Aqara/Xiaomi Zigbee Firmware Updates Without the App
Aqara/Xiaomi Zigbee on Zigbee2MQTT: which firmware you can update locally without the app, which needs a one-time app step, and the FP300 exception.
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Should You Update Your Zigbee2MQTT Coordinator Firmware?
Your Zigbee2MQTT coordinator flags outdated firmware. Here's when updating is worth it, how to back up first, and the right tool per adapter.
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Sonoff ZBDongle-E vs ZBDongle-P for Zigbee2MQTT: Which to Buy
Both dongles run Zigbee2MQTT, but the ZBDongle-E's Ember adapter still isn't stable-tier while the ZBDongle-P works out of the box. Which to buy.
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SMLIGHT SLZB-06 Setup: Zigbee2MQTT Over Ethernet & PoE
Set up the SMLIGHT SLZB-06 Ethernet Zigbee coordinator in Zigbee2MQTT: TCP vs mDNS, PoE and USB-C power, offline firmware, and SLZB-06 vs SLZB-07.
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Aqara Curtain Motor B1 on Zigbee2MQTT: Setup & Calibration
Pair the Aqara B1 (ZNCLDJ12LM) to Zigbee2MQTT without the Aqara Hub, run the mandatory reset_limits calibration, and fix the 99%/1% position drift bug.
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Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus: Home Assistant Local Setup
Add the Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus (MP-K03D) to Home Assistant via Matter or HomeKit Controller — what bridges locally, what doesn't, and why.
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Aqara FP2 Firmware 1.3.6 Breaks Interference Zones — What to Do Now
Firmware 1.3.6_0003.0099 causes ghost presence inside FP2 interference zones. Here's how to check if you're affected and the workaround that clears it.
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Aqara FP310 Presence Sensor: Zigbee2MQTT + Home Assistant Local Setup
Set up the Aqara FP310 presence sensor with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant: Thread-to-Zigbee firmware switch, pairing, configuration, and Z2M OTA updates.
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ZHA vs Zigbee2MQTT for Aqara Devices: Which to Pick?
ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT for Aqara Zigbee devices? A device-specific comparison of setup, attribute exposure, quirks vs converters, and switching cost.
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Xiaomi MJWSD05MMC + Home Assistant: Local via BTHome
Flash pvvx firmware on the Xiaomi Mijia Thermometer 3 (MJWSD05MMC) and add it to Home Assistant locally via BTHome — no Mi Home cloud, no ESP32 needed.