Looking for a Zigbee router compatible with Zigbee2mqtt

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I currently have a coordinator from this site: https://www.tubeszb.com/

It works VERY well.

But I realize that to complete my installation, I will need a router for better range at home.

Does anyone have a link for a router that I won’t need to tinker with / flash / which requires a lot of hassle ^^?

I was hesitant to take a router from the same site (https://www.tubeszb.com/product/cc_router/4?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3), because I know I won’t have to configure anything, but it’s quite expensive. What do you think?

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A Philips light bulb?

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I had thought of that (with an Arara bulb), but I’m afraid it would be significantly less powerful, right?

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It depends on the number of devices that will go through the router.

If you also plan to automate your lighting, your bulbs will act as relays.

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Yes, the idea is that I have Zigbee modules behind the switches in addition to the Aqara bulbs. That way, there’s no issue with the bulb’s power being cut.

There won’t be many devices (5 or 6 max), but it’s the range that concerns me. The idea is to create a mesh network up to my garden shed, which is about 12 meters from the house, so taking into account the walls… I think I’ll be really pushing the limits of the range.

Otherwise, my other solution is to hide a router in the lighting power access panel (under the tiles) of my pool, which would give me an intermediate point without any walls around.

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Your switches don’t act as relays?

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My switch modules are these: https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005003438720832.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2fra&spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.1a356c37fv9i8r

I don’t know if they have relays or not (since I haven’t received them yet). It’s a somewhat limited choice because I want everything to be compatible with zigbee2mqtt.

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Almost all devices on mains act as repeaters

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It works, I’ll test it as soon as I’ve installed it and I’ll keep you informed!

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He should not act as a relay, but has anyone already tested the Philips Hue battery-powered micro modules?