Innr RB 285 C vs Innr RB 245
Side-by-side Zigbee platform compatibility for two bulbs — see exactly what each one works with.
Platform support compared
| Platform | Innr RB 285 C | Innr RB 245 |
|---|---|---|
| ZHA (Home Assistant) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Zigbee2MQTT | ✓ | ✓ |
| deCONZ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zigbee2Tasmota | ✓ | ✗ |
| ioBroker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zigbee for Domoticz | ✓ | ✓ |
| iHost | ✗ | ✗ |
The Innr RB 285 C works with more platforms (6) than the Innr RB 245 (4). They share Zigbee2MQTT, deCONZ, ioBroker, Zigbee for Domoticz. Only the Innr RB 285 C adds ZHA (Home Assistant), Zigbee2Tasmota.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the Innr RB 285 C and the Innr RB 245?
The Innr RB 285 C works with more platforms (6) than the Innr RB 245 (4). They share Zigbee2MQTT, deCONZ, ioBroker, Zigbee for Domoticz. Only the Innr RB 285 C adds ZHA (Home Assistant), Zigbee2Tasmota. Both are Zigbee bulbs, so the practical difference for most people comes down to which smart-home platform they each support.
Can I use the Innr RB 285 C and the Innr RB 245 on the same hub?
Yes. Both are supported by Zigbee2MQTT, deCONZ, ioBroker, Zigbee for Domoticz, so you can run them side by side on the same Zigbee coordinator and bridge.
Does the Innr RB 285 C work with Home Assistant?
Yes — the Innr RB 285 C works in Home Assistant via the ZHA integration.
Does the Innr RB 245 work with Home Assistant?
The Innr RB 245 isn't natively supported by Home Assistant's ZHA integration, but you can use it through Zigbee2MQTT if Z2M support is listed above.