QUESTION: Can you transmit data over the internet to a website using Zigbee?

[Bwixbwixbwix]

Good day, everyone! I am working on my final project for my university and a part of it needs to transfer the data captured from sensors to a website. I am wondering if it is possible to use Zigbee for that particular matter or maybe there is another efficient way to do it? Thank you!

[Mojo-Jojo]

It's possible. Look up Zigbee2Mqtt and you'll find what you need. You'll need an MQTT broker and some way to visualize data, such as Node Red. It's been years, so I can't give you more specific info, but this should give you some pointers at least.

[igormp]

5 minutes ago, Bwixbwixbwix said:

Good day, everyone! I am working on my final project for my university and a part of it needs to transfer the data captured from sensors to a website. I am wondering if it is possible to use Zigbee for that particular matter or maybe there is another efficient way to do it? Thank you!

You'll need a device that can act as a gateway between your zigbee network and the actual internet, such as a raspberry pi, esp32 or other device that can interface with both zigbee and regular internet.

 

You can't send data from a zigbee-only device straight to the internet.

[Bwixbwixbwix]

24 minutes ago, Mojo-Jojo said:

It's possible. Look up Zigbee2Mqtt and you'll find what you need. You'll need an MQTT broker and some way to visualize data, such as Node Red. It's been years, so I can't give you more specific info, but this should give you some pointers at least.

I'll look into it! Thank you for this!

[Bwixbwixbwix]

21 minutes ago, igormp said:

You'll need a device that can act as a gateway between your zigbee network and the actual internet, such as a raspberry pi, esp32 or other device that can interface with both zigbee and regular internet.

 

You can't send data from a zigbee-only device straight to the internet.

Thank you for your insight! My professor was the one who recommended to use zigbee to connect to the internet, and I was very confused about her suggestion. Have a nice day!