[APP][Pro] Zigbee2MQTT - Use Zigbee devices via MQTT

Gruijter
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:02:44 +0000
Apps

Stable version: Zigbee2MQTT | Homey
Test version: Zigbee2MQTT | Homey

I created this app for two reasons

1. I have multiple Homey’s, and when pairing Zigbee devices to a Homey, the other Homey’s cannot access them. With Zigbee2MQTT you can have all Homey’s and other automation platforms (like Home Assistant) connected simultaneously.

2. Unstable Zigbee behavior in Homey. Unfortunately my Homey Pro 2019 has issues in keeping a stable Zigbee network connected. I even have to reflash my Homey every once in a while to get the Zigbee chip working again . With Zigbee2MQTT I have the possibility to flash the latest firmware to my Tuya smartplugs, which significantly improves network behavior. Secondly, using Zigbee2MQTT on a RPi with a Zigbee dongle, just works a lot better for me!

How to setup

1. You need to have Zigbee2MQTT and an MQTT broker running, e.g. on a Raspberry Pi. See instructions here: Getting started | Zigbee2MQTT

2. You need to have all your Zigbee devices joined to Zigbee2MQTT. You can e.g. use the Zigbee2MQTT frontend for that, or use Home Assistant. Note that Home Assistant is not required to use the Homey app!

3. Install the Homey app, and add the bridge. Note: It is even possible to add multiple Zigbee2MQTT bridges (= multiple Zigbee networks)!

4. Add the devices in Homey that you want. If the device has a mapped capability in Homey, you will be able to see, monitor and control that in Homey. If you only see the Link Quality, that means the devices capabilities have not (yet) been mapped to Homey.

Why is my device not (fully) supported?
The current version supports basic devices like window/door contacts, power plugs, thermostats, basic lights and basic sensors.
Do know that I mainly built this app for my own use, but I added generic device mapping so that others can enjoy it too. At this time I do not intend to put an extreme amount of effort in adding support for more devices. If you are a programmer you are more than welcome to do a pull request on Github. But to really add a device to the Homey app, I need to have my hands on it and tinker around with it. So, if you are willing to donate the device, I am willing to put in the extra effort to integrate it. When you want to donate a device, send me the funds to buy one (including shipping to NL).

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