ZHA OTA Firmware Updates: extra_providers Explained
Configure ZHA OTA sources with extra_providers. Check current defaults, the central firmware repository, local files and unknown update versions.
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Zigbee2MQTT Battery Device Config Fails? It’s Asleep
A Zigbee2MQTT config change on a battery device reverts because it was asleep. The parent holds it 7.68 seconds. How to land the command first time.
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Tuya and Smart Life in Home Assistant: Multiple-Account Troubleshooting
Use Tuya Smart and Smart Life accounts in Home Assistant. Check separate entries, authorization, device visibility, sharing limits and local alternatives.
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Aqara/Xiaomi Gateway as a Zigbee2MQTT Coordinator: Worth It?
Your Xiaomi Multimode Gateway or Aqara Hub E1 can be flashed into a Zigbee2MQTT coordinator. Zigbee2MQTT's own docs advise against the setup. Here's why.
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Zigbee2MQTT QoS Explained: What It Actually Guarantees
Understand Zigbee2MQTT MQTT QoS, subscription limits, availability and discovery settings, and why MQTT delivery does not prove Zigbee execution.
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Zigbee2MQTT Exposes to HA Entities: Why You Get That Type
Why a Zigbee2MQTT expose becomes a number, a select, or a plain sensor in Home Assistant. The access bitmask and the category attribute, explained.
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Xiaomi’s Two ‘Xiaomi Home’ Integrations: Don’t Mix Them Up
Home Assistant shows two integrations both named 'Xiaomi Home,' plus a third HACS option. Primary-source proof of the split and which one fits your setup.
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Zigbee2MQTT TRV Heat Mode: Why It Won’t Regulate
Zigbee2MQTT TRVs set to heat mode don't always regulate to the target temperature. What heat, auto and preset actually control, by device family.
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Sonoff SNZB-04P Door Sensor: Zigbee2MQTT Setup Guide
Pair the SONOFF SNZB-04P with Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA: CR2477 battery, mounting, MQTT states and current tamper support, with practical checks for older setups.
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Zigbee2MQTT Discovery Not Working in Home Assistant
Zigbee2MQTT devices missing from Home Assistant? Check fresh MQTT reports, entity registration, retained discovery, effective settings and broker permissions.