Sonoff ZBDongle-E continuation of the Sonoff ZBDongle-P line

A Zigbee dongle is a small USB device that allows you to add Zigbee 3.0 connectivity to your computer or other smart home devices. Here are the main characteristics and functions of such a dongle:

1. Compatibility:

  - Zigbee 3.0: Supports the latest Zigbee 3.0 standard, which ensures a stable and reliable connection.

  - Integration: Compatible with other Zigbee smart devices, allowing you to create extensive smart home networks.

2. Connection:

  — USB: Plugs into the USB port of your server or computer.

  — Antenna: An external antenna provides a stable signal.

  — Operating systems**: Supports Linux, Windows and macOS.

3.Usage:

  — Setup: To connect and set up, just screw on the antenna and insert it into the USB port. The system will automatically detect the device.

  - Integration: Can be used with Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA integration.

  — Router mode: Can act as a router in large networks if you already have devices connected directly.

The Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle E is a useful device for those who want to expand the capabilities of their smart home and provide a stable and reliable connection between devices.

p.s. Some manufacturers sell zb repeaters and they can be added to the application, thereby expanding the network.

When installing, Home Assistant is automatically detected as SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus V2. If you add it manually, you must select “EZSP = Silicon Labs EmberZNet protocol: Elelabs, HUSBZB-1, Telegesis ZHA”.

ZigBee devices can be added without problems from different manufacturers.

In fact, no further settings are required.

There is no need to flash ZBBridge and ZBBridge-P devices. This device solves all the problems of working ZigBee devices with Home Assistant and others.

The signal from ZBDongle-E is quite stable and works stably with devices in the apartment and at different distances. The location does not affect the signal stability. (Checked in a monolithic house. The server with ZBDongle-E was on the balcony, the devices moved around a 3-room apartment. The signal was checked in the Home Assistant program.)

As stated in the description Sonoff ZBDongle-E works as a Zigbee Coordinator and Zigbee Router. Re-flashing required.

In Router mode, ZBDongle-E becomes a repeater. It is advisable to use when expanding the network to several buildings or where the signal passes poorly. Under normal conditions, there is no need to use the Router firmware.