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Why do I have to add a gateway before I add a Zigbee device?
Understand why Zigbee devices require a gateway to be added first for network connectivity and local operation.
Zigbee devices themselves do not have internet connectivity and need to be paired with a Zigbee gateway and the cloud for network connection. Meanwhile, when connected via the gateway, even if the home internet is disconnected, the devices can still operate locally.
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