What it exposes
| Feature | Property | Values | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| On / off | state | — | settable |
| Reversed | reversed | — | settable |
| Child lock | child_lock | — | settable |
| Tilt lock | tilt_lock | — | settable |
| Identify | identify | identify | settable |
| Indicator mode (switch) | indicator_mode_switch | consistent_with_load, always_on, reverse_with_load, always_off | settable |
| Lift duration up | lift_duration_up | s · 0…300 | settable |
| Lift duration down | lift_duration_down | s · 0…300 | settable |
| Tilt duration | tilt_duration | s · 0…30 | 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:
{
"state": "OPEN",
"reversed": false,
"child_lock": false,
"tilt_lock": false,
"indicator_mode_switch": "consistent_with_load",
"lift_duration_up": 150,
"lift_duration_down": 150,
"tilt_duration": 15,
"linkquality": 120
}
Send commands to zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set:
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"state":"CLOSE"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"reversed":true}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"child_lock":true}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"tilt_lock":true}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"indicator_mode_switch":"always_on"}'
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: "Open the curtains in the morning"
mode: single
triggers:
- trigger: time
at: "07:30:00"
actions:
- action: cover.open_cover
target:
entity_id: cover.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.