Hi everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of Hive devices and wanted to share my experience, especially since the upcoming cutoff in November 2021 has made me proactive in finding a reliable setup. I’ve got a mix of Hive Active thermostats, plugs, door sensors, and light bulbs, and I wanted to ensure they integrate seamlessly into my Home Assistant ecosystem.
Initially, I faced some challenges with Zigbee compatibility, but I stumbled upon a solution that worked beautifully. I set up a Raspberry Pi with HAAS and used a CC2351 Zigbee stick. The key was pairing one of the Hive Active plugs directly to the coordinator. From there, I was able to pair all my other Hive devices—thermostats, plugs, sensors, and lights—off of that single plug. It’s been a game-changer! Every device is detected and identified without any network errors, which was a common issue with other Zigbee hubs I tried.
I’d love to hear if others have had similar experiences or if there are alternative setups that work well. Whether you’re dealing with Hive devices or other Zigbee-based products, sharing tips and tricks always helps the community grow. Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other navigate the sometimes tricky world of smart home integration!
Cheers,
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