Xiaomi Multimode Gateway 2

[AlexxIT]

The new Xiaomi Multimode Gateway is on sale now.

There are many names for the old and new versions on the Internet:

1. Xiaomi Hub, Xiaomi Mijia Smart Multi-Mode Gateway, Xiaomi Smart Home Hub, Xiaomi Gateway 3, ZNDMWG03LM, ZNDMWG02LM, mgl03
2. Xiaomi Hub 2, Xiaomi Mijia Smart Multi-Mode Gateway 2, Xiaomi Smart Home Hub 2, DMWG03LM, ZNDMWG04LM

The main pros compared to the previous version are:

• new hardware: Dual-Core ARM 1GHz, 128MB DDR3 (nice)
• more advanced zigbee chip of the same series (although the old chip was great too)
• new bluetooth chip (don't know anything about it)
• Dual-Band Wi-Fi (although the old 2.4GHz was stable as well)
• Ethernet (for those who like wires)
• USB Type-C (it's future)

It has telnet access, so theoretically could be supported in the Xiaomi Gateway 3 integration.

Comparsion table

Param	Xiaomi Multimode Gateway	Aqara Hub E1	Xiaomi Multimode Gateway 2	Aqara Camera G3
China model	ZNDMWG03LM	ZHWG16LM	DMWG03LM	ZNSXJ13LM
Euro model	ZNDMWG02LM	HE1-G01	ZNDMWG04LM	CH-H03
SoC	RTL8197F	SSD212	SSD222D	SSC339G
CPU	MIPS-EL 660MHz	2 x ARM Cortex-A7 800MHz	2 x ARM Cortex-A7 1GHz	2 x ARM Cortex-A7 1.2GHz
RAM	64MB	64MB DDR2	128MB DDR3	128MB ??
Zigbee	EFR32MG1B	EFR32MG21	EFR32MG21	EFR21MG??
Bluetooth	MHCB03P	---	TLSR8236	---
Wi-Fi	2.4GHz	2.4GHz	SSW105 Dual-band	Dual-band
Power	Micro USB	USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Other	BLE/Mesh	no	BLE/Mesh, Ethernet	IR, Hardware gestures and face recognition

Useful links

• MHCZ01P-B - EFR32MG21 Zigbee3.0
• https://csa-iot.org/csa_product/xiaomi-smart-home-hub-2/
• https://zonglong.wordpress.com/2021/06/29/xiaomi-aqara-gateway-comparison

[vladeha]

So basically, as soon as new hub will be available at aliepress, we can buy it and upgrade current GW3 without issues?

[AlexxIT]

It's already on ali. I have to wait for it, anyway. And integration needs to be updated.

[Sergey-SRG]

Меня очень прут последние посты афтара 🥳

[alxnovo]

I did not find on the Internet a mention of an Ethernet connection for a new Xiaomi Hub 2. I'm waiting for information from AlexxIT, how he will get it from Ali

[vladeha]

I did not find on the Internet a mention of an Ethernet connection for a new Xiaomi Hub 2. I'm waiting for information from AlexxIT, how he will get it from Ali

http://lres.bz/6g1xd9

[terenceng81]

any new development for this so far?

[tufeikafei]

Have you got the xiaomi hub2？
And I found it auto update to 1.0.6_0004.

[AlexxIT]

Yes, I got. Didn't open it yet.

[tufeikafei]

Yes, I got. Didn't open it yet.

The hub2 can use rj45,and 5ghz, it is more stable than before.
Hope you can work with this.

[AlexxIT]

In my experience, Xiaomi Hub (Gateway 3) is very stable on WiFi 2.4 GHz. No any problems in two years of use.

[tufeikafei]

In my experience, Xiaomi Hub (Gateway 3) is very stable on WiFi 2.4 GHz. No any problems in two years of use.

OK,It seems to buy a Xiaomi Hub (Gateway 3).
At first I use the M1S,and my m1s version is newer ,it can't connet to xiaomigateway(Niceboy supported).
And then I bought the hub2,and it can connect wiht xiaomigateway3,
But 4 days ago,this one auto update to 1.0.6_0004.T T
I found it can't normal connet to xiaomigateway3. = =.
Is there any way to transfer zigbee devices in batches.
I have 40 Sub equipments.It' a heavy work.

[vladeha]

In my experience, Xiaomi Hub (Gateway 3) is very stable on WiFi 2.4 GHz. No any problems in two years of use.

It's not just about "WIFI stability". WIFI can be very stable, but in my opinion IP gateway (doesn't matter -bt/ble/zwave/zb etc) should not depend on WIFI hotspot.
The best practice is layer 2 infrastructure and servers, gateways, cameras, and Wi-Fi access points connected to a layer 2 switch.
So you can update fm/upgrade/buy another WIFI hotspot, this is completely transparent to non-IP devices connected via gateways.

[sumsethan]

In my experience, Xiaomi Hub (Gateway 3) is very stable on WiFi 2.4 GHz. No any problems in two years of use.

Gateway3 wireless is not that stable in my house (with Unifi APs) , periodly showing offline in mijia app and automations showing failed sometime.Hub2 with wired link responsed fast and good in every way (except hass integration for ble&mesh not working for now) .
Even other wifi based devices (bath heater ,light strips ,plugs ,etc.) responsed faster than before, but dont know if its related, cause i've got a Hub Gateway(xiaomi.gateway.hub1) too

[terenceng81]

@AlexxIT pls start the project for this hub2, i can’t wait for it, lol.