, and Home Assistant via Z-Wave JS. A Z-Wave hub is required; smart speakers like Alexa or Google Home do not function as hubs and lack direct support. It works locally over Z-Wave with no cloud dependency once paired, enabling reliable scene triggering and device control. Voice assistant support occurs indirectly through compatible hubs, such as Hubitat with Alexa, but requires hub setup for full paddle functionality. Known limitations include incompatibility with basic Z-Wave systems lacking scene programming and no native Matter, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, or HomeKit support without bridges. Pairing needs the device in range, with the upper paddle tapped six times or QR/DSK for S2 hubs.
Does the Remote Switch ZEN34 Work With Home Assistant?
Yes, the ZEN34 works with Home Assistant. It uses the Z-Wave JS integration. Functionality works locally over Z-Wave. Typically exposed features include multi-tap paddle events for scenes, on/off control, and associations.