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Thread for Inovelli Blue? (self.homeassistant)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by AA5B to c/homeassistant

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Does anyone know the current state for re-flashing Inovelli Blue switches to Thread? I haven’t been paying attention the last year so I don’t know if they released that or if it works reliably. I did try looking through the community pages without finding anything definite (plus that might not include any actual experience trying it)

I recently saw a couple new Thread devices, so maybe it’s time to start using that. My entire Zigbee network was intended to be flashable to Thread: all I have is SkyConnect and some Inovelli Blue switches. More importantly, that should be a good foundation for a strong mesh to support other devices (and I don’t have a reason for a strong Zigbee mesh). I know SkyConnect multi-protocol didn’t work out but I believe reflashing to Thread is fine. I know Inovelli Blue can’t be reflashed over the air, but that’s ok. Is there Thread firmware and what are your experiences with it?

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[–] Jakor 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately this will no longer be possible with the mg21 chip used in the blue switches. See Eric’s post linked below:

https://community.inovelli.com/t/zigbee-matter-motion-switch-project-linus-blue-series/10904/439?u=quaffs.cherub_0t

[–] AA5B 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Bummer, but thanks for finding that update. It was always the risk.

I guess it means I won’t try Thread until get some switches or something to support a third iot mesh