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Quick verdict
A weatherproof Z-Wave plug for outdoor use. Pair it with Home Assistant and you get reliable local switching for landscape lights, holiday decorations, or fountains. No cloud, no app. Just works through your Z-Wave controller.
Standout: Weather-resistant Z-Wave outdoor plug with local-only control. No cloud, no app, just reliable switching.
Notes last checked Mar 22, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantexcellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol.
Apple HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
Google HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
AlexanoneNo official support on this platform.
Works offlineyes
Setupeasy
Extra hub neededyes
Powerplug-in smart plug
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 Zooz ZEN05 (Outdoor Smart Plug) (github.com, checked Sep 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
weather-resistant housing rated for outdoor use, including holiday lights, fountains, and landscape lighting
Z-Wave 800 series with excellent range, acts as a mesh repeater for your outdoor network
no cloud account or app required, just pure local control through your Z-Wave controller
Reasons to hesitate
requires a Z-Wave controller to function, no standalone use
single outlet only with no dual-outlet independent control
power and energy reporting only on 800-series hardware 2.0 and later; earlier ZEN05 units switch but do not meter
Z-Wave signal can weaken outdoors if the controller is far inside the house
Best for
outdoor lighting automation in Z-Wave Home Assistant setups
holiday lights, landscape lighting, or fountain control without cloud dependency
Avoid if
you need multiple independently controlled outdoor outlets
you do not already have Z-Wave infrastructure
Privacy and local-control notes
Fully local Z-Wave device. No cloud account or internet connection needed. Now available with Z-Wave Long Range in some regions.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Z-Wave JS.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Slightly more than the indoor ZEN04 due to the weatherproof enclosure. Worth it if you need outdoor Z-Wave control.
Verified price reads: lowest seen $34.95, latest $34.95 on Sep 23, 2026.
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