How to Use Multiple Zigbee2MQTT Coordinators (Full Setup + Device Migration Guide)
🔧 How to Use Multiple Zigbee2MQTT Coordinators (Full Setup + Device Migration Guide)
Thinking of running more than one Zigbee coordinator in your smart home setup? In this full step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to use multiple Zigbee2MQTT coordinators, avoid conflicts, update firmware, and safely migrate your devices — all without breaking your existing setup.
Whether you're expanding coverage, managing different device groups, or just curious how it’s done, this guide covers everything you need to know.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
How to add multiple Zigbee2MQTT add-ons in Home Assistant
Finding the IP address of each coordinator (3 easy methods)
Updating coordinator firmware and core
Setting DHCP reservations
Transferring devices safely using both manual and YAML methods
Changing Zigbee channel IDs and resolving MQTT issues
Creating a custom sidebar (optional bonus!)
📶 WiFi Scanner Tool (Used in This Video):
To scan nearby Wi-Fi channels and choose the best one for your Zigbee network, I used WiFiman by Ubiquiti.
Download it here:
🌐 Website: https://ui.com/uk/en
💻 Desktop App: https://www.ui.com/download/app/wifim...
⏱ Timestamps:
Jump to any section using the chapters in the video timeline or the list in the pinned comment.
00:00 Outro
00:34 Overview of What I'm Covering
01:06 Adding Multiple Zigbee2MQTT Repositories
03:46 Installing Second Zigbee2MQTT Add-on
06:22 ⚠️ Zigbee2MQTT Folder Doesn’t Exist Until Service Starts
07:46 Before Connecting Your New Zigbee Coordinator
08:48 Option 1: Find IP via mDNS in Your Browser
11:27 Option 2: Find IP Using Command Prompt
13:24 Option 3: Find IP via Your Home Router
15:03 Renaming Your Zigbee Coordinator
16:40 Updating Zigbee Coordinator Core Firmware
17:48 Updating Zigbee Firmware
18:42 Changing Zigbee Coordinator Settings
20:31 Setting a DHCP Reservation
21:46 Plugging in the Original Coordinator
21:56 Using Wi-Fi Scanner to Choose the Best Channel
24:51 Updating configuration.yaml for Zigbee2MQTT
30:54 Common Error: Wrong MQTT Password
32:19 Creating a Custom Sidebar (Optional)
42:20 Manually Moving Devices to New Coordinator
45:15 Removing Block to Allow Device Rejoining
48:48 Moving Devices via YAML to New Coordinator
52:37 Changing Zigbee Channel ID with Paired Devices
58:56: Outro
🧩 Custom Sidebar Integration (Optional Bonus):
To create a custom sidebar in Home Assistant, I used the hass_ingress repository by LovelyLain.
🔗 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/lovelylain/hass_in...
📌 Note: You’ll need HACS installed before adding this integration.
👉 Watch the HACS install guide here: • How to Install HACS in Home Assistant (Ste...
📝 Sample YAML Configuration:
ingress:
zigbee2mqtt1:
work_mode: hassio
title: Zigbee2MQTT-1
icon: mdi:zigbee
url: 57df1234_zigbee2mqtt
zigbee2mqtt2:
work_mode: hassio
title: Zigbee2MQTT-2
icon: mdi:zigbee
url: 9587c5b0_zigbee2mqtt
🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO
Intro Track: Powerful Action Rock Trailer
🎤 Artist: RocknStock
🎧 Source: Pixabay
🔗 Link: https://pixabay.com/users/rocknstock-...
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