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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Zigbee2MQTT adapter_concurrent: What It Actually Controls
Understand Zigbee2MQTT adapter_concurrent, adapter-specific defaults and active outgoing tasks. Check slow multi-device commands before changing the setting.
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Aqara Hub Local API in Home Assistant: Is Telnet Worth It?
AqaraGateway reaches Aqara hub entities HomeKit Controller can't, but it needs telnet access Aqara keeps closing. Here's the real risk, by hub model.
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Aqara/Xiaomi Region Lock: Does It Affect Zigbee2MQTT?
Bought a CN-market Aqara or Xiaomi device and worried about region lock? Here's what it actually restricts, and whether Zigbee2MQTT pairing works locally.
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Zigbee2MQTT Event Entities vs Legacy Action Sensor Explained
Zigbee2MQTT 2.0 switched off the sensor.*_action entity your button automations used. Here's what replaced it, and which local path to rebuild on.
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SkyConnect/ZBT-1 Multiprotocol: Zigbee + Thread, One Dongle?
SkyConnect/ZBT-1 multiprotocol firmware remains experimental; its Home Assistant app is unsupported. Compare dedicated Zigbee and Thread paths and migration.
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Aqara/Xiaomi Zigbee Router Compatibility Explained
Some Zigbee routers can't keep Aqara or Xiaomi sensors connected. Which brands are documented as failing, why it happens, and the fix to try first.
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Zigbee2MQTT Multi-Endpoint Devices: Why switch_l1, switch_l2
Zigbee2MQTT names multi-gang switch entities switch_l1, switch_l2, or switch_left. What an endpoint is, why naming varies, and how to map each gang.
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Aqara Sensor Batteries: Six Models and Replacement Guide
Match Aqara sensor models to the right battery, understand voltage-based estimates, and replace cells with model-specific checks.
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Which Aqara and Xiaomi Devices Actually Need a Hub?
Aqara and Xiaomi sell Zigbee, Bluetooth, Thread, and Wi-Fi devices under one brand. Here's which ones actually need a hub, and what the rest need instead.