Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent experience migrating my Zigbee devices from ZHA to ZigbeeToMQTT. It was a bit of a learning curve, but I managed to get everything up and running smoothly! The Setup I recently purchased an SMlight SLBZ-06 Zigbee coordinator and decided it was the perfect opportunity to switch over to ZigbeeToMQTT. I’ve been using ZHA for a while now, but I’ve heard great things about the flexibility and integration possibilities with MQTT. The Process First, I installed both MQTT and ZigbeeToMQTT on my Home Assistant instance. The initial step was to re-pair all my Zigbee devices through MQTT. I started with my INNR RB285C lights, which were the newer models in my setup. To my relief, they paired without any issues. However, I noticed that the older INNR RB185C lights needed a bit more attention, but they eventually connected as well. Challenges Faced One thing I wasn’t sure about was whether I could keep both ZHA and ZigbeeToMQTT on the same Zigbee channel during the transition. After some research, I found that it’s perfectly fine as long as you plan to remove ZHA entirely once all devices are migrated. I decided to tackle this by moving my Sonoff zigbee plugs first, as they act as repeaters, ensuring better coverage for the rest of my devices. Automation Integration My existing automations in ZHA were a bit of a concern, but I was pleasantly surprised by how seamless the transition was. I simply reconfigured the triggers and actions to point to the new ZigbeeToMQTT entities. For instance, my Kodi shutdown automation, which adjusts the brightness of my lights, now works flawlessly with the new setup. Final Thoughts The process was more straightforward than I anticipated. The key takeaway is to start with repeaters and work your way through the end devices. It’s also crucial to ensure your MQTT broker is correctly configured before beginning the migration. If anyone else is considering this switch, I’d say go for it! The integration possibilities with MQTT are endless, and it’s been a great addition to my smart home setup. Happy automating! 