What it exposes
| Feature | Property | Values | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan | fan_state | — | settable |
| Indicator LED | indicator_mode | always_on, on_with_timeout_but_as_locator, on_with_timeout | settable |
| Indicator orientation | indicator_orientation | horizontal_left, horizontal_right, vertical_top, vertical_bottom | settable |
MQTT: state and commands
Zigbee2MQTT publishes the device state to zigbee2mqtt/my_device (my_device is the name you give the device). An example message:
{
"indicator_mode": "always_on",
"indicator_orientation": "horizontal_left",
"linkquality": 120
}
Send commands to zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set:
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"indicator_mode":"on_with_timeout_but_as_locator"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"indicator_orientation":"horizontal_right"}'
Watch the topics live from the browser: MQTT client.
Home Assistant automation example
Zigbee2MQTT creates Home Assistant entities from the device name. If it is called my_device, an automation in automations.yaml can look like this:
- alias: "Off at night"
mode: single
triggers:
- trigger: time
at: "23:30:00"
actions:
- action: switch.turn_off
target:
entity_id: switch.my_device
Check the YAML: YAML checker.
How to pair it
- In Zigbee2MQTT click Permit join.
- Put the device in pairing mode: usually a long press of the reset button (5–10 s) until the LED blinks; bulbs: switch the power off and on 5–6 times.
- Keep the device close to the coordinator or a router while pairing.
- Give it a clear name: MQTT topics and Home Assistant entities are built from it.
Exact procedure and model notes: the device page in the Zigbee2MQTT docs. No coordinator yet: coordinator picker.