Hello Community, I am relatively new to openhab and have a question. I know its not a real openhab openhab question, but I think u guys can still give me the answer:
Do i need to setup a second raspberry pi or can i use the one where i have openhab running on? I use openhabianpi. I checked in the putty console if i could do these steps and I think it would work.
If its possible, are there disadvantages? Performance issues, or something?
I just started using zigbee2mqtt not that long ago and have been very pleased. I have read that you can use it on the same RPI as OH is running. In my situation, a second RPI was already being used for add blocking (pi hole) and this is where I install the usb stick.
You may have an issue with range or obstructions, depending where the RPI is located compared to devices trying to connect.
I actually have s second pi, but since i used that image of openhabianpi (was piece of cake) to create the basic setup, i am a little clueless what i need to install on the “empty” second pi to get it to run. Can you give me a link to the software and a tutorial to prepare it for installing the stick?
I am running zigbee2mqtt on the openHAB pi. Works like a charm. Range is absolutely no issue , i have plenty of routers extending the range. With zigbee, every mains powered device i have seen is a router.
If you want to use another pi, you have plenty of options:
install openhabian image again, but disable openHAB.
install Raspbian (this is what the openhabian image is based of, iirc). But be aware you should run a current stretch-based image, zigbee2mqtt does not work with jessi.
Here’s a link https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt/wiki scroll down to “Basic Usage” and use those four links. The link “running the bridge” will step you through setting up your other pi.
Hi @job,
I am thinking of getting a few zigbee devices, I’ll have no problems setting up zigbee2mqtt (I hope)
Can I ask what zigbee devices to you have, please?
I have Osram Smart Plugs, one Ikea 1000 lm bulb and Xiaomi Aqara motion detectors, door/window contacts, temperature sensors and buttons. I guess with the next release the vibration sensors are also supported.
It is a function from the identify cluster to signal something. In the hue bridge it is called alert. I need the part to set the bulb into blinking mode for 15 seconds.
I have mine now running on the same pi like my openhab. And now I am running into range issues. The sticks antenna seems to be to weak to reach every corner of my house on two floors.
My question:
Does anybody have a tip how to extend the range? I read somewhere else that I could integrate an Osram plug or a hue bulb as a range extender. I wanted actually only migrate my xiaomi sensors to zigbee2mqtt and let hue run seperatly, but if I move one or two devices over, would that maybe work? Or can I integrate the “hue network” to work as mash for zigbee2mqtt?
