This workflow automates periodic Zigbee backups from zigbee2mqtt in HomeAssistant by requesting via MQTT on a cron schedule and saving the ZIP file to SFTP with timestamps.
This n8n workflow handles the complete backup sequence for Zigbee device configurations from HomeAssistant/zigbee2mqtt in two integrated flows. Flow 1 uses a cron trigger to send an MQTT message requesting a backup from zigbee2mqtt at configurable intervals. Flow 2 listens for the MQTT response containing the backup ZIP, extracts it, and uploads it to a remote SFTP server with a date-stamped filename for easy organization.
Key benefits include simplifying what would otherwise require complex sh
Platform
n8n
Category
Business Intelligence
Price
$12.99
Creator
QualityWorkflows
zigbee2mqtt
homeassistant
mqtt
sftp
backup
cron
iot
homeautomation
zigbee
automation
How to import this workflow into n8n
1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.