HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1)
HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) is a Z-Wave smart home device from HiTech Automation. HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) 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 | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple Home | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Aqara Hub M2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Bosch Smart Home | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| eWeLink | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Home | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA Home smart | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya / Smart Life | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY) | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) 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 | GDC1 |
|---|---|
| Z-Wave manufacturer ID | 0x0017 |
| Z-Wave product type / product ID | 0x0001 / 0x0111 |
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 | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Amazon Echo Hub | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Amazon Echo Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple HomePod (2nd generation) | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple HomePod mini | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Apple HomePod mini share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara Hub M2 | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Aqara Hub M2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara Hub M3 | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Aqara Hub M3 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Bosch Smart Home Controller II | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Hub Max | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Google Nest Hub Max share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Google Nest Wifi Pro share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google TV Streamer | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Google TV Streamer share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Homey Pro mini | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Homey Pro mini share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA DIRIGERA | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue Bridge | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Samsung SmartThings Station | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Samsung SmartThings Station share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) 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 | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) 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 | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) 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 | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya Zigbee Gateway | Not compatible | HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) work with Apple Home?
No. HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) work with Google Home?
No. HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) work with Amazon Alexa?
No. HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) 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 HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) Matter certified?
No — the HiTech Automation Telguard (GDC1) 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)