Is This the Z-Wave Controller You've Been Waiting For?

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Home Assistant, the most active open-source project on GitHub, has launched Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2, a new USB adapter that can seamlessly connect any Z-Wave smart home device to Home Assistant.

This Z-Wave Plus Long Range Controller has been designed to help provide maximum Z-Wave coverage in your Smart Home.

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Checkout my full in-depth guide on setting up the ZWA-2 for NEW Z-Wave networks: https://youtu.be/uC29tntE2VA

Mentioned Links:
Migrating to Z-Wave JS UI Add-on: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/zwave_js/#how-to-switch-from-z-wave-js-to-the-z-wave-js-ui-add-on
Nortek HUSBZB-1 Upgrade Procedure: https://community.hubitat.com/t/guide-nortek-husbzb-1-nvm-backup-restore-and-updating-z-wave-firmware/48012
How To Update Z-Wave USB Stick Firmware - https://youtu.be/6AgRS4OZSss


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Chapters:
0:00 - Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 Z-Wave Plus Long Range Adapter for Home Assistant
0:52 - ZWA-2 Z-Wave Plus 800 Series / Z-Wave Plus Long Range
1:32 - ZWA-2 optimized for maximum range of Z-Wave Plus & Z-Wave Plus Long Range
2:06 - Taking apart the Home Connect ZWA-2 Z-Wave Controller
2:33 - How to setup the ZWA-2 to Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS Add-on for a new Z-Wave environment
3:36 - How to setup the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 to Home Assistant with the Z-Wave UI JS Add-on for a new Z-Wave environment
4:13 - Important Notes For Migrating to the Home Connect ZWA-2
5:06 - How to migrate Z-Wave network to the ZWA-2 on Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS Add-on
5:16 - How to backup Z-Wave network keys on Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS Add-on
5:42 - How to backup Z-Wave Configuration / NVM backup on Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS Add-on
6:06 - Migrating Z-Wave network to the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 on Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS Add-on
6:58 - How to migrate Z-Wave network to the ZWA-2 on Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS UI Add-on
7:08 - How to backup Z-Wave network keys on Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS UI Add-on
7:23 - Migrating Z-Wave network to the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 on Home Assistant with the Z-Wave JS UI Add-on
9:48 - How to fix common errors from Z-Wave controller migration on Home Assistant
10:18 - Additional Important Notes For Migrating to the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2
11:06 - Testing out the ZWA-2
12:05 - Optimal Installation of the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2

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