Aqara/Xiaomi Gateway as a Zigbee2MQTT Coordinator: Worth It?
Your Xiaomi Multimode Gateway or Aqara Hub E1 can be flashed into a Zigbee2MQTT coordinator. Zigbee2MQTT's own docs advise against the setup. Here's why.
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Xiaomi’s Two ‘Xiaomi Home’ Integrations: Don’t Mix Them Up
Home Assistant shows two integrations both named 'Xiaomi Home,' plus a third HACS option. Primary-source proof of the split and which one fits your setup.
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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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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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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 Wireless Mini Switch Generations Compared: Which to Buy
Aqara sells three mini switch generations at once — WXKG11LM, T1 and E1. What each exposes in Zigbee2MQTT, and which to buy for a local setup.
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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 & 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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Which Aqara and Xiaomi Devices Actually Need a Hub?
Aqara and Xiaomi sell Zigbee, Bluetooth, Thread, and Wi-Fi devices under one brand. Here's which ones actually need a hub, and what the rest need instead.
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Do Aqara/Xiaomi Devices Stop Working When Discontinued?
Aqara or Xiaomi drops a model. Here's what actually happens to the unit already running on your Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA network, and what really can break it.