Connecting to Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT

Table of contents

Step 1 Preparation ---- Step 2: install add-ons ---- Step 3: Configure the GW70-XK ---- 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

Open the Zigbee2MQTT add-on→ click start →open web UI

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

Table of contents

Step 1 Preparation ---- Step 2: install Integration---- Step 3: Configure the GW70-XK ---- 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 Integration

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

Install Zigbee Home Automation Integration

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.