Zigbee2MQTT Extensions vs External Converters Explained
Zigbee2MQTT extensions change runtime behavior, not device support. Here's how they differ from converters, and how enable_external_js gates both.
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Zigbee2MQTT adapter_concurrent: What It Actually Controls
Understand Zigbee2MQTT adapter_concurrent, adapter-specific defaults and active outgoing tasks. Check slow multi-device commands before changing the setting.
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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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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.
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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.