Zigbee2MQTT

medium
Home Automation

Bridge that connects Zigbee devices to MQTT, enabling control without vendor hubs.

0.25 GB RAM min Active development
GitHub Docs Website

Pros

  • Supports thousands of Zigbee devices
  • Eliminates vendor-specific hubs
  • Great Home Assistant integration
  • Active development with fast device support

Cons

  • Requires a compatible Zigbee coordinator
  • MQTT broker required separately
  • Device pairing can be finicky
  • Some devices need custom converters

Tags

zigbeemqttsmart-homeiothome-assistant

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