Zigbee status?

[codeslinger]

Can anyone summarize the status of Zigbee support? Any plans or works in progress? I don't want to invest further into z-wave.

Can HG currently control general Zigbee devices via the Hue or Wink or other hub controller? Any guidelines if this is possible?

Thanks, Dave

[codeslinger]

Apparently the latest Philips Hue firmware is blocking all 3rd party light bulbs according to comments on Amazon.

Even more reason to support Zigbee devices without needing a Hue hub.

[mvdarend]

Apparently the latest Philips Hue firmware is blocking all 3rd party light bulbs according to comments on Amazon.

Even more reason to support Zigbee devices without needing a Hue hub.

They've gone back on that, all third part bulbs should be working again:
http://www2.meethue.com/en-us/update

[codeslinger]

Thx mvdarend.

A perfect example of how Apple is evil.

Do you know if other Zigbee devices can be controlled via the Hue controller?

[kevin1]

not sure about this.... I think hue hub only implements zigbee light link for bulbs. are you trying to control other zigbee  devices?  I too have been wanting zigbee support in HG. I finally caved and decided to go with zwave devices now since I eventually have found some reasonably priced ones.  also I see lots of complaints about the Cree and Philips zigbee light link bulbs on smartthings forums.