Zigbee2MQTT
Set up your Zigbee coordinator and add devices.
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Tested
Local Control
Reviews and recommendations of smart home products tested in real homes. We focus on products that work locally with Home Assistant.
Top Recommendations
Section titled “Top Recommendations”Zigbee Coordinator (USB Dongle)
Section titled “Zigbee Coordinator (USB Dongle)”| Product | Price | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus | $15-20 | 5/5 | Best value |
| SLZB-06 (Ethernet) | $40 | 5/5 | Best for range |
| Conbee II | $35 | 4/5 | Popular, good software |
Temperature & Humidity Sensors
Section titled “Temperature & Humidity Sensors”| Product | Price | Battery | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara WSDCGQ11LM | $12 | 2+ years | Best choice |
| Sonoff SNZB-02 | $8 | 1 year | Budget alternative |
| IKEA VINDSTYRKA | $15 | USB | With air quality |
Door/Window Sensors
Section titled “Door/Window Sensors”| Product | Price | Size | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara MCCGQ11LM | $10 | Small | Best choice |
| Sonoff SNZB-04 | $7 | Medium | Budget option |
| IKEA PARASOLL | $12 | Large | Easy to find |
Motion Sensors
Section titled “Motion Sensors”| Product | Price | Response | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara P1 | $18 | Fast | Best choice, adjustable |
| Aqara RTCGQ11LM | $15 | OK | Classic |
| IKEA TRADFRI | $12 | Slow | Cheap but sluggish |
Smart Plugs
Section titled “Smart Plugs”| Product | Price | Power Monitoring | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA TRETAKT | $10 | No | Easy to find |
| Sonoff S31 Lite ZB | $12 | Yes | With monitoring |
| BlitzWolf SHP-15 | $15 | Yes | WiFi, Tasmota compatible |
Smart Bulbs
Section titled “Smart Bulbs”| Product | Price | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA TRADFRI | $10-18 | Zigbee | Good price, acts as router |
| Philips Hue | $20-40 | Zigbee | Premium quality |
| LIFX | $40 | WiFi | No hub, but cloud dependent |
Protocol Comparison
Section titled “Protocol Comparison”| Protocol | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Zigbee | Mesh network, low power, many devices | Requires coordinator |
| WiFi | No hub, high speed | Router load, higher power |
| Z-Wave | Very stable, long range | Expensive, fewer devices |
| Bluetooth | Cheap, simple | Short range, no mesh |
| Thread/Matter | Future standard, open | New, few devices yet |
Where to Buy
Section titled “Where to Buy”Fast Shipping (EU/US)
Section titled “Fast Shipping (EU/US)”| Store | Comment |
|---|---|
| Amazon | Wide selection, fast shipping |
| IKEA | TRADFRI products |
| Local electronics stores | Check for Zigbee coordinators |
Budget (2-4 weeks)
Section titled “Budget (2-4 weeks)”| Store | Comment |
|---|---|
| AliExpress | Cheapest, long wait |
| Banggood | Good deals, moderate wait |
DIY Components
Section titled “DIY Components”Check our ESP32 guides to build your own sensors!
| Component | Price | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| ESP32 DevKit | $5-8 | Base for all projects |
| DHT22 sensor | $3-4 | Temperature & humidity |
| HC-SR501 PIR | $2 | Motion sensor |
| WS2812B LED strip | $8-15 | Addressable lighting |
Get Started
Section titled “Get Started”ESP32
Build your own sensors from scratch.