Sonoff ZBDongle-E is the next step in the Sonoff ZBDongle-P line
A Zigbee dongle – is a small USB device that adds Zigbee 3.0 connectivity to your computer or other smart home devices. Here are the main features and functions of this dongle:
1. Compatibility:
– Zigbee 3.0: Supports the latest Zigbee 3.0 standard for a stable and reliable connection.
– Integration: Works with other Zigbee smart devices, so you can build extensive smart home networks.
2. Connection:
– USB: Plugs into the USB port of your server or computer.
– Antenna: The external antenna ensures a stable signal.
– Operating systems**: Supports Linux, Windows and macOS.
3. Usage:
– Setup: To connect and set up, just screw on the antenna and plug it into a USB port. The system will detect the device automatically.
– Integration: Can be used with Home Assistant via the 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 anyone who wants to expand their smart home and ensure a stable, reliable connection between devices.
P.S. Some manufacturers sell Zigbee repeaters that can be added to the app to extend the network.
During installation, Home Assistant detects it automatically as SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus V2. If you add it manually, select “EZSP = Silicon Labs EmberZNet protocol: Elelabs, HUSBZB-1, Telegesis ZHA”.
Zigbee devices from different manufacturers are added without any problems.
In fact, no further setup is required.
There is no need to reflash ZBBridge and ZBBridge-P devices. This device solves all problems with using Zigbee devices with Home Assistant and other platforms.
The ZBDongle-E signal is quite stable and works reliably with devices in an apartment at various distances. Placement does not affect signal stability. (Tested in a monolithic building. The server with ZBDongle-E was on the balcony, and devices were moved around a three-room apartment. The signal was checked in Home Assistant.)
As stated in the description, Sonoff ZBDongle-E works as a Zigbee Coordinator and Zigbee Router. Reflashing is required.
In Router mode, ZBDongle-E becomes a repeater. It is useful for extending the network across several buildings or where the signal is weak. Under normal conditions, there is no need to use the Router firmware.
