SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus E Matter Thread ZHA Home Assistant SkyConnect

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USB Zigbee 3.0, Zigbee & Thread (Matter) Gateway

Already flashed with MultiPAN RCP firmware. Simultaneous support for Zigbee and Thread (Matter).

Sonoff Dongle-E can be used as a Zigbee gateway in Home Assistant, openHAB, Zigbee2MQTT or other open source platforms to locally control all Zigbee devices. It allows you to connect up to 32 devices at the same time and works more efficiently than CC2531 or ConBee 2. You no longer need to invest in Zigbee hubs of different brands, all you need is a universal gateway - Dongle Plus!

You will use the Dongle Plus as a Zigbee 3.0 gateway in open source platforms to manage various devices of different brands or to flash your router's firmware to increase the range of the network. You can also purchase an additional 1.5 meter long USB cable for a longer signal range. The product works with platforms such as Home Assistant, openHAB, Zigbee2MQTT, etc. It also supports Linux, Ubuntu, Raspbian, Windows and macOS.

The product is made of aluminum alloy, which improves signal transmission. In addition, it eliminates interference from peripheral devices. It has an external SMA antenna whose position you can also adjust. What's more, the output gain of +20dBm affects 3x the signal range.

What is the current status of support for multiprotocol?

Multiprotocol remains an experimental feature and is not recommended for use.

When Nabu Casa introduced the SkyConnect, they announced that they would release firmware that supports multi-protocol functionality. This firmware allows the device's Silicon Labs chip to communicate with both Zigbee and Thread networks via a single radio module. This experimental firmware has been available since December 2022. However, through extensive testing, Nabu Casa has found that while it works in certain circumstances, it has technical limitations that may result in a compromised user experience. Therefore, Nabu Casa does not currently recommend the use of this firmware, and it will remain experimental for the foreseeable future. Instead, the focus is on ensuring that the dedicated Zigbee and Thread firmwares provide the best possible user experience.

If you currently have the multiprotocol firmware installed but are not actively using it to connect to Thread devices, Nabu Casa recommends disabling multiprotocol.

Nothing changes for current users of the multiprotocol firmware who are satisfied with their experience. The experimental multi-protocol firmware remains available but is not recommended for new users.

If you only need Zigbee2MQTT or only the ZHA connection, we recommend the product with the standard firmware.

Click here to go directly to the offer with the Zigbee coordinator firmware EZNet 6.10.3

SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus ZBDongle-E Zigbee2MQTT Home Assistant openHAB

Special features:

Flashed with Silicon Labs Multiprotocol Firmware - Multi-PAN (RCP)

Support smart home platforms such as Home Assistant, openHAB, iObroker, Zigbee2MQTT and many more

Based on EFR32MG21 + CH9102F, +20dBm output gain

The Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 chip is also used in the Home Assistant SkyConnect/ZBT-1 USB stick, which is compatible with the Zigbee Coordinator NCP firmware and supports Home Assistant's ZHA integration.

Aluminum housing effectively reduces signal interference from peripheral devices

Includes rotatable SMA antenna

Technical data:

Model: ZBDongle-E

Zigbee Type: IEEE 802.15.4 2.4GHz Zigbee 3.0

Security protocols: WPA/WPA2

Type of encryption: AES-128

Size: 75 x 25.5 x 13.5 mm

Input voltage: DC 5V (100mA Max)

Weight: 30g

Working temperature: -10°C - 40°C

Working humidity: 5% - 95%

Casing material: aluminum alloy

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