{"product_id":"sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus","title":"Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour gateway to a smarter, Zigbee-controlled home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay hello to the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus, a sleek Zigbee 3.0 USB dongle designed for open-source automation enthusiasts. Why clutter your home with multiple brand-specific Zigbee hubs when you can streamline your smart home setup with this compact marvel? It integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant, desktop computers, or even a Raspberry Pi!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWave goodbye to multiple hubs and embrace effortless smart home control at an impressively affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Roll\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pre-flashed with Zigbee coordinator firmware (EZNet 6.10.3) for instant, out-of-the-box use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works effortlessly with platforms like Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered by EFR32MG21\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with robust performance and reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosted Signal\u003c\/strong\u003e: +20dBm output gain ensures strong and reliable Zigbee connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleek \u0026amp; Strong\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aluminium housing minimises interference for smooth, uninterrupted communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake charge of your smart home setup with the Dongle Plus – the perfect choice for DIY tinkerers and automation enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zigbee 3.0 \/ USB Type-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e: -10°C to 40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5V (100mA max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu \/ Raspberry Pi OS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 75×25.5×13.5 mm*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.sonoff.tech\/docs\/zbdongle-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eZBDongle-E knowledge centre\u003c\/a\u003e for technical details, compatibility, troubleshooting and setup tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* The metal casing of this adaptor is quite large - if there's not a lot of clearance around your USB ports (as is the case with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-au\/products\/home-assistant-green\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHome Assistant Green\u003c\/a\u003e) you may need to use a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-au\/products\/panel-mount-extension-cables?variant=28271042951\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB-A extender\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-au\/products\/usb-multi-function-lan-adaptor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehub\u003c\/a\u003e to plug it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Zigbee?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZigbee is a wireless standard \u003cstrong\u003eenabling low-power, secure connections between smart devices\u003c\/strong\u003e. Widely used in home automation for devices such as thermostats, sensors, and locks, its energy efficiency allows some devices to run for years on a single coin cell battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key advantage of Zigbee is its local operation – \u003cstrong\u003eno cloud subscriptions or even an internet connection are required\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything can remain within your home, ensuring both high security and resilience against internet outages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor brands like \u003cstrong\u003eIKEA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilips Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTuya\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSonoff\u003c\/strong\u003e support Zigbee devices. This means you can integrate products from different manufacturers into one smart home setup, giving you the freedom to avoid being locked into a single vendor – brilliant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003eindoor range of 10–100 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e and extended outdoor coverage, Zigbee’s mesh networking ensures reliable communication, even if some devices go offline. Its robust security features, including \u003cstrong\u003eencryption and key protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, safeguard your smart home, keeping it secure and under your control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Zigbee on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/csa-iot.org\/all-solutions\/zigbee\/\"\u003eofficial Zigbee website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54923349098875,"sku":"ZBDongle-E","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Dongle-E.jpg?v=1735924220","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-au\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}