Connecting to Open-source Platforms

Connecting to Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT

Table of contents

Step 1 Preparation ---- Step 2: install add-ons ---- Step 3: Configure the GW90-POE-Ti ---- Step 4: Add a Zigbee Sub-device

Step 1 Preparation

Before getting started, ensure that Home Assistant is installed and the GW70-XK is connected to the host’s USB port.

If not yet installed, please follow the Home Assistant Installation Guide.

Step 2: Install Add-ons and Integration

When connecting HA through the Zigbee2MQTT Add-on, you need to install two add-ons:

1、Mosquitto broker (MQTT Broker)

2、Zigbee2MQTT

Install MQTT Broker

Go to Settings → Add-ons → Add-on store and install the Mosquitto broker add-on, then start it.

Install Zigbee2MQTT

Go to Settings → Add-ons → Add-on store and install the Zigbee2MQTT add-on, then start it.

Step 3 Configure Zigbee2MQTT

USB Connection

Open the Zigbee2MQTT add-on→ start → Open web UI .Then configure according to the video below.

WiFi/ LAN Connection

Open the Zigbee2MQTT add-on→ Configuration→serial. Enter port and adapter information.

(port and adapter information can be find in dongle web management interface)

Step 4 Add and manage zigbee devices

After completing the configuration, start the Zigbee2MQTT add-on. Wait for about two minutes,

then you can click to enter the Web UI Console to add and manage devices.

Connecting to Home Assistant via ZHA

Step 1 Preparation ---- Step 2: install Integration ---- Step 3: Configure the GW90-POE-Ti ---- Step 4: Add a Zigbee Sub-device

Step 1 Preparation

Before getting started, ensure that Home Assistant is installed and the GW90-POE-Ti is connected to WiFi router. If not yet installed,

please follow the Home Assistant Installation Guide

Step 2: Install Integration

When connecting HA through ZHA, you need to install Zigbee Home Automation Integration.

Install Zigbee Home Automation Integration (port information can be find in dongle web management interface)

USB Connection

WiFi/ LAN Connection

Step 3: Add and manage zigbee devices

After completing the configuration, start the ZHA. Wait for about two minutes,

then you can click to enter the Web UI Console to add and manage devices.

Power Supply and Connection

Overview

Before installation, please choose a suitable connection method based on your usage habits or scenario:

Device Power Supply

before powering on the device, please check whether your router or switch supports PoE (Power over Ethernet).

• If supported, refer to the PoE Power Supply section below.
• If not supported, refer to Type-C Power Supply.

Connection

USB Connection

The device connects to the home assistant host USB port, using the included Type-C USB cable, functioning as a USB dongle.

Use a Type-C charging cable: connect one end to the device’s Type-C port, and the other end to the host device.

Once powered on, the device power indicator icon will turn on, indicating that the device is receiving power properly.

Then press the button on the dongle, make the icon switch to USB mode.then you can Connecting to Open-source Platforms

At this point, you may proceed to the Accessing the Operating System section for the next steps.

Note: If you intend to use the WEB Console, an additional Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection is required.

WiFi Connection

The device connects wirelessly via Wi-Fi.Use a Type-C charging cable: connect one end to the device’s Type-C port,

and the other end to a power adapter.Once powered on, the device power indicator incon will turn on,

Then press the button on the dongle,make the indicator light switch to “WiFi”,

(After press the button need waiting for 3-5s switch to wifi mode) then the dongle will into wifi mode

Connecting to the Router

The device’s AP hotspot is enabled by default when dongle in wifi mode. On your PC or mobile device,

search for the AP SSID such as AVATTO-GW90-TI_XXXX. The first connection does not require a password.

After connecting to the AP hotspot, the browser will automatically open the WEB interface.

If the browser does not open automatically, you can access the page manually via the default domain http://AVATTO-GW90-TI.local.

Enter the WEB interface, General---WiFi mode---Save, Then it will be redirected to the Wi-Fi scanning interface.

choose the appropriate Wi-Fi network, and connect.Wait for the device to connect to the router. once accessed successfully,

you can use all WEB functions.

LAN Connection

After ensuring normal network communication, plug the network cable into the network port. Wait for Dongle to start.

Then access the page manually via the default domain http://AVATTO-GW90-TI.local.Configure dongle through the web management interface.

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