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Zigbee and bridge/hub

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  • 07-08-2021 4:41pm
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    jogdish
    Registered Users Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Just want to dip my toes into home automation, so motion sensor and smart switch for the moment. I would intend to use Home Assistant, and want a system that works offline and doesnt require any propriety app etc - i.e I want full ownership everything local and for it to work regardless of whatever a company does in the future.

    From what I read, Zigbee seems to be the way to go ? And I need to a hub or bridge to start off and expand ? Can anyone recommend a hub/bridge that fits my requirements ?



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    #2
    sundodger5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,173 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    May i suggest you look at zigbee2mqtt.

    Can use many zigbee brands in one controller device.

    Should work with home assistant.



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    THE ALM
    Registered Users Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    You could get a usb conbee II dongle and plug it into the rpi running home assistant and set up a zigbee network that way. I have done this and control various zigbee devices this way.



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