{"id":6089,"date":"2024-02-10T13:34:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T11:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/?p=6089"},"modified":"2025-12-27T23:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T21:10:22","slug":"je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl","title":{"rendered":"I am testing the Zigbee Switch Lamp \"ZB Switch 1CHL\""},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The market for Zigbee sensors and modules has seen a significant rise in prices for popular models in recent years. This 1CHL ZB Switch module remains an affordable option to control a lamp or circuit from an existing switch, without neutral in the built-in box. My tests are independent: I buy the modules with my own money, sometimes financed by the resale of equipment via my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/materielavendre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">garage sale<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/zigbee-3-certification.png\" alt=\"Zigbee 3.0 Certification of ZB Switch 1CHL Module\" width=\"291\" height=\"189\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Official Zigbee 3.0 certification, a guarantee of reliable compatibility.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae45942e70c4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae45942e70c4\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl\/#Je_verifie_le_modele_ZB_Switch_1CHL_recu\" >I check the model ZB Switch 1CHL received<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl\/#Mise_a_jour_changement_demballage_meme_module\" >Update: change of packaging, same module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl\/#Je_connecte_L_et_L1_simplement\" >I connect L and L1 simply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl\/#Je_lance_lappairage_Zigbee_facilement\" >I launch the Zigbee pairing easily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl\/#Je_lintegre_dans_Home_Assistant\" >I integrate it into Home Assistant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/en\/je-teste-le-switch-lampe-zigbee-zb-switch-1chl\/#Archives_le_mode_demploi_complet\" >Archives: the complete instructions for use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Je_verifie_le_modele_ZB_Switch_1CHL_recu\"><\/span>I check the model ZB Switch 1CHL received<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many references of Zigbee modules circulate, often confused. My copy is marked \"ZB Switch 1CHL\", without more precise code. Important: it is a version specifically designed for neutral-free switches, which means that it works on circuits where no neutral wire arrives at the bypass box.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240210_114738-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Zigbee ZB Switch 1CHL Module Overview\" width=\"427\" height=\"346\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The ZB Switch 1CHL module, compact and ready to use.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This model comes with a capacitor, rare but useful element. Place it in parallel with the lamp if you observe flicker or a residual glow once the lamp is turned off. This stabilizes the residual current typical of modern LEDs, avoiding malfunctions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/appa3.jpg\" alt=\"Capacitor supplied with the Zigbee module to avoid flickering\" width=\"432\" height=\"336\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The capacitor included, to be connected if necessary to sensitive LEDs.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mise_a_jour_changement_demballage_meme_module\"><\/span>Update: change of packaging, same module<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an additional order of the same model, I received a different box. Module, package leaflet and capacitor remain the same at 100%. Only the outer packaging changes, probably a new supplier or a cosmetic update from the manufacturer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240309_190523-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"New box of Zigbee ZB Switch 1CHL module\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>New box received, but content unchanged.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Je_connecte_L_et_L1_simplement\"><\/span>I connect L and L1 simply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The connectors follow a classic pattern for this type of module. Connect phase L (current inlet) to terminal block L, and charge L1 to the lamp. Always turn off the general current before any electrical intervention for your safety.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/connect.jpg\" alt=\"Connection diagram L and L1 of the Zigbee module\" width=\"370\" height=\"354\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Conventional connections: L for phase, L1 for load.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Je_lance_lappairage_Zigbee_facilement\"><\/span>I launch the Zigbee pairing easily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable pairing mode in Zigbee2MQTT via the web interface. Put the power back on: the lamps are initially switched on. Press the reset button of the module for 10 seconds, or perform 5 fast on\/off cycles with the wall switch. The blue LED flashes, indicating that the pairing starts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/appar.png\" alt=\"Automatic module detection in Zigbee2MQTT\" width=\"387\" height=\"650\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Perfect detection in Zigbee2MQTT, faithful image to the module.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state and brightness commands work immediately. Give the equipment a user-friendly name for easy identification in your network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/appar2.png\" alt=\"Functional controls in Zigbee2MQTT: state and brightness\" width=\"671\" height=\"315\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Operational state (on\/off) and brightness (intensity) commands.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Je_lintegre_dans_Home_Assistant\"><\/span>I integrate it into Home Assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The equipment automatically appears in Home Assistant via the MQTT integration. It is ready to be used in automations, dashboards or scripts. The integration is smooth, with no additional configuration required.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/appar3.png\" alt=\"Zigbee module integrated in Home Assistant\" width=\"609\" height=\"402\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Present in Home Assistant, perfectly functional.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Archives_le_mode_demploi_complet\"><\/span>Archives: the complete instructions for use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the two-sided scans of the package leaflet provided, for future reference when reinstalling or troubleshooting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/recto.jpg\" alt=\"ZB Switch 1CHL Zigbee Duplex Operating Instructions\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Two-sided notice: detailed instructions.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sigalou-domotique.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/verso.jpg\" alt=\"ZB Switch 1CHL Zigbee module reverse manual\" width=\"800\" height=\"509\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Reverse notice: connection diagrams.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete test module Zigbee ZB Switch 1CHL without neutral: installation, Zigbee2MQTT pairing, Home Assistant integration. Step-by-step guide with photos, anti-sparkling tips and capacitor. 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