What it exposes
| Feature | Property | Values | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| On / off | state | — | settable |
| Moving | moving | UP, STOP, DOWN | read only |
| Motor reversal | motor_reversal | — | settable |
| Calibration | calibration | — | settable |
| Calibration time | calibration_time | s | settable |
| Indicator LED | indicator_mode | off, off/on, on/off, on | settable |
| Backlight | backlight_mode | — | settable |
| Wall switch type | switch_type | momentary, toggle | 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",
"moving": "UP",
"motor_reversal": false,
"calibration": false,
"calibration_time": 0,
"indicator_mode": "off",
"backlight_mode": false,
"switch_type": "momentary",
"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 '{"motor_reversal":true}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"calibration":true}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"indicator_mode":"off/on"}'
mosquitto_pub -t zigbee2mqtt/my_device/set -m '{"backlight_mode":true}'
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.