From 4f1a39290716cba6274bb1b9058ec782c4b3613f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hedda Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:25:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Clearify recommended vs no longer recommended adapters Clearify recommended vs no longer recommended adapters --- README.md | 42 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 113df5af..074a8f2e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,19 +13,35 @@ bellows interacts with the Zigbee Network Coprocessor (NCP) with EmberZNet PRO Z ## Hardware requirement -EmberZNet based Zigbee radios using the EZSP protocol (via the [bellows](https://github.com/zigpy/bellows) library for zigpy) - - [Tube's Zigbee Gateways (Silabs EFR32 variant)](https://github.com/tube0013/tube_gateways) Note! ESP32 based Ethernet bridge available as pre-assembed or as a DIY project. - - [ITEAD Sonoff ZBBridge](https://www.itead.cc/smart-home/sonoff-zbbridge.html) (**Note! WiFi-based bridges are not recommended for ZHA with EZSP radios.** Also, this first have to be flashed with [Tasmota firmware and EmberZNet firmware](https://www.digiblur.com/2020/07/how-to-use-sonoff-zigbee-bridge-with.html)) - - ITead Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle (EFR32MG21) Model 9888010100045 Note! Currently not recommended due to stability issues. - - [Nortek GoControl QuickStick Combo Model HUSBZB-1 (Z-Wave & Zigbee Ember 3581 USB Adapter)](https://www.nortekcontrol.com/products/2gig/husbzb-1-gocontrol-quickstick-combo/) (Note! Not a must but recommend [upgrade the EmberZNet NCP application firmware](https://github.com/walthowd/husbzb-firmware)) - - [Elelabs Zigbee USB Adapter](https://elelabs.com/products/elelabs_usb_adapter.html) (Note! Not a must but recommend [upgrade the EmberZNet NCP application firmware](https://github.com/Elelabs/elelabs-zigbee-ezsp-utility)) - - [Elelabs Zigbee Raspberry Pi Shield](https://elelabs.com/products/elelabs_zigbee_shield.html) (Note! Not a must but recommend [upgrade the EmberZNet NCP application firmware](https://github.com/Elelabs/elelabs-zigbee-ezsp-utility)) - - [DEFARO SprutStick Pro (also known as Defaro SprutStick ZigBee 2 Pro)](https://defaro.ru/index.php/product/89-controllers/257-sprutstick-pro) - - Telegesis ETRX357USB/ETRX357USB-LRS/TRX357USB-LRS+8M (Note! This first have to be [flashed with other EmberZNet firmware](https://github.com/walthowd/husbzb-firmware)) - - [IKEA Billy EZSP - DIY ICC-1 / ICC-A-1 module from IKEA TRÅDFRI devices](https://github.com/MattWestb/IKEA-TRADFRI-ICC-A-1-Module). (Note! This first have to be hacked and flashed with other EmberZNet firmware) - - [Tuya TYGWZ01 and rebranded Lidl Silvercrest Smart Home Gateway](https://paulbanks.org/projects/lidl-zigbee/) (Note! This first have to be hacked and flashed with other EmberZNet firmware) - - Bitron Video/Smabit BV AV2010/10 USB-Stick (a.k.a. Telekom Magenta Stick) based on Silicon Labs Ember 3587 - - [EByte E180-Z120B SMD Module and EByte E180-Z120B-TB Evaluation Board](https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/04/27/ebyte-e180-zg120b-tb-zigbee-3-0-evaluation-board-features-silicon-labs-efr32mg1b-zigbee-thread-soc/) (Note! This first have to be [hacked and flashed with other EmberZNet firmware](https://github.com/zha-ng/EZSP-Firmware/tree/master/EByte-E180-Z120B)) +This [bellows](https://github.com/zigpy/bellows) radio library for zigpy should be compatible with all EmberZNet based Zigbee radio adapters and modules with a firmware that support EZSP (EmberZNet Serial Protocol). + +This tecnically includes the newer EFR32MG24, EFR32MG21/MGM210, EFR32MG13, EFR32MG12/MGM12 from Silicon Labs, as well as Silabs older EM35x/EM35xx (EM357, EM3581, EM3585, EM3587, EM3588) "Ember" family of chips. + +Newer series of radio adapters and modules are generally recommended as Silicon Labs still maintains SDK for them so it is possible to get new firmware with bug-fixes and new features. + +### EZSP adapters recommended for new purchase + +- [Home Assistant SkyConnect](https://www.home-assistant.io/skyconnect/) (USB dongle based on EFR32MG21) +- [ITead SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Model “ZBDongle-E”](https://itead.cc/product/zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle/) (USB dongle based on EFR32MG21) +- [Easyiot Zigbee dongle model ZB-GW04](https://zigbee.blakadder.com/easyiot_ZB-GW04.html) (USB stick based on EFR32MG21 "SM-011 v1.0" Zigbee module from CoolKit-Technologies) +- [Zvidar Z-DG-Z01](https://zigbee.blakadder.com/Zvidar_Z-DG-Z01.html) (USB dongle based on EFR32MG21) +- [Tube's Zigbee Gateways (Silabs EFR32 variant)](https://github.com/tube0013/tube_gateways) Note! ESP32 based Ethernet bridge available as pre-assembed or as a DIY project. + +### Other supported EZSP adapters not recommended for new purchase + +- [IKEA Billy EZSP - DIY ICC-1 / ICC-A-1 module from IKEA TRÅDFRI devices](https://github.com/MattWestb/IKEA-TRADFRI-ICC-A-1-Module). (Note! This first has to be hacked and flashed with other EmberZNet firmware) +- [Tuya TYGWZ01 and rebranded Lidl Silvercrest Smart Home Gateway](https://paulbanks.org/projects/lidl-zigbee/) (Note! This first have to be hacked and flashed with other EmberZNet firmware) +- [ITEAD Sonoff ZBBridge](https://www.itead.cc/smart-home/sonoff-zbbridge.html) (**Note! WiFi-based bridges are not recommended for ZHA with EZSP radios.** Also, this first has to be flashed with [Tasmota firmware and EmberZNet firmware](https://www.digiblur.com/2020/07/how-to-use-sonoff-zigbee-bridge-with.html)) + +### Older supported EZSP adapters no longer recommended for new purchase + +The adapters below are support and still work well for legacy installations but use outdated chips and firmware is no longer maintained: + +- [Elelabs Zigbee USB Adapter ELU013](https://elelabs.com/products/elelabs_usb_adapter.html) (USB dongle based on EFR32MG13P) +- [Nortek GoControl QuickStick Combo Model HUSBZB-1 (Z-Wave & Zigbee Ember 3581 USB Adapter)](https://www.nortekcontrol.com/products/2gig/husbzb-1-gocontrol-quickstick-combo/) (Note! Should first [upgrade the EmberZNet NCP application firmware](https://github.com/walthowd/husbzb-firmware)) +- Bitron Video/Smabit BV AV2010/10 USB-Stick (a.k.a. Telekom Magenta Stick) based on Silicon Labs Ember 3587 +- [Elelabs Zigbee Raspberry Pi Shield ELR023](https://elelabs.com/products/elelabs_zigbee_shield.html) (Raspberry Pi Shield/HAT not generally recommended due to interference) +- Telegesis ETRX357USB/ETRX357USB-LRS/TRX357USB-LRS+8M (Note! Has to be manually [flashed with other EmberZNet firmware](https://github.com/walthowd/husbzb-firmware)) ### Warning about Zigbee to WiFi bridges