Resource centre

Guides for a more reliable smart home

Practical explanations to choose an architecture, place equipment and expand a local network.

Why choose an Ethernet PoE Zigbee coordinator?

Understand the benefits of a network coordinator compared with a USB adapter connected directly to the server.

Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA: how should you choose?

Two solid local approaches for operating a Zigbee network with Home Assistant.

Build a stable Zigbee network throughout the home

Coordinator placement, powered routers and simple ways to diagnose uneven coverage.

Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave: what does each one do?

Distinguish application standard, mesh network and radio protocols to choose the right hub.