What it exposes
| Feature | Property | Values | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| On / off (l1) | state_l1 | — | settable |
| On / off (l2) | state_l2 | — | settable |
| On / off (l3) | state_l3 | — | settable |
| Operation mode (l1) | operation_mode_l1 | auto, push, latch | settable |
| Rf pairing (l1) | rf_pairing_l1 | none, l1, l2, l3 | settable |
| Switch 3way mode (l1) | switch_3way_mode_l1 | disable, enable | 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_l1": "ON",
"state_l2": "ON",
"state_l3": "ON",
"operation_mode_l1": "auto",
"rf_pairing_l1": "none",
"switch_3way_mode_l1": "disable",
"linkquality": 120
}
Send commands to zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set:
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"state_l1":"TOGGLE"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"state_l2":"TOGGLE"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"state_l3":"TOGGLE"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"operation_mode_l1":"push"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"rf_pairing_l1":"l1"}'
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_l1
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.