How to Set Up Zigbee2MQTT in Home Assistant (Using SLZB-06 Coordinator)
Welcome back to Chuck Builds! In this video, I’m setting up Zigbee2MQTT in my new Home Assistant environment as part of rebuilding my smart home from scratch.
For years, I used a Sonoff Zigbee coordinator, but this time I’m upgrading to the SMLight SLZB-06. With better reviews, a stronger antenna, and solid reliability, this is the perfect chance to try something new without having to re-pair all my old devices.
In this step-by-step guide, I’ll cover:
Installing and configuring Zigbee2MQTT in Home Assistant
Setting up the SMLight SLZB-06 coordinator
Best practices for building a fresh Zigbee network
Comparing my experience with Sonoff vs SMLight coordinators
How this integrates into my larger Home Assistant + MQTT setup
If you’re starting your own smart home journey or migrating to a new setup, this video will walk you through everything you need to get Zigbee2MQTT running smoothly in Home Assistant.
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Format for POE Coordinator is
tcp://IPADDRESS:6638
Links:
How to Install Zigbee2MQTT Step by Step Guide: https://www.chuck-builds.com/how-to-i... • Create a local Zigbee network on Home Assi...
How to minimize Zigbee and Wi-fi Interference: https://www.chuck-builds.com/how-to-m...
https://www.chuck-builds.com/setting-...
Zigbee2MQTT Github: https://github.com/zigbee2mqtt/hassio...
MQTT Install Link: https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect...
Zigbee2MQTT Install Link: https://my.home-assistant.io/redirect...
Nirsoft WifiInfoView: https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_in...
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Innr Color Zigbee Bulb used in this video - $39.99 - https://amzn.to/3IDW0ES
Timestamps:
0:00 Start
2:05 Step 1: Install MQTT Addon
2:06 Step 2: Add Zigbee2MQTT Repo
2:26 Step 3: Install Z2M
3:02 Step 4: Configure Z2M
4:24 Step 5: Network Interference
8:23 Zigbee2MQTT First Boot
9:06 Set Power on Behavior
10:08 Zigbee Groups
12:32 Adding Zigbee2MQTT Devices to HomeAssistant