How to Use Multiple Zigbee2MQTT Coordinators (Full Setup + Device Migration Guide)

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🔧 How to Use Multiple Zigbee2MQTT Coordinators (Full Setup + Device Migration Guide) Thinking of running more than one Zigbee coordinator in your smart home setup? In this full step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to use multiple Zigbee2MQTT coordinators, avoid conflicts, update firmware, and safely migrate your devices — all without breaking your existing setup. Whether you're expanding coverage, managing different device groups, or just curious how it’s done, this guide covers everything you need to know. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: - How to add multiple Zigbee2MQTT add-ons in Home Assistant - Finding the IP address of each coordinator (3 easy methods) - Updating coordinator firmware and core - Setting DHCP reservations - Transferring devices safely using both manual and YAML methods - Changing Zigbee channel IDs and resolving MQTT issues - Creating a custom sidebar (optional bonus!) 📶 WiFi Scanner Tool (Used in This Video): To scan nearby Wi-Fi channels and choose the best one for your Zigbee network, I used WiFiman by Ubiquiti. Download it here: 🌐 Website: https://ui.com/uk/en 💻 Desktop App: https://www.ui.com/download/app/wifiman-desktop ⏱ Timestamps: Jump to any section using the chapters in the video timeline or the list in the pinned comment. 00:00 Outro 00:34 Overview of What I'm Covering 01:06 Adding Multiple Zigbee2MQTT Repositories 03:46 Installing Second Zigbee2MQTT Add-on 06:22 ⚠️ Zigbee2MQTT Folder Doesn’t Exist Until Service Starts 07:46 Before Connecting Your New Zigbee Coordinator 08:48 Option 1: Find IP via mDNS in Your Browser 11:27 Option 2: Find IP Using Command Prompt 13:24 Option 3: Find IP via Your Home Router 15:03 Renaming Your Zigbee Coordinator 16:40 Updating Zigbee Coordinator Core Firmware 17:48 Updating Zigbee Firmware 18:42 Changing Zigbee Coordinator Settings 20:31 Setting a DHCP Reservation 21:46 Plugging in the Original Coordinator 21:56 Using Wi-Fi Scanner to Choose the Best Channel 24:51 Updating configuration.yaml for Zigbee2MQTT 30:54 Common Error: Wrong MQTT Password 32:19 Creating a Custom Sidebar (Optional) 42:20 Manually Moving Devices to New Coordinator 45:15 Removing Block to Allow Device Rejoining 48:48 Moving Devices via YAML to New Coordinator 52:37 Changing Zigbee Channel ID with Paired Devices 58:56: Outro 🧩 Custom Sidebar Integration (Optional Bonus): To create a custom sidebar in Home Assistant, I used the hass_ingress repository by LovelyLain. 🔗 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/lovelylain/hass_ingress 📌 Note: You’ll need HACS installed before adding this integration. 👉 Watch the HACS install guide here: https://youtu.be/z2Z9kpgtPgw 📝 Sample YAML Configuration: ingress: zigbee2mqtt1: work_mode: hassio title: Zigbee2MQTT-1 icon: mdi:zigbee url: 57df1234_zigbee2mqtt zigbee2mqtt2: work_mode: hassio title: Zigbee2MQTT-2 icon: mdi:zigbee url: 9587c5b0_zigbee2mqtt 🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO Intro Track: Powerful Action Rock Trailer 🎤 Artist: RocknStock 🎧 Source: Pixabay 🔗 Link: https://pixabay.com/users/rocknstock-28545072/ 💬 Questions or stuck on a step? Drop a comment below or join our Discord community for help! 🔗 https://discord.gg/jEaremqDJd 👍 If this video helped, smash that like button and subscribe for more smart home automation tutorials. 🔔 Subscribe here!: https://www.youtube.com/@LazyTechGeek?sub_confirmation=1