Xiaomi BLE Sensors: Bindkey vs Custom Firmware Explained
Why Home Assistant's Xiaomi BLE integration still wants your Xiaomi login, what a bindkey is, and when flashing custom firmware removes that step.
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Zigbee2MQTT Battery % Stuck or Wrong: Why It Happens
Zigbee2MQTT battery percentage stuck at 100%, over 100%, or frozen? What battery, voltage and battery_low each measure, and which one to trust.
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Tuya TS0202 PIR Motion Sensor: Zigbee2MQTT Setup & Variants
Pair the Tuya TS0202 PIR sensor in Zigbee2MQTT and check your manufacturer code: some variants expose sensitivity and keep-time settings, some don't.
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Aqara Pairing Mode by Device Type: Sensors and Switches
Aqara pairing mode isn't one procedure. Sensor, switch, and H2 Thread-mode gestures for Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA, plus why a device never appears.
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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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Aqara Motion Sensor Generations Compared: Which One to Buy
Aqara sells five motion sensor generations with near-identical names. What actually differs in sensitivity, light sensing, OTA and local Zigbee2MQTT use.
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Aqara & Xiaomi Zigbee Battery Types: The Complete Guide
Which battery does your Aqara or Xiaomi Zigbee sensor take, why Zigbee2MQTT's battery % reading isn't reliable, and when to actually replace it.
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Aqara Door/Window Sensor Generations Compared: Which to Buy
Aqara's five door/window sensors look alike but expose different data in Zigbee2MQTT. What changed each generation, and which to buy for a local setup.
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Zigbee2MQTT device_temperature vs temperature Explained
Your Zigbee sensor reads 31°C indoors? That's device_temperature, chip heat, not the room. How to tell which attribute your device really reports.
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Aqara’s T1/T2/E1/H1/P1 Codes: What They Actually Mean
A field guide to Aqara's T1, T2, E1, H1, and P1/P2 codes — which track real generations, which are tier names, and how to check before you buy.