Interface Hardware for Built-in Protocols

Here is a list of hardware interfaces that can be used with Indigo's built-in protocol support (Z-Wave, Insteon, and X10). Use these interfaces to communicate with many of the the hundreds of devices that Indigo supports. Devices which use other technologies are also available via 3rd party plugins from our Plugin Store.

Currently Available Interface Hardware

The interfaces on this list should still be available through various outlets.

Name Manufacturer Protocol(s) Notes
GoControl QuickStick Combo GoControl/Linear

Z-Wave, ZigBee

This interface supports both Z-Wave and ZigBee, though as of Indigo v2021 only Z-Wave is supported. Requires Silicon Labs driver v5 or later.

PowerLinc 2413U Insteon

Insteon

This is Indigo Domotic's recommended Insteon interface. The 2413U is dual-band - so it sends Insteon commands both on the power line and via RF. It no longer supports X10.

SmartStick+ HomeSeer

Z-Wave

Uses the modem USB driver that's built-in to macOS.

UZB USB Stick None

Z-Wave

Uses built-in drivers included in macOS so no extra driver install is necessary.

W800USB X10 RF Receiver WGL & Associates

X10

This device uses the built-in macOS FTDI driver so no extra driver install is necessary.

Z-Stick 7 Aeotec

Z-Wave

This device requires the Silicon Labs VCP driver to be installed in order to work on macOS.

Z-Stick Plus (Gen5) Aeotec

Z-Wave

Uses built-in drivers included in macOS so no extra driver install is necessary. This is Indigo Domotics recommended Z-Wave interface. It's available in versions for North America, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand.

Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 USB Stick Zooz

Z-Wave

Uses built-in drivers included in macOS so no extra driver install is necessary.

Deprecated and Discontinued Interface Hardware

The interfaces on this list are no longer supported by Indigo or have been discontinued by the manufacturer and are likely hard to acquire. We leave them here for those that may already have them.

Name Manufacturer Protocol(s) Notes
CM11/CM12/HD11/HD12 Marmitek

X10

Legacy X10 interface. Some versions may be serial and require a USB to serial adaptor. Indigo does not support uploading triggers/schedules to any X10 interface.

CM15A/CM15Pro Marmitek

X10

Indigo no longer installs a driver for this interface. This interface receives X10 RF commands as well as receives/sends X10 power line commands. Note that Indigo doesn't support transmitting X10 RF signals regardless of interface nor does it support uploading triggers/schedules.

Insteon Portable USB Adaptor Insteon

Insteon

This interface is RF only and can send extended messages. Will require another dual-band device in order to communicate with INSTEON power line only devices. It does not support X10. It uses the FTDI driver that's built-in to macOS so no extra driver install is necessary.

PowerLinc 2412S Insteon

Insteon

DISCONTINUED This PowerLinc transmits power line only and it supports extended commands. This is a serial model and requires a USB to serial adaptor.

PowerLinc 2412U Insteon

Insteon

DISCONTINUED This PowerLinc transmits power line only and it supports extended commands.

PowerLinc 2413S Insteon

Insteon

The 2413U is dual-band - so it sends INSTEON commands both on the power line and via RF. It also supports extended commands. It is a serial version so it will require a USB to serial adaptor and the appropriate macOS driver.

PowerLinc Controller 1132CU Insteon

X10

DISCONTINUED Indigo no longer installs a driver for this interface. This discontinued X10 only interface had limited standalone capability for running schedules logic independently of Indigo.

PowerLinc Controller 2414U Insteon

Insteon

DISCONTINUED Indigo no longer installs a driver for this interface. This discontinued X10 only interface had limited standalone capability for running schedules logic independently of Indigo. This interface does not support extended messages or the i2CS firmware on INSTEON devices shipped after March 2012.

Z-Stick Series 2 Aeotec

Z-Wave

DISCONTINUED This device requires the Silicon Labs VCP driver to be installed in order to work on macOS.

Z-Troller HomeSeer

Z-Wave

DISCONTINUED This serial interface requires a serial to USB adaptor - we prefer adaptors that use the FTDI chipset since their Mac drivers seem to be very stable.

Z-WAVE USB Gateway Controller None

Z-Wave

Uses built-in drivers included in macOS so no extra driver install is necessary.