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Developer ToolsAlternative to SmartThingsAlternative to Aqara HubAlternative to Philips Hue Bridge

Zigbee2MQTT

Zigbee to MQTT bridge that gets rid of proprietary smart device bridges.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars12.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
MqttHome AutomationMesh NetworkZigbee BridgeTypescriptIot
Overview

Why consider Zigbee2MQTT?

Zigbee2MQTT bridges Zigbee networks directly to MQTT. It connects over 3,000 smart devices from 400+ vendors (IKEA, Philips Hue, Aqara, Sonoff) directly to home automation systems without proprietary hubs.

Guided learning

Learn Zigbee2MQTT by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Zigbee2MQTT

Zigbee2MQTT bridges Zigbee wireless protocols to MQTT JSON messages, providing network map graphs, OTA firmware updates, and direct device binding.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name zigbee2mqtt \
3 --device=/dev/ttyUSB0 \
4 -p 8080:8080 \
5 -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data \
6 koenkk/zigbee2mqtt:latest

Zigbee2MQTT is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Zigbee2MQTT FAQs

Zigbee2MQTT is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Zigbee2MQTT is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Zigbee2MQTT is listed as an alternative to SmartThings. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.