Zigbee

A mesh for sensors, bulbs, and plugs. It needs a coordinator. In Home Assistant that is usually ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT.

Buying guides · Lighting

Best smart Christmas lights 2026: Govee vs Twinkly vs Philips Hue Festavia (and which ones Home Assistant can control)

Govee Christmas Lights 2, Twinkly Strings and Philips Hue Festavia compared on effects, outdoor ratings and what Home Assistant, Alexa, Google and Apple Home can control.

22 October 2026

Buying guides · Radios
Best Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant: ZBT-2 vs SLZB-06 vs Sonoff
Which Zigbee coordinator to buy for Home Assistant: ZBT-2, SMLIGHT SLZB-06 and MR1, and Sonoff dongles compared on ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, USB vs PoE and Thread.
22 October 2026

Best smart Christmas lights 2026: Govee vs Twinkly vs Philips Hue Festavia (and which ones Home Assistant can control)

Best Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant: ZBT-2 vs SLZB-06 vs Sonoff