Struggling to get an open / close sensor to be reliable

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@Ibgeek

Do I need to buy an Aqura hub

No just a zigbee coordinator dongle. e.g. https://tubeszb.com/

Either plugged directly into your HA USB port or the model that operates over the network (allows more central placement).

Some light reading for you:

Zigbee buyer's guide

This topic is part of the community-driven cookbook where you can find other topics you might be interested in or might like to contribute to. Summary This post is aimed at newcomers to Zigbee - and possibly to Home Assistant - who have stumbled into the wild west of Zigbee devices and manufacturers. It does not recommend particular products; instead it advocates a cautious approach to buying. When it comes to cheap devices from China it really is a case of “buyer beware”. If you only take o…

Zigbee network optimization: a how-to guide for avoiding radio frequency interference + adding Zigbee Router devices (repeaters/extenders) to get a stable Zigbee network mesh with best possible range and coverage by fully utilizing Zigbee mesh networking

Who is this guide for? I have tried to make this guide to be a comprehensive collection of the most basic yet essential tips with a set of actions and best practice steps that should be applicable to all types of Zigbee setups, regardless of what type of Zigbee adapter/gateway/hub/bridge/devices that you are using. This guide is meant for both those who are new to Zigbee as well as those who been using Zigbee devices for years but might not been aware of the underlying prerequisites to optimiz…