Zigbee2MQTT Plugin for Mycodo

[FridgeGrow]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Yes, the feature request is related to a problem. Currently, it is not possible to integrate Zigbee devices directly into Mycodo. To do this, a Mosquitto Broker as well as Zigbee2Mqtt must be installed on the Raspberry Pi. This is an additional and more complex task that not all users want to do.

Describe the solution you'd like

I would like a Zigbee2Mqtt plugin for Mycodo. This plugin would make it possible to integrate Zigbee devices directly into Mycodo. This would offer users a number of benefits, including:

Easier configuration: Zigbee2Mqtt provides a simple and intuitive user interface for configuring Zigbee devices.
More flexible control: Zigbee2Mqtt offers a variety of ways to control Zigbee devices, such as through rules and scenes.
Improved security: Zigbee2Mqtt offers a number of security features to help ensure the security of Zigbee devices.

Describe alternatives you've considered

The only alternative I have considered is the method , which requires installing Mosquitto Broker and Zigbee2Mqtt on the Raspberry Pi. I use this Setup with a Sonoff Dongle 3.0 and controll for example a Ikea tradfry smart plug however, this method is more complex and not suitable for all users.

Additional context

Zigbee2Mqtt is an open source project that allows Zigbee devices to be connected to MQTT protocols. MQTT is a lightweight protocol that is ideal for connecting IoT devices.

Zigbee2Mqtt supports a wide variety of Zigbee devices, including sensors, actuators, and smart home devices.

A Zigbee2Mqtt plugin for Mycodo would extend the functionality of Mycodo and make it possible to integrate a wider range of Zigbee devices. This would make the system more attractive to more users.

[kizniche]

Can you provide more information? Software link(s), example format, how this broker differs from Mosquito, etc.

[FridgeGrow]

The following software is installed on my Raspberry Pi 4(4GB):

Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit)
mosquitto MQTT broker
Zigbee2MQTT (https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt) (https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/)
SONOFF Zigbee Gateway, ZBDongle-E 3.0 USB
I was looking for a way to integrate Smart Plugs into mycodo.
In Switzerland, the Smart Plug selection is different. Thanks to the Zigbee standard, I have the option to integrate 2 Smart Plugs:

Phillips Hue Smart Plug (CH)
IKEA Tradfry Smart Plug (CH)

Client → Mycodo sends OUTPUT [IP] On/Off: MQTT Publish (paho-mqtt)
Broker→ Mosquitto provides data
Client → Zigbee2MQTT forwards commands to devices

I am an absolute beginner and I can't give you any more information about this.
Also not whether it is technically feasible.

Here is the list of compatible devices:
https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/supported-devices/

I am also still learning more about this myself. The next step is to integrate a sensor via Zigbee2MQTT.

For me, the main goal was to be able to use Smart Plugs and with the connected IKEA Tradfry Smart Plug, the control works flawlessly.

[kizniche]

Zigbee2MQTT was pretty straightforward, all devices were detected and automatically configured on the first connect attempt.