{"product_id":"sonoff-zigbee-usb-smart-adapter","title":"Sonoff Zigbee USB Smart Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd automation smarts to any USB device with this handy little gadget!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eSonoff Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ultimate gateway to smart USB device automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many devices these days expecting to be powered via USB this little device is the perfect way to integrate them into the rest of your smart home setup. It also acts as a Zigbee router extending the range of your mesh network for other devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB adaptor controls both the power (allowing up to 36W charging \/ power delivery) and data lines allowing for high speed USB 2.0 data transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo use Zigbee devices, you’ll need a Zigbee-compatible USB dongle connected to an always-on computer (a Raspberry Pi is ideal!) or a dedicated smart home solution like the excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/home-assistant-green\"\u003eHome Assistant Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (with Zigbee dongle) or the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/sonoff-smart-home-hub-ihost\"\u003eSonoff iHost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Control\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transform USB devices into smart appliances with remote control. Set timers, create custom scenes, and enjoy the convenience of voice control through \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Alexa\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Home\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Charging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charge your devices faster and smarter! Paired with a fast-charging adapter it supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e36W fast charging\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use timer schedules to prevent overcharging and extend your devices' lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as a router:\u003c\/strong\u003e Being mains-powered, it also acts as a Zigbee mesh extender – neat!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Speed USB 2.0 Data Transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e: More than just power—it features USB 2.0 Hi-Speed data transfer for efficient and quick device communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks great with Home Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Our favourite open-source smart home software! Check out our beginner friendly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.pimoroni.com\/article\/getting-started-with-home-automation\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn guide\u003c\/a\u003e for set up instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your USB devices under the smart home umbrella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zigbee 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Charging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 36W (with compatible adapters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hi-Speed USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/help.sonoff.tech\/docs\/zbmicro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZBMicro knowledge centre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for technical details, compatibility, troubleshooting and setup tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonoff.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/User-Manual-ZBMicroEN-V1.0.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Zigbee?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZigbee\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 operate for years on a single coin cell battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Zigbee’s greatest advantages is its local nature – \u003cstrong\u003eno need for cloud subscriptions or even an internet connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything can remain within your home, ensuring both high security and resilience against internet outages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop brands like \u003cstrong\u003eIKEA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilips Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTuya\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSonoff\u003c\/strong\u003e offer Zigbee-supported devices. This allows you to combine products from various manufacturers into one smart home setup, ensuring \u003cstrong\u003eyou’re not locked into a single vendor\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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 and keep it 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":54931367297403,"sku":"ZBMicro","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/ZBMirco_05.jpg?v=1736236350","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-usb-smart-adapter","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}