zigpy-zigate
A library which communicates with ZiGate radios for zigpy
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you own ZiGate hardware and need to integrate it with zigpy or Home Assistant. The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, and includes built-in firmware flashing. The GPL-3.0 copyleft license is standard for this ecosystem. Verify that your ZiGate firmware version meets the 3.1a minimum (3.1d+ recommended) before installing.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.11+; ZiGate hardware with firmware 3.1a or later (3.1d+ recommended); USB or GPIO connectivity or network access to ZiGate device
- Low install friction with four runtime dependencies.
- Actively maintained as of 2026-04-20 with recent activity.
License · maintenance · safety
GPL-3.0 (copyleft) — Licensed under GPL-3.0 (copyleft). Any derivative work or distribution must also be open-source under GPL-3.0 terms.
last release 2026-04-20 (116 days) · last repo commit 2026-04-20 · 33 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 206,615 downloads/mo, #9,568 on PyPI
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pip install zigpy-zigate
import zigpy_zigate
# Configure with port (e.g., /dev/ttyUSB0 for USB, socket://192.168.1.10:9999 for WiFi)
# Integrate with zigpy for Zigbee device control- Whether the package works with all listed ZiGate hardware variants (USB, USB-DIN, PiZiGate, Ethernet, WiFi) without additional configuration
- Stability and maturity level beyond 'active' maintenance status
- Whether gpiozero is required for all use cases or only GPIO-based ZiGate variants
What it is and what it does
zigpy-zigate is a Python driver that bridges ZiGate Zigbee radio adapters to the zigpy protocol stack. It supports multiple ZiGate hardware variants—USB, GPIO (PiZiGate), WiFi, and Ethernet—allowing you to control Zigbee devices like sensors, lights, and switches through a unified Python interface. The package handles serial communication with ZiGate hardware via USB-to-serial or network sockets and includes an integrated firmware flasher tool for updating device firmware.
The package depends on voluptuous (configuration validation), zigpy (the core Zigbee stack), pyusb (USB communication), and gpiozero (GPIO control for PiZiGate variants). It requires Python 3.11 or later and is commonly used within Home Assistant's ZHA (Zigbee Home Automation) component to manage Zigbee networks. No known security vulnerabilities are recorded.
Use it for
- Integrate a ZiGate USB adapter into a Home Assistant or zigpy-based Zigbee network to control smart home devices
- Use a PiZiGate GPIO module on Raspberry Pi or compatible hardware as a Zigbee coordinator for local device control
- Flash firmware updates to ZiGate hardware using the integrated Python flasher tool
- Connect to a ZiGate WiFi or Ethernet adapter over a network to manage Zigbee devices remotely
- Build custom Zigbee automation or monitoring applications on top of zigpy with ZiGate as the radio backend
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you own ZiGate hardware and need to integrate it with zigpy or Home Assistant.
The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, and includes built-in firmware flashing. The GPL-3.0 copyleft license is standard for this ecosystem. Verify that your ZiGate firmware version meets the 3.1a minimum (3.1d+ recommended) before installing.
Install
zigpy-zigate on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with four runtime dependencies. Actively maintained as of 2026-04-20 with recent activity. Requires Python 3.11 or later.
Requires Python 3.11+; ZiGate hardware with firmware 3.1a or later (3.1d+ recommended); USB or GPIO connectivity or network access to ZiGate device
License in practice
Licensed under GPL-3.0 (copyleft). Any derivative work or distribution must also be open-source under GPL-3.0 terms.
Quickstart
pip install zigpy-zigate
import zigpy_zigate
# Configure with port (e.g., /dev/ttyUSB0 for USB, socket://192.168.1.10:9999 for WiFi)
# Integrate with zigpy for Zigbee device controlVerify before relying
- Whether the package works with all listed ZiGate hardware variants (USB, USB-DIN, PiZiGate, Ethernet, WiFi) without additional configuration
- Stability and maturity level beyond 'active' maintenance status
- Whether gpiozero is required for all use cases or only GPIO-based ZiGate variants
Package facts
| License | GPL-3.0 copyleft |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.11 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 4 packagesvoluptuouszigpypyusbgpiozero |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 116 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 206,615 / month, #9,568 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
Evidence: zigpy_zigate-0.14.0-py3-none-any.whl
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