Zooz ZEN77 S2 Dimmer

Quick verdict

The ZEN77 is the dimmer most Z-Wave Home Assistant users should reach for. Smooth dimming, 800 series range, multi-tap scenes, fully local. It does not do anything flashy. It just dims lights reliably without cloud nonsense. That is exactly what you want from a dimmer.

Standout: Zooz's flagship paddle dimmer with Z-Wave 800 series, smooth dimming, and multi-tap scene control.

Last checked: 2026-03-22

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• smooth dimming with wide LED compatibility and adjustable min/max brightness levels
• 800 series chip with excellent range and flagship Zooz paddle dimmer status
• multi-tap scene control and customizable LED indicator for automation feedback

Reasons to hesitate

• requires neutral wire, so not suitable for older homes without one
• some cheaper LED bulbs may flicker at low dim levels, so stick to quality LEDs
• Z-Wave only, no native voice assistant support without Home Assistant bridging

Best for

• main living area dimmers in Z-Wave Home Assistant households
• anyone who wants the best paddle dimmer Zooz makes with current-gen Z-Wave

Avoid if

• your home lacks neutral wires
• you want plug-and-play voice assistant support without Home Assistant

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local Z-Wave device. No cloud, no data collection. Available with Z-Wave 800 Long Range in some regions.

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

Buying reality check

Price notes: Competitively priced for a Z-Wave 800 dimmer. Often cheaper than Inovelli or Aeotec equivalents.

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