The Zigbee button market is experiencing a significant price increase for popular models like Sonoff or Aqara. I tested this cheap Zigbee 22WZ button, purchased with my own funds without sponsorship, to check its native integration into Zigbee2MQTT and avoid the Tuya cloud ecosystem.

I check the model Zigbee 22WZ received

The cardboard only mentions "Tuya", but a precise label confirms Zigbee compatibility. This reassures me because my objective is direct integration via Zigbee2MQTT, without going through the Tuya Smart application, which requires a cloud account and exposes me to risks of external dependence.

The technical specifications indicate a Zigbee 3.0 certification, a CR2032 battery included, and several possible actions: single support, double support, long support. Zigbee 3.0 ensures better interoperability between brands and an extended mesh network range of up to 100m indoors thanks to the repeaters.

Where to buy this Zigbee button at a low price?

At the time of this feedback:

• Not yet listed on Amazon, but watch the arrivals.
• Available at Temu around 15€ (not personally tested).
• On AliExpress, price between €9 and €11 on promotion, but a multitude of identical references: choose sellers with >95% positive and >100 sales.
• In my garage sale at cost price if stock remains.

I integrate the button into Zigbee2MQTT step by step

I switch Zigbee2MQTT to pairing mode via the web interface (Permitter join: ON, 255 seconds). I open the button by rotating the anti-clockwise rear cover by 2-3mm without forcing – an important trick to avoid breakage.

I insert the CR2032 battery by pulling the protective tab. Immediately, the blue LED near the battery flashes quickly, signaling the Zigbee pairing mode. Zigbee2MQTT detects the device in seconds: model TS0601 _TZE200 _zqp2d5dt or similar, exhibited "action" with single, double, long press.

The pairing succeeds perfectly, the button exposes the right entities.

A simple press changes the "Action" field to "single", double to "double", long to "long _press". The battery is displayed at 100% initially; Check it after 1-2 months of actual use.

I find the button in Home Assistant

Via the Zigbee2MQTT > MQTT integration, the button automatically appears as the _zigbee _action sensor.button. Single/double/long _press states are natively recognized for creating automations or scripts.

Example of simple automation: trigger "action == single" > lights living room light. For double: active "cinema" scene. Long press: "Good night" scenario. Copy and paste into YAML Automations to test.

This Zigbee 22WZ button offers excellent value for money to extend Tuya cloud-free home automation. It consumes little (estimated battery >2 years), perfectly integrates Zigbee2MQTT/Home Assistant, ideal for advanced automations.