Connecting to Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT

Table of contents

Step 1 Preparation ---- Step 2: install add-ons ---- Step 3: Configure the GW70-XK ---- Step 4: Add a Zigbee Sub-device

Step 1 Preparation

Before getting started, ensure that Home Assistant is installed and the GW70-XK is connected to the host’s USB port.

If not yet installed, please follow the Home Assistant Installation Guide.

Step 2 Install Add-ons and Integration

When connecting HA through the Zigbee2MQTT Add-on, you need to install two add-ons:

1、Mosquitto broker (MQTT Broker)

2、Zigbee2MQTT

 Install MQTT Broker

Go to Settings → Add-ons → Add-on store and install the Mosquitto broker add-on, then start it.

Install Zigbee2MQTT

Go to Settings → Add-ons → Add-on store and install the Zigbee2MQTT add-on, then start it.

Step 3 Configure Zigbee2MQTT

Open the Zigbee2MQTT add-on→ click start →open web UI

Step 4 Add and manage zigbee devices

After completing the configuration, start the Zigbee2MQTT add-on. Wait for about two minutes,

then you can click to enter the Web UI Console to add and manage devices.

Connecting to Home Assistant via ZHA

Table of contents

Step 1 Preparation ---- Step 2: install Integration---- Step 3: Configure the GW70-XK ---- Step 4: Add a Zigbee Sub-device

Step 1 Preparation

Before getting started, ensure that Home Assistant is installed and the GW70-XK is connected to the host’s USB port.

If not yet installed, please follow the Home Assistant Installation Guide.

Step 2: Install Integration

When connecting HA through ZHA, you need to install Zigbee Home Automation Integration .

Install Zigbee Home Automation Integration

Step 3: Add and manage zigbee devices

After completing the configuration, start the ZHA. Wait for about two minutes, then you can click to

enter the Web UI Console to add and manage devices.

Overview

Please connect the device to the USB port of the host, and install the appropriate driver according to the host operating system.

Note:The HA70 or HA80 Home Assistant box already has the driver installed and does not require further installation. If your

operating system already has CP210x driver by default. No installation is required.you can connecting to Open-source Platforms directly.

Connecting to Windows

Install Driver

CP210x_VCP_Windows  

Or you can download and install the driver via the official Silicon Labs website:

Silicon Labs CP210x Driver Download   

Connecting to macOS

Install Driver

Mac_OSX_VCP_Driver  

Or you can download and install the driver via the official Silicon Labs website:

Silicon Labs CP210x Driver Download   

When flashing with the AVATTO Dongle Flasher , choose the MultiPAN firmware, then start flashing.

For settings in Home Assistant, refer to the Silicon Labs Multiprotocol Add-on documentation.

When flashing with the AVATTO Dongle Flasher, choose the OpenThread firmware, then start flashing.

Configure in Home Assistant After Flashing.

When flashing with the AVATTO Dongle Flasher, choose the Zigbee Router firmware, then start flashing.

Overview

It is recommended to use the AVATTO Dongle Flasher for firmware upgrades. This tool allows you to upgrade Zigbee firmware as well as flash Router firmware, OpenThread firmware, and MultiPAN firmware (experimental).

Instructions

Connect the Device

Select the Firmware

Start Flashing

For GW70-XK (AVATTO Zigbee 3.0 Dongle Plus MG24)

Firmware Type	Supported	Flashing Guide
Zigbee NCP		Click to view
Zigbee Router		Click to view
OpenThread RCP		Click to view
MultiPAN RCP		Click to view