🔬 [LAB NOTE] Zigbee over Ethernet vs USB
Does Ethernet really make a Zigbee coordinator slower?
We compared EFR32MG24 USB and wired-Ethernet setups.
Result: Ethernet was faster - and measured lower RTT.
👉 Full test + raw data: smlight.tech/blog/zigbee-ove…
#Zigbee #HomeAssistant
🚀 Home Assistant 2026.8 is out with two major SMLIGHT updates:
🔵 SLZB U-series devices can now run as a Bluetooth proxy over Ethernet, alongside Zigbee or Thread.
🏆 The official SMLIGHT SLZB integration has reached Platinum quality.
home-assistant.io/integratio…
#SMLIGHT #SLZB
💡 Meet SMLIGHT SLWF-11 - our most affordable WLED controller.
Connect an addressable LED strip, join Wi-Fi, and control colours, effects, presets, and schedules from your phone or browser.
No hub. No cloud. No subscription.
smlight.tech/en-US/articles/…
Our last update was on April 3. We didn’t disappear — we were busy building. 😅
Meet SLZB-U2L: move Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, LoRa or 433 MHz USB dongles onto LAN, Wi-Fi or PoE and place them where radio coverage is best.
smlight.tech/en-US/articles/…
🚀 New SLZB-OS v3.2.7 release!
• 30+ local automation services integrated (WLED, Slack, WoL, Ping, Weather, and many more)
• AI Assistant for script writing (preview)
• Experimental OTBR mode on SLZB-xU devices
Modules: github.com/smlight-tech/slzb…
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=gOi4dls3…
🚀 SLZB-OS 3.2.6 (dev) for SLZB-xU is out!
New mode: “Thread + OTBR running on device” 🧵🌐
OTBR runs directly on SLZB-xU - a unique DIY/HA setup🔥
📄 smlight.tech/support/manuals…
🚀 SMHUB-OS update: OS 0.9.6.dev (+services +web)
🆕 Key highlight: Linux Kernel 6.18 (major upgrade from 5.4.x in 0.3.x)
Also new:
🔄 Factory reset
💾 Backups/restore
🧪 Base for pre-1.0.0 RC
smlight.tech/support/manuals…
🚀 SLZB-MR5U - same MRxU DNA, new twist
All MRxU devices already do multi-radio right.
MR5U goes full EFR32 😎
🟢 EFR32MG24 for Zigbee
🔵 EFR32MG24 for Thread
🔌 USB passthrough
Symmetry lovers, this one’s for you 😉
👉 smartlight.me/smart-home-dev…
#SLZB #MR5U #Zigbee #Thread
SLZB-Ultima (and MRxU and 06xU) now support ESPHome 🚀
Flash pre-compiled ESPHome firmware or build your own - full flexibility for power users.
Docs 👉 smlight.tech/support/manuals…
#ESPHome #Zigbee #Thread #Matter #SmartHome
🚀 SMHUB update
• Fixes freezes & rare boot issue
• Adds nftables for firewall/Tailscale
• Faster startup & flashing
• Zigbee2MQTT defaults to info logging
📘 Notes: smlight.tech/support/manuals…
🔐 Tailscale: smlight.tech/support/manuals…
🚀 Introducing SLZB-Ultima — our most advanced gateway yet.
Dual radios for Zigbee & Thread/Matter, ESP32-S3 core, Ethernet & Wi-Fi, USB passthrough, IR RX/TX, buzzer & RGB LEDs.
Optional: Z-Wave, 4G/LTE, PoE, mic.
Local & cloud-independent.
🔗 smlight.tech/global/slzb-ult…
🎄 Merry Christmas to everyone 🎄
We wish you a peaceful holiday season, warmth, and all the best for the year ahead.
Warm Christmas wishes to all! 🎁✨
🎥 SMHUB Nano Mg24 - YouTube Reviews
🔥 Fresh community reviews are live:
🔹 Jonatan Castro (ES) - Zigbee → Matter use cases
👉 youtu.be/TypjNcTh2-I
🔹 Byte of Geek (UK)
👉 youtu.be/0mlCcAVkt4c
🔹 Simon Says HA (NZ)
👉 youtu.be/_YDC_5WAdTs
Thanks to the creators 💚
smlight.tech retweeted
NEW Video 👉 SMHUB Nano MG24 Review, The Smartest Device You'll Ever Own.
Click the link in the comments to watch the full YouTube video or any other smart home related video on my YouTube channel.
@smlight_tech #smhubnano #smarthome #homeassistant
🚀 New SMHUB Update Released - smhub-services, smhub-web and Openthread app!
- Expanded MQTT settings & bridge mode
- Improved app settings (MQTT creds, HA enablement)
- Openthread app fixes (Run/Stop, Nano ports)
📄 Full release notes:
smlight.tech/support/manuals…
🌟 FREE DEVICE! 🌟
We’re giving 25 people a free SMLIGHT smart home device + worldwide shipping. You keep it forever.
Just publish an extended review (video, blog, Reddit/FB post, etc.).
🎁 6 Super Prizes for the best reviews!
Apply by Dec 10: smlight.tech/global/promotio…
#SMLIGHT
🚀 New SMHUB update!
• Device model in sidebar
• Model-aware radio flashing
• EEPROM support
• Nano Mg24 flashing
• App status indicators
• OS update progress bar
• Nano boot LED fixes
Full notes: smlight.tech/support/manuals…
#SMLIGHT #SMHUB #IoT
🚀 New SMHUB update!
🔥 CC radio flashing (CC26xx) now in Web UI
📡 Better flashers with improved progress & error handling
📋 App Logs + Restart buttons added
▶️ Run/Stop app controls fixed
🆙 OS updated to Buildroot 2025.08.1
Full notes: smlight.tech/support/manuals…
#SMLIGHT #SMHUB
🔥 New: SMHUB Nano Mg24
A compact smart hub running Zigbee2MQTT, Matterbridge, Node-RED, MQTT & WireGuard on-device.
MG24 radio • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz • BT • Ethernet • USB-C • PoE.
🔗 Product: smlight.tech/us/smhub-nano-m…
💶 Promo: 38.85 EUR (+ taxes).
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