What it exposes
| Feature | Property | Values | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | battery | % · 0…100 | read only |
| Min level (1) | min_level_1 | 1…255 | settable |
| Min level (2) | min_level_2 | 1…255 | settable |
| Min level (3) | min_level_3 | 1…255 | settable |
| Min level (4) | min_level_4 | 1…255 | settable |
| Min level (5) | min_level_5 | 1…255 | settable |
| Min level (6) | min_level_6 | 1…255 | settable |
| Min level (7) | min_level_7 | 1…255 | settable |
| Min level (8) | min_level_8 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (1) | max_level_1 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (2) | max_level_2 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (3) | max_level_3 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (4) | max_level_4 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (5) | max_level_5 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (6) | max_level_6 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (7) | max_level_7 | 1…255 | settable |
| Max level (8) | max_level_8 | 1…255 | settable |
| Night level (1) | night_level_1 | 1…20 | settable |
| Night level (2) | night_level_2 | 1…20 | settable |
| Night level (3) | night_level_3 | 1…20 | settable |
| Night level (4) | night_level_4 | 1…20 | settable |
| Night level (5) | night_level_5 | 1…20 | settable |
| Night level (6) | night_level_6 | 1…20 | settable |
| Night level (7) | night_level_7 | 1…20 | settable |
| Night level (8) | night_level_8 | 1…20 | settable |
| Action (button press) | action | on_1, on_2, on_3, on_4, on_5, on_6, on_7, on_8 … | read only |
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:
{
"battery": 87,
"min_level_1": 128,
"min_level_2": 128,
"min_level_3": 128,
"min_level_4": 128,
"min_level_5": 128,
"min_level_6": 128,
"min_level_7": 128,
"min_level_8": 128,
"max_level_1": 128,
"max_level_2": 128,
"max_level_3": 128,
"max_level_4": 128,
"max_level_5": 128,
"linkquality": 120
}
The device only reports data and takes no commands.
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: "Button"
mode: single
triggers:
- trigger: mqtt
topic: zigbee2mqtt/my_device
value_template: "{{ value_json.action }}"
payload: "on_1"
actions:
- action: light.toggle
target:
entity_id: light.living_room
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.