Zooz ZEN17 Universal Relay

Quick verdict

The ZEN17 is the Swiss army knife of Z-Wave relays. Wire it to your garage door opener, gate, or any dry-contact device and get fully local control through Home Assistant. You will need to add your own tilt sensor for door state, but the flexibility of two independent relays in one device is hard to beat.

Standout: Two independent dry-contact relays in one compact Z-Wave device, making it one of the most versatile local-control relays available.

Last checked: 2026-03-25

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• two independent dry-contact relays can control garage doors, gates, fireplaces, or any low-voltage device
• fully local Z-Wave control with no cloud dependency or subscriptions
• compact form factor fits inside most garage door opener housings

Reasons to hesitate

• requires a Z-Wave hub like a Z-Wave stick with Home Assistant
• wiring requires basic electrical knowledge and comfort with low-voltage connections
• no built-in tilt or contact sensor, you need to add your own for door state reporting

Best for

• Home Assistant users who want a universal relay for garage doors or gates with full local control
• anyone with a non-standard garage door opener who needs dry-contact relay control

Avoid if

• you want an all-in-one garage controller with built-in door state sensing
• you do not already own or plan to buy a Z-Wave coordinator

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local Z-Wave device with no cloud component. All communication goes through your Z-Wave hub, nothing leaves your network.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Z-Wave.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Mid-range price for a Z-Wave relay. You will also need a Z-Wave coordinator if you do not already have one.

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