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Aeotec TriSensor (ZWA005)

Aeotec

mid local: excellentFully controllable on your LAN with no internet dependency. Z-Wave
Price
mid band last checked Jun 7, 2026
HA fit
good
Works offline
yes
Setup
moderate
Hub needed
yes

Newer version available. This model is succeeded by the Aeotec TriSensor 8 (ZWA045) - worth a look before buying this one.

Aeotec TriSensor (ZWA005) - A compact Z-Wave Plus multisensor - motion, temperature and light in one 45mm body

Quick verdict

A small, tidy Z-Wave multisensor that bundles motion, temperature and lux with S2 security, all local through Z-Wave JS with no cloud. It is 500-series (Gen5) silicon, so don't expect 700/800-series perks like SmartStart or Long Range, and it measures temperature but not humidity. Handy and discreet, with adjustable (pet-tolerant) PIR sensitivity - just mind the single CR123A if you crank up reporting.

Standout: A compact Z-Wave Plus multisensor - motion, temperature and light in one 45mm body - with S2 security, running fully local through Z-Wave JS.

Notes last checked Jun 7, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Alexa noneNo official support on this platform.
Works offline yes
Setup moderate
Extra hub needed yes
Power battery

Local control facts

  • Home Assistant: zwave_js integration, Local Push (home-assistant.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)
  • Z-Wave JS: in the device database, listed as Aeotec Ltd. ZWA005 (TriSensor) (github.com, checked Sep 10, 2026)

Why it stands out

  • Three sensors (motion, temperature, light) in one compact, S2-secure Z-Wave Plus node
  • Fully local via Z-Wave JS - no cloud, works offline
  • Adjustable PIR sensitivity (including pet-tolerant settings) and a small, discreet body

Reasons to hesitate

  • 500-series (Gen5) silicon - no SmartStart / Long Range, shorter battery life than 700-series
  • Temperature only (no humidity); frequent motion/lux reporting drains the CR123A faster
  • Stock is spotty - often sold out at Aeotec, available via resellers

Best for

  • Z-Wave households wanting a small local motion + temp + lux sensor
  • Privacy-focused setups avoiding any cloud sensor

Avoid if

  • You want the latest 700/800-series Z-Wave features or Long Range
  • You need humidity, or the longest possible battery life

Privacy and local-control notes

A standard Z-Wave Plus node - all motion, temperature and light data is local through your Z-Wave controller via Z-Wave JS. No cloud, ever.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Z-Wave JS (local).

Buying reality check

Price notes: MSRP around $55, often near $30 on sale. Runs on 1x CR123A. Stock can be spotty - check resellers.

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