Cheapest ZigBee Gateway from AliExpress: Setup & Integration with Home Assistant
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Discover the most affordable ZigBee controller I found on AliExpress for just 10 AUD! In this video, I’ll walk you through my experience with this budget-friendly ZigBee controller, including unboxing, firmware upgrade, and integration with Home Assistant and ZigBee2MQTT.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the ZigBee Controller
00:07 ZigBee Controller from AliExpress
00:15 Why I Chose ZigBee for Home Automation
00:28 Unboxing and Initial Impressions
00:46 Using the Controller with Home Assistant
00:54 Plugging the Controller into My Home Server
01:10 Configuring in Home Assistant
01:22 Default ZigBee Integration vs. ZigBee2MQTT
01:38 Installing ZigBee2MQTT and MQTT Integration
02:02 Adding Devices with ZigBee2MQTT
02:17 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Key Points:
The Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus EFR32MG21 Universal Open Source Hub Gateway Works with Home Assistant openHAB Zigbee2MQTT ZHA NCP is a Budget-friendly ZigBee controller from AliExpress.
Step-by-step setup and configuration guide.
Integrating with Home Assistant and ZigBee2MQTT.
Comparison between default ZigBee integration and ZigBee2MQTT.
Real-world performance in a one-bedroom apartment.
Tags:
ZigBee, Home Assistant, ZigBee Controller, ZigBee2MQTT, AliExpress, Smart Home, Home Automation, Proxmox, MQTT, Budget Smart Home, Tech Review
Hashtags:
#ZigBee #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #ZigBee2MQTT #AliExpress #TechReview #HomeAutomation
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