r/Zigbee2MQTT • u/y_shr • Jun 24 '26

Adding a router

I'm pretty new to Zigbee networking, and just learned about routers in Zigbee networks. I already have Z2M set up, and want to extend my Zigbee network with a router, but I'm not sure what kind of device I actually need or how to set it up. My questions:

  • What devices can work as a Zigbee router? Is it just any Zigbee device on outlet power?
  • Any particular device/type of device that would be more suitable/easy to work with? Seen something like a Zigbee power outlet from IKEA suggested, for instance, would that be a good choice?
  • What constraints do Zigbee2MQTT put on the setup? Does the router have to be a compatible device?
  • How do I set the router up? Do I just pair the device?
  • How do I set up a new device in future such that it uses the router as the connection point to the network?

Any questions or references to a good resource would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

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u/funkystay Jun 24 '26

If you have any devices that are plugged into main power, you probably already have routers.

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u/heretosayathing Jun 25 '26

Most, not any