THIRDREALITY Smart Bridge MZ1 -Zigbee to Matter Connectivity, Compatible with Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant etc.

I just brought the MZ1. I use a usb power plug to power the hub (as none included), and I also need a longer power lead as the one in the box is tiny. I powered on the hub, I connected the hub to Home assistant first go, I then connected a 3rd Reality Zigbee Vibration Sensor, and an Aeotec Motion Sensor with no problems at all, with all functions working. I then tried Paulmann 29162 Zigbee Colour Globe Bulb, it connected but all I had is on/off which was a bit temperamental, so reset the bulb which deleted it from the hub. so I'm quietly confident that any Zigbee switches or sensors will work with the MZ1 Hub, and the range seem good to in my bungalow. I do hope though that ThirdReality do keep updating the MZ1 to incorporate new devices, or it will end up in the dustbin that manufacturers couldn't be bothered with very quickly, which would be a shame, as with hub has great potential.

I know people's experience will vary according to what they have in their homes that it has to work with, but I found in my case it was dropping offline a lot. However, in general ThirdReality has made some very good (Zigbee) smart home products, which are mostly working well here.