The Oz Zigbee Scene Controller (Buttons) is a compact, wireless smart-home control device with multiple buttons and a rotary dial. Key features:
- Zigbee 3.0 compatibility — which means it can work with many smart-home hubs that support Zigbee 3.0.
- 5 programmable push buttons + rotary knob — you can set each button (and the dial) to trigger scenes, control lighting zones, dim lights, etc.
- Battery powered — uses a CR2450 3V battery. Good battery life assuming light use.
- Versatile mounting — magnetic base + wall bracket (EU/US standard), so you can place it on a desk, mount to wall plate, etc
- Compact design (≈ 58 mm diameter × 20 mm thick) — unobtrusive but functional.
One caveat: it does not work with HC3. (“Note: Does not work with HC3.”)
What it’s compatible with / how you use it
Because it uses Zigbee 3.0, the scene controller should work with any Zigbee-compatible smart home hub or system that supports device control and scenes. Examples include:
- SmartThings hubs
- Home Assistant (if you have a Zigbee coordinator / stick / bridge)
- Other Zigbee-3.0 certified hubs or bridges
You will need to set up the following:
- Pairing: Add the controller as a Zigbee device in your hub.
- Programming: Assign what each button or the rotary dial does — e.g. “Button 1 → turn on scene ‘Evening’”, “Dial rotate → dim lights in living room”, etc.
- Scene or zone setup: You might need to define scenes in your hub (which group multiple devices/actions) and/or zones (areas of the house, or groups of lights/devices).
- Mounting or placing: Decide whether you want it wall-mounted, stuck to a metallic surface (if using the magnet), or free-standing.
Because it’s battery powered and wireless, the design allows flexibility. But also keep in mind range (how far is the Zigbee network span) and that battery powered devices may have some latency or sleep behavior depending on the hub’s configuration.
When (3 scenarios) this product is useful
Here are three realistic scenarios where the Oz Zigbee Scene Controller really adds value.
Scenario 1: Living Room / Entertainment Mode
You have a living room with multiple lights (ceiling downlights, side lamps), speakers, maybe TV ambient lighting. You want easy control for “Movie Mode”, “Reading Mode”, “Party Mode”, etc.
- Use Button 1: activates “Movie Mode” — dims ceiling lights, turns off side lamps, sets bias lighting behind TV.
- Button 2: “Reading Mode” — side lamps on, ceiling dim, ambient lighting soft.
- Dial: adjust brightness manually when none of the modes exactly suit.
- Mount the controller next to the couch or on a side table, so peop le don’t have to reach for phone or remote.
Scenario 2: Entryway / Hallway Light Control
You mount one of these controllers near your front door or in a hallway so you can manage entrance lighting without needing to pull out a phone.
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Buttons might include: “All off” to turn off all lights in house; “Welcome” to turn on porch + hall + entry lights; “Night” to turn off downstairs lights, leave hallway low-light.
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Dial could adjust the brightness of entryway lights for times when you need a bit more or less light (late night vs early evening).
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Especially useful if your hands are full (groceries, bags) and you just want a physical switch nearby.
Scenario 3: Multi-Room Zones or Outdoor Lighting
For a home with zones (e.g. deck, garden, patio, garage), this controller can act as a central (or remote) control for those zones, especially outdoors.
- Button assignments like: “Patio On/Off”, “Garden Mood Lights”, “Garage Lights”, “All Outdoor Off”.
- Dial used for dimming outdoor lights (e.g. patio string lights or garden path lights).
- Can be mounted by back door / garage door for convenience when going outside.
Tips & Best Practices
- Place the controller somewhere intuitive and easy to reach so people will actually use it rather than reach for phone.
- Label buttons/scenes clearly (in your hub, or with color / orientation) so you remember what each does.
- Ensure the Zigbee network has enough range / repeaters so the controller is always in reliable communication.
- Since battery powered, monitor battery level in your hub, and choose CR2450 batteries of good quality.