# R5 switchman and zigbee

**URL:** <https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/r5-switchman-and-zigbee/16947>\
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**Created:** [April 23, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/r5-switchman-and-zigbee/16947 "2023-04-23T16:09:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 23, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/r5-switchman-and-zigbee/16947/1 "2023-04-23T16:09:31Z")

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I connect r5 to a M5 wall switch without problem. I create a scene (if channel 1 pressed then zb switch turn on) but nothing happen

But… if i use a wifi switch it works (m5 and dual r3)

Why r5 can’t use zigbee switches?