ZigbeeExplorer: Honestly, I'd go with Node-RED over Vera for your case. Note that the setup time.

58 minutes ago · profile

My guess is the problem is a driver conflict. Try running a network scan and let me know if it helps.

See also

• Has anyone tried ESPHome for door locks? Worth it?
• Frontend customization — where do I start?
• Stupid question: is MQTT the same as HTTP?