BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader)
BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) is a Z-Wave smart home device from BeNext. BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) works with Homey, Hubitat, Ring / Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings, and works with Home Assistant via a bridge or add-on.
Which ecosystems does it work with?
| Ecosystem | Verdict | How |
|---|---|---|
| Homey | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Bridge's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Hubitat | Compatible | Pairs with Hubitat Elevation C-8's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Ring / Amazon Alexa | Compatible | Pairs with Ring Alarm Pro's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| SmartThings | Compatible | Pairs with Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Home Assistant | Adapter needed | Works with Home Assistant Green once a Z-Wave USB stick is added. |
| Amazon Alexa | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple Home | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Aqara Hub M2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Bosch Smart Home | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| eWeLink | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Home | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA Home smart | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya / Smart Life | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
Verdicts are derived from certification records, open-source driver support, and each hub's documented radios — see the methodology for the rules. “Adapter needed” means a border router, bridge, or add-on radio is required.
| Protocols | Z-Wave |
|---|
| Z-Wave JS supported | Yes |
|---|---|
| Z-Wave firmware range | 0.0 – 255.255 |
| Model number | Tag Reader |
|---|---|
| Z-Wave manufacturer ID | 0x008a |
| Z-Wave product type / product ID | 0x0007 / 0x0101 |
Hub-by-hub compatibility
| Hub | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) | Compatible | Pairs with Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Homey Bridge | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Bridge's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Homey Pro (Early 2023) | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Pro (Early 2023)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 | Compatible | Pairs with Hubitat Elevation C-8's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro | Compatible | Pairs with Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Ring Alarm Pro | Compatible | Pairs with Ring Alarm Pro's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | Compatible | Pairs with Samsung SmartThings Hub v2's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Home Assistant Green | Adapter needed | Works with Home Assistant Green once a Z-Wave USB stick is added. |
| Home Assistant Yellow | Adapter needed | Works with Home Assistant Yellow once a Z-Wave USB stick is added. |
| Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Amazon Echo Hub | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Amazon Echo Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple HomePod (2nd generation) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple HomePod mini | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Apple HomePod mini share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara Hub M2 | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Aqara Hub M2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara Hub M3 | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Aqara Hub M3 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Bosch Smart Home Controller II | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Hub Max | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Google Nest Hub Max share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Google Nest Wifi Pro share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google TV Streamer | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Google TV Streamer share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Homey Pro mini | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Homey Pro mini share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA DIRIGERA | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue Bridge | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Samsung SmartThings Station | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Samsung SmartThings Station share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya Zigbee Gateway | Not compatible | BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) work with Apple Home?
No. BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) work with Google Home?
No. BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) work with Amazon Alexa?
No. BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) work with SmartThings?
Yes. Pairs with Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable.
Is the BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) Matter certified?
No — the BeNext Tag Reader (Tag Reader) has no Matter certification on record. It connects over Z-Wave, so it reaches Matter ecosystems only through a bridge.
Sources
- github.com (retrieved 2026-07-17)