Getting Started
Introduction to the Smartify ecosystem — what you need to get started with smart home automation.
What you need
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Zigbee Gateway | The coordinator that all devices connect to. Required for every installation. |
| Switches / Panels / Sensors | The devices you want to automate. Mix and match from the catalog. |
| Smart Home Platform | Home Assistant (recommended), or Apple HomeKit / Google Home / Alexa via the gateway. |
| Internet connection | Only needed for cloud integrations. Home Assistant runs fully local. |
Setup
Choose a gateway
The Zigbee Gateway (Wired) is the most versatile option. For Matter-native setups, use the Convergia.
Install Home Assistant
Run on a Raspberry Pi, NUC, or VM. Home Assistant installation →
Add the Zigbee integration
In Home Assistant: Settings → Devices & Services → Add Integration → Zigbee Home Automation (ZHA) or Zigbee2MQTT.
Pair your devices
Power on each device. Follow the pairing instructions on its product page.
Build automations
Use Home Assistant's automation editor to trigger devices by time, sensor state, or scene.
Zigbee Network Notes
- All Zigbee devices create a mesh network — the more mains-powered devices, the stronger the mesh.
- Sensors and battery-powered devices are end devices and do not extend the mesh.
- Gateways require 2.4GHz WiFi or Ethernet. 5GHz is not supported.