This device comes preflashed with Tasmota, but will still require a little configuration. You will need to:
- Run “Backlog Weblog 3; so65 1; Module 75” in the Tasmota console
- Upload the EmberZNet firmware using the “Firmware Upgrade” feature
These steps can be taken using the device’s web interface, and do NOT require wires/soldering/disassembly.
Digiblur’s Configuration Guide lays out these steps in detail and also walks through adding the device to Home Assistant.
Naomi (verified owner) –
It was so easy to set up the bridge with the Zigbee Home Automation in Home Assistant (thank you for posting the link to digiblur’s blog). All of my devices paired with no trouble (Sengled, Sylvania, and SmartThings). Compact size of the bridge is a plus.
Tom –
Even though I didn’t by my bridge from Cloudfree, I wanted to post feedback to hopefully help others.
After flashing with Tasmota, this has been a solid bridge to connect Zigbee devices to Home Assistant. I use it to pair stuff using the ZHA Integration. It hasn’t dropped any devices or lost connection a single time in the month or so I’ve been using it. It has been solid enough that it has made Zigbee devices my preferred means of connecting new smart devices, rather than cluttering my WiFi network.
On a side-note, digiblur’s blog was great for helping me flash and configure the device – something you won’t have to do if you buy this pre-flashed one!