Zigbee has become ever more popular with users of Home Assistant for several reasons. Zigbee devices can mesh, so every main-powered smart plug or bulb can be a router. The low-power requirements mean that a sensor or input device can run of a single button cell for several years. And finally, Zigbee is generally much cheaper than Z-Wave.
How to build the easiest Zigbee chair occupancy sensor
This DIY Zigbee chair occupancy sensor for Home Assistant doesn't require soldering, knowledge of electronics, or 3D-printing.
The best physical Zigbee smart buttons for Home Assistant
While you could use your smartphone and the Home Assistant dashboard to achieve the same thing, starting a script, turning on a light, or setting a scene using smart buttons can be more intuitive.
The best Zigbee door/window sensors for Home Assistant
Zigbee door/window sensors are grand additions to a smart home. They can be used to set off Home Assistant automations and as conditions in scripts.
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