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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Tuya Local Key Stopped Working? Check Pairing, Network and Protocol
Troubleshoot a Tuya local key that stopped working. Check pairing, device ID, network access, protocol support and cloud lookup errors before resetting.
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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 Network Key: Re-pairing and Group/Scene Recovery
Plan a Zigbee2MQTT network-key change with backups, re-pairing and group/scene checks. Understand adapter-specific startup behavior and recovery steps.
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Zigbee2MQTT Reporting Configuration: min/max Intervals
A slow-updating sensor and a broker-flooding device share the same cause. How Zigbee2MQTT's min/max reporting interval and reportable_change actually work.
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Zigbee2MQTT Network Map Explained: Reading LQI and Depth
Zigbee2MQTT's map shows LQI, depth and zero-value links with no legend. What each number means, which ones are cosmetic, and the few that need action.
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Zigbee2MQTT Battery % Stuck or Wrong: Why It Happens
Diagnose stuck or implausible Zigbee2MQTT battery values: raw scaling, voltage curves, stale reports and model-specific low flags, with practical checks.
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Sonoff Power Sensors Stuck? eWeLink’s 2026 Cloud Block
SonoffLAN documents a 2026 cloud power-update restriction. Check the local fix introduced in v3.11.0, exact device support and VLAN connectivity.
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Aqara Smart Plug Comparison: Which Version Do You Have?
Aqara sells three different smart plugs: SP-EUC01 (EU), ZNCZ12LM (US) and ZNCZ15LM T1 (CN). Which one you own decides what Zigbee2MQTT actually gives you.
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Zigbee2MQTT Install Codes: Why Some Devices Need Them
Register a Zigbee2MQTT install code: identify the correct device label, supported adapter and QR format, then verify registration before pairing.