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: Changing It Without Losing Groups/Scenes
Changing the Zigbee2MQTT network key re-pairs every device and drops groups and scenes. The startup error that follows, and how to rebuild them.
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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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Sonoff Power Sensors Stuck? eWeLink’s 2026 Cloud Block
Sonoff power readings frozen in Home Assistant while switching still works? eWeLink blocked the sensor updates in 2026. SonoffLAN 3.11.0 fixes it locally.
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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 linkquality Explained: What the Number Means
Zigbee2MQTT's linkquality is a single-hop number measured at the coordinator. What it really tracks, why the network map disagrees, and when to act.
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Zigbee2MQTT Coordinator Backup and Restore: The Full Guide
Zigbee2MQTT backup and restore works on zstack and ember adapters only. How to trigger one, what's in it, and what a restore really gets you back.
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Changing Your Zigbee2MQTT Channel Without Losing Devices
Zigbee2MQTT broadcasts a channel change to paired devices on zstack and ember adapters. The config edit, sleepy devices, and the backup-file trap.
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How to Write a Custom Zigbee2MQTT External Converter
Zigbee2MQTT pairs your device but shows it unsupported? Here's how to write an external converter that fixes it locally, and what stops it loading.
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Sonoff ZBBridge to Zigbee2MQTT: Tasmota Flash Guide
Flash Tasmota on the original Sonoff ZBBridge (not the Pro) to run it as a Zigbee2MQTT coordinator over TCP: no eWeLink cloud, but one reliability caveat.