ZHA Network Map: Built-In Visualization vs Third-Party Tools
ZHA ships a built-in Zigbee mesh map, though the menu path has moved. Where to find it, how to read it, and when the ha-zigbee-map HACS panel earns its install.
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Zigbee2MQTT last_seen Not Updating? What It Actually Tracks
Understand Zigbee2MQTT's last_seen timestamp, distinguish communication from fresh sensor reports, and build a Home Assistant communication-age alert.
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Zigbee2MQTT “Failed to Interview”: Why Pairing Gets Stuck
Troubleshoot Zigbee2MQTT interview failures by checking the failed discovery stage, reset state, battery, interference and model-specific pairing instructions.
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Zigbee2MQTT “Failed to Configure” Error: What It Means
Understand Zigbee2MQTT configure failures, distinguish attribute errors from timeouts, and retry configuration while checking the functions you need.
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Mijia App Outages Keep Happening — Why Local Setups Don’t Care
A 16 June Mijia outage broke the app for tens of millions. Here's why local Home Assistant automations kept running and what determines if yours would too.
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Aqara D1 Single Switch (No Neutral) QBKG21LM: Local Setup Guide
Pair the Aqara QBKG21LM no-neutral switch to Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA, skip the Aqara Hub, and plan mesh placement correctly.
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Aqara Door/Window Sensor P2: Matter/Thread in Home Assistant
How to pair the Aqara P2 door sensor to Home Assistant via Matter over Thread: prerequisites, step-by-step pairing, entity setup, and troubleshooting.
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Xiaomi Multimode Gateway Local Control in Home Assistant
Set up the Xiaomi Multimode Gateway (ZNDMWG03LM/ZNDMWG02LM) for true local control in Home Assistant using XiaomiGateway3 — no cloud required.
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Aqara Zigbee Devices in Home Assistant Without the Aqara Hub
Use Aqara Zigbee sensors, switches, and plugs in Home Assistant without the Aqara Hub — via Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA and a USB coordinator. Fully local.
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Aqara D1 Triple Wall Switch in Zigbee2MQTT
Set up the Aqara D1 triple switch (QBKG25LM, QBKG26LM) in Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant: pairing, entities, decoupled mode, and the state-sync bug.