As I dive deeper into the world of home automation, I’ve been curious about the best way to integrate Zigbee devices into my setup. I’ve heard a lot about both Zigbee2MQTT (Z2M) and Zigbee Home Automation (ZHA), but I’m still trying to figure out which one would work best for my needs.
I’ve been using ZHA for a while now, and I must say, it’s been a stable choice. With over 100 devices on my network, ZHA has handled everything smoothly. The integration with Home Assistant is seamless, and I appreciate the ability to configure source routing, which has helped with scalability. OTA updates are a breeze, and the fact that it doesn’t rely on MQTT is a big plus for me. However, I’ve heard that Z2M offers more debugging options and broader device compatibility out of the box.
I’m wondering, though, if ZHA has come a long way and if it’s now just as good, if not better, than Z2M. What are your experiences? Have you found ZHA to be reliable and feature-rich enough, or do you still prefer Z2M for its additional capabilities? I’d love to hear your thoughts and any tips you might have for someone looking to make the switch or stick with ZHA.
Let’s discuss and find out if Z2M is still the go-to choice or if ZHA has become the more convenient option for modern home automation setups!