Zooz ZSE11 Q Sensor

Quick verdict

The ZSE11 packs motion, temperature, humidity, and light sensing into one Z-Wave device. Handy for rooms where you want motion-triggered lights and also care about climate data. Battery (2x CR123A) or micro-USB powered. Four entities in Home Assistant from one device, and it is hard to argue with the efficiency.

Standout: Four-in-one Z-Wave sensor: motion, temperature, humidity, and light level in a single compact device.

Last checked: 2026-05-31

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• four sensors in one: motion, temperature, humidity, and light level
• micro-USB powered option means you can skip battery changes if you have a nearby outlet
• all four readings show up as separate entities in Home Assistant for flexible automations

Reasons to hesitate

• battery life drops fast if you set aggressive reporting intervals
• motion detection range and sensitivity are not as tunable as dedicated PIR sensors
• bulkier than the XS-series sensors

Best for

• rooms where you want motion-activated lighting plus environmental monitoring in one device
• bathrooms or basements where humidity and temperature data is actually useful

Avoid if

• you only need motion detection, since a dedicated sensor is smaller and cheaper
• you want instant motion response, since battery Z-Wave sensors have slight latency

Privacy and local-control notes

Battery-powered Z-Wave sensor. Fully local. Motion and environmental data stay on your network.

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

Buying reality check

Price notes: Good value for a 4-in-1 sensor. Cheaper than buying separate motion, temp, humidity, and light sensors.

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