How to Add Your ZSE11 Q Sensor to Home Assistant

The ZSE11 Q Sensor is officially integrated with the JS integration of Home Assistant!

With the new ZWaveJS integration of Home Assistant, your smart home setup becomes more seamless, robust, and future-ready. We strongly recommend upgrading to this integration to ensure your Zooz devices are recognized and function correctly.

The latest Z-Wave JS UI now supports Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR), significantly extending the reach and reliability of your network. Even better, you now have the flexibility to use both traditional Z-Wave mesh and ZWLR devices on the same hub—giving you the best of both worlds. And with SmartStart QR code scanning now supported, device inclusion has never been quicker or easier.

When deciding which method to use, we recommend reading more about Z-Wave Long Range and how it differs from the Z-Wave mesh, as well as when to choose mesh vs ZWLR in the following two articles:
Z-Wave Long Range FAQ's
All About Z-Wave Long Range

Mesh or ZWLR is established at the time of inclusion; if you wish to change a currently included device from mesh to ZWLR or vice versa, this can only be done by excluding the device and re-including with the proper method.

Standard Mesh Inclusion

Power the sensor: Insert the batteries or the USB cable. The LED indicator will start blinking. The sensor can only be powered by a single power source. If it's powered by both USB and battery, it may damage it and it could not work on battery reliably afterwards.
Place the sensor near its final installation location
In Home Assistant: open Configuration > Integrations > Z-Wave JS > Configure
Click on Add node
Click on Start Inclusion to initiate pairing
Click the Z-Wave button 3 times as quickly as possible
The LED indicator will start blinking to confirm inclusion mode and turn off once inclusion is completed. You should then see the sensor on your device list

*If you’re using an S2 hub, it will ask you to enter the DSK key or scan the QR code printed on the back cover sticker to complete SmartStart inclusion.

The sensor will automatically pair as a repeater if connected to USB power, no special button sequence required. NEVER include the sensor powered with USB and then switch over to batteries. Your hub will recognize the sensor as a Z-Wave repeater and the batteries will drain quickly. Always include the sensor powered by batteries only if you’re planning to use it as a battery device. Don't use batteries and USB together.

Z-Wave Long Range Inclusion

The Z-Wave JS UI integration of Home Assistant now supports Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) and with the latest app update (minimum 2025.5), QR code scanning for SmartStart is now supported. You will need to ensure you are using a Z-Wave stick that supports ZWLR along with a ZWLR supporting version of the ZSE11 (minimum hardware/firmware 2.0)

Ensure the device you want to include is NOT powered on at this time. SmartStart will only work if the device is not powered on until step 6.

1. From the menu, click Settings.

2. Choose Devices and Services.

3. From the devices page click Add Device.

4. Scan the QR Code from your ZWLR device.

5. Choose Direct Long Range.

6. Power on your device.

7. The device is now added with ZWLR.

If your sensor is having difficulties being recognized by Home Assistant, you should try to exclude it from the system first. The process acts as a soft reset to help the hub recognize and include the device:

In Home Assistant: open Configuration > Integrations > Z-Wave JS > Configure.
Click on Remove Node.
Click on Start Exclusion.
Click the Z-Wave button 3 times as quickly as possible (the LED indicator will start flashing).
Home Assistant will confirm that the device was removed and you should now be able to add it to your system.

For the 500 & 700 series ZSE11: You may need to change Parameter 16 to Value 0 (Size 1 byte dec) so that motion detection is recognized by Home Assistant since the sensor sends a binary sensor report for motion, and JS expects a notification type. You can now change any parameter manually on the JS Z-Wave integration for Home Assistant.

For the 800 series ZSE11: The Binary Sensor Command Class is obsolete, so there will be no Parameter 16 and motion should be detected without adjusting any parameters. Now all 800 series sensors are using the Notification Command Class - home security type.

ZSE11 Home Assistant Display

Below are screenshots of how the ZSE11 will display for you:

Device Info:

Configuration/Parameters/Settings