Zooz ZSE50 Z-Wave 800LR Siren & Doorbell – 90dB & MP3/WAV

🚨 The Smartest Siren in Your Smart Home A smart home deserves a smart siren. The Zooz ZSE50 Z-Wave 800 Series Siren & Chime is more than just a security speaker—it's a fully configurable sound device for your home automation system. Use it as a burglar alarm, doorbell, water leak alert, welcome chime, or even a dryer-ready announcement. With space for 50 sound files (MP3 or WAV) and 16 MB of internal memory, you can choose exactly which sound suits which automation. The ZSE50 works directly with Home Assistant via Z-Wave JS and is also compatible with Homey – completely local, without the cloud. Thanks to its built-in backup battery (400 mAh), the siren remains operational for up to 12 hours during a power outage. As a mains-powered device, the ZSE50 also functions as a Z-Wave repeater , strengthening your mesh network. ✅ Key Features & Benefits 90 dB max. volume – Loud enough as an alarm, soft enough as a doorbell – volume freely adjustable 50 custom sound slots – Upload your own MP3 or WAV files (16 MB storage); set a different sound per automation Z-Wave 800 chip – More range, faster communication and lower latency than previous generations Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) – Range up to approx. 400 meters with a ZWLR-supported hub Built-in emergency battery – Operational for approx. 12 hours in the event of a power failure (400 mAh, charges automatically) Power Notifications – Automatic power outage notification and recovery to your hub Z-Wave repeater – Strengthens your Z-Wave mesh network as long as the device is connected to mains power LED visual alarm – Adjustable LED indicator as a visual complement to the audible alarm SmartStart & S2 – Secure connection via QR code, encrypted communication OTA firmware updates – Update wirelessly via your hub 1 + 5 year warranty – 1 year standard; extended to 5 years upon registration within 30 days Compact size – 5.3 x 4.3 x 2.8 cm; will not block adjacent electrical outlet 🔌 Compatibility Platform Support Home Assistant ✅ Via Z-Wave JS (fully supported) Homey / Homey Pro ✅ Z-Wave supported SmartThings ✅ (custom driver recommended) Hubitat ✅ (custom driver required) HomeSeer ✅ Supported 💡 A Z-Wave hub or controller is required. Check out our Home Assistant range for compatible Z-Wave USB drives and controllers. 🏠 Practical Example: All-in-one Sound System Front door opens → plays a welcome melody (Sound #1, 40% volume) Water leak sensor detects leak → Home Assistant activates Sound #2: Urgent siren (100% volume) Smoke detector goes off → Sound #3: Evacuation alarm with LED flashing Washing machine ready → Sound #4: friendly signal (30% volume) Power failure → ZSE50 sends a notification via Z-Wave and remains active for 12 hours on the battery ⚙️ Technical Specifications Specification Value Model ZSE50 800LR Z-Wave chip 800 series Z-Wave frequency (EU) 868.42 MHz Z-Wave Long Range ✅ Up to approx. 400 meters Standard range Up to approx. 90 meters Max. volume 90 dB Sound slots 50 (MP3 + WAV) Internal storage 16 MB File types MP3, WAV Emergency battery 400 mAh (built-in, non-replaceable) Battery life during power outages Approx. 12 hours Power supply 100–240V, 50/60Hz Dimensions 5.3 x 4.3 x 2.8 cm Colour White Placement Only indoors Repeater function ✅ Yes (mains powered) LED visual alarm ✅ Adjustable Security S2 Authenticated + SmartStart OTA updates ✅ Yes Warranty 1 year standard / 5 years after registration ⚠️ Points of attention For indoor use only – Not suitable for outdoor installation Emergency battery not replaceable – The built-in 400 mAh battery charges automatically via mains power Z-Wave hub required – Cannot be operated standalone No direct Alexa/Google connection – Voice control only via Z-Wave hub as an intermediary Custom driver required for SmartThings and Hubitat for advanced settings 5-year warranty : register the device within 30 days of purchase via the Zooz website ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How do I load my own sounds onto the ZSE50? Via a USB connection, you can load MP3 or WAV files onto the 16 MB internal storage. You can store up to 50 audio files and link each one to a specific automation in Home Assistant or Homey . Does the ZSE50 also work as a Z-Wave repeater? Yes! As long as the ZSE50 is powered by AC power, it automatically boosts your Z-Wave mesh network. In the event of a power outage, the repeater function will temporarily stop until power returns. What happens in case of a power outage? The ZSE50 immediately switches to its built-in backup battery (400 mAh) and sends a notification to your hub. The siren remains operational for approximately 12 hours. A recovery notification is automatically sent when power returns. Can I replace the emergency battery? No, the battery is built-in and non-replaceable. It charges automatically when the ZSE50 is connected to a power source. Does the ZSE50 block the other socket? No, the compact size (5.3 x 4.3 x 2.8 cm) leaves the adjacent socket in a double socket completely free. Does the ZSE50