ZigbeeMqtt malfunction due to WiFi interference

Hello,

I think I need to tell you this story.

As you know, after the update, Zigbee stopped working for many people. It was necessary to run a few SSH commands, provided in another post, to fix the bug.

Okay, that’s fixed.

But my bug from last time, where only the window sensors were working and came back, is still there.
See post: Zigbee2mqtt disconnected from Gladys

I think I found the issue.
You’re going to laugh :sweat_smile: and say, « What an idiot. » :crazy_face:

While searching, I came across this: https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/advanced/zigbee/02_improve_network_range_and_stability.html#usb-based-adapter

It explains how to improve network range and stability.
There is a note that says, « Also, make sure not to position the adapter too close to other radio transmission devices (e.g., a Wi-Fi router) or an SSD. »

Well, in terms of being stupid, I’m at my peak.
I already had my Zigbee module placed next to the SSD, but that’s not the most important part.
I had the module stuck to my Deco Wi-Fi access point, but like, stuck, and between the Deco access point and a Wi-Fi camera (by the way, if we could add the camera to Gladys, that would be cool. :smile:)

After reading the article, I immediately moved the Raspberry Pi, and it’s working again. Whether it’s luck or if this is really the solution, I don’t know. We’ll see over time.
If anyone ever has this problem, here’s the reason.

For the camera, here’s the model if you accept to add it, and I also have some bulbs.


Error when the antenna is stuck to the Wi-Fi access point.

Thank you, I’m waiting if there are any other explanations or ideas. In the meantime, after moving it, it’s working again.

For info, I just published and it’s not working anymore :worried:

Does anyone know what this error is? It appears when I try to modify a parameter in the Zigbee


I have the impression that write/read access is broken.
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Does anyone have any ideas?

I can address Wi-Fi and Zigbee interference. On my end, I used a 2m USB extension (good quality, otherwise other issues), and I have no problems. I also tested a remote antenna with 3 or 6dB gain, but it didn’t change reception. Note that high frequencies are very sensitive to the environment (metal, concrete, humidity, interference, other radio sources). As soon as there’s the slightest obstacle, signal attenuation becomes significant.

At work, we use Zigbee to communicate with equipment, but it’s for outdoor streetlights, and it works well.

Hello,

Thank you for the details. Currently, it’s working again, but I find it a bit unstable. By that, I mean it’s enough to reboot the « pi » for it to stop working.
I will look into changing it, but it’s expensive.

ok, another point to check is the power supply, everything that operates with radio frequencies consumes energy, a good power supply is essential 2A minimum for a pi3 or even more 4 or 5
in the worst case, use a Y cable with a second power supply

Is it worth adding ferrites to the cables or not (maybe completely off topic)? Little things like this:

So, on the power cable, the ferrites allow canceling or attenuating common-mode currents. I had done some tests without results. Dumb question, is the USB dongle made of metal or plastic?

It is made of metal