What it exposes
| Feature | Property | Values | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work state | work_state | — | read only |
| On / off | state | — | settable |
| Opening mode | opening_mode | tilt, lift | settable |
| Motor direction | motor_direction | left, right | settable |
| Set upper limit | set_upper_limit | start, stop | settable |
| Factory reset | factory_reset | SET | 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",
"opening_mode": "tilt",
"motor_direction": "left",
"set_upper_limit": "start",
"factory_reset": "SET",
"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 '{"opening_mode":"lift"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"motor_direction":"right"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"set_upper_limit":"stop"}'
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.