
/ specifications
| radio | TI CC2652P +20 dBm, external antenna |
| network capacity | 100+ devices direct/routed |
| interface | USB-A (extension lead recommended) |
| firmware | Z-Stack, user-flashable |
| works when internet is down | YES |
| protocol | Zigbee 3.0 |
| home assistant | ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT |
/ entities in home assistant
Exactly what appears in your HA instance when this device pairs — no surprises.
| (coordinator) | Exposes no entities itself — it IS the radio. Every Zigbee device pairs through it. |
when the internet dies
Your entire Zigbee network. Coordinator-to-device traffic never touches the internet in the first place.
This device lives in the Local Starter Kit — usually the cheaper way to get it.
/ common questions
Do I need this if I already have a hub? A coordinator is the Zigbee radio for Home Assistant — if your hub is HA Green/Yellow or a PC, yes, you need one (only one per home).
ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT? Both work with this. ZHA is simpler; Zigbee2MQTT supports more devices. Our guides cover choosing.
Returns? 30 days change-of-mind (unopened) plus full Australian Consumer Law cover on faults.
In real homes
/ home assistant entities
Exactly what appears in Home Assistant after pairing — * is the name you give the device.
| entity | what it does |
(coordinator) | Exposes no entities itself — it IS the radio. Every Zigbee device pairs through it. |