OpenZWave/open-zwave
a C++ library to control Z-Wave Networks via a USB Z-Wave Controller. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
32/100
- Activity 0
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4190
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 890
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1056 stars · 874 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
OpenZWave is a C++ library that interfaces with Z-Wave networks via a USB Z-Wave controller, letting applications control Z-Wave devices without knowing the protocol details. It includes language wrappers and a minimal example application (MinOZW).
Use cases
- control Z-Wave lights and switches from my own application
- build a home automation hub that talks to a Z-Wave USB stick
- read sensor values from Z-Wave devices in C++
- integrate Z-Wave device discovery and management into my software
- send commands to Z-Wave locks and thermostats programmatically
When to choose
- you need a mature, well-documented C++ Z-Wave stack with language wrappers
- you are maintaining an existing integration built on OpenZWave
- you want a free, open-source alternative to proprietary Z-Wave SDKs
When to avoid
- you are starting a new project - the project is officially unmaintained since 2022
- you need ongoing support for the newest Z-Wave protocol versions and devices
- you prefer an actively maintained alternative such as Z-Wave JS or OpenZWave 2.x (qt-openzwave)
Facets
library · maturity abandoned
sdk embedded iot iot hardware windows bsd cpp cross-platform z-wave home-automation usb-controller smart-home protocol-library automation linux macos
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/OpenZWave/open-zwave · fetched 2026-08-28 · e03ed679ac81
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| OpenZWave/open-zwave | main | 32 |
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