NodeRedNinja: YMMV, but in practice — Zigbee works great with my setup.

3 minutes ago · profile

Just finally figured it out! The trick was using the correct node type. Should have asked sooner.

See also

• The most reliable way to add battery-powered relays?
• Can I safely expose my setup to the internet for remote access?
• Stupid question: is MQTT the same as HTTP?