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Sonoff Zigbee Wireless Switch

by Sonoff

A handy, magnetic, pocket-sized (fixed or portable) Zigbee button!

The Sonoff Zigbee Wireless Switch is the perfect way to manually trigger smart home events, whether from a specific location or on the move.

With a pre-installed battery lasting over five years, maintenance is minimal. Installation couldn’t be simpler—the back of the switch is magnetic so it will stick to many metal surfaces found around the home or you could use the included 3M adhesive tape and metal mounting plate to place the switch wherever you need it.

Set the Scene

With your home automation setup, you can create rules for what happens when the button is pressed, double-pressed, or long-pressed. This flexibility allows for a wide variety of automated actions, tailored to your needs.

To use Zigbee devices, you’ll need either a Zigbee-compatible USB dongle connected to an always-on computer (a Raspberry Pi is ideal!) or a dedicated smart home solution such as the excellent Home Assistant Green (with Zigbee dongle) or the Sonoff iHost.

Whether you’re setting the mood with dim lighting and some Barry White or remotely starting your coffee maker, the Sonoff ZigBee Wireless Switch is here to help.

Compact, reliable, and endlessly versatile – the ultimate smart button is here! 🖲️✨

Why We Love It

A super-simple way to bring customisable control to your smart home setup.

  • Over five years of battery life: Set it and forget it – replace the battery every half-decade or so!
  • Long-range performance: Powered by the energy-efficient and secure Zigbee protocol, it provides excellent range while conserving power.
  • Customisable control: Single press, double press, or long press – set up each action to control devices or automate routines.
  • Works great with Home Assistant: Our favourite open-source smart home software!
  • Easy setup: Installation is effortless with the included fixings—stick it up in seconds, no tools required!

Tech Specs

  • Battery: 3V CR2477 (included, lasts for over five years)
  • Connectivity: Zigbee 3.0
  • Environment: -10°C to 60°C (5 to 95% relative humidity)
  • Installation: Sticks to ferromagnetic surfaces, 3M adhesive tape and metal mounting plate are also included.
  • Weight: 27.8g
  • Dimensions: 45×45×17.7 mm

Resources

What Is Zigbee?

Zigbee is a wireless standard enabling low-power, secure connections between smart devices. Widely used in home automation for devices like thermostats, sensors, and locks, its energy efficiency allows some devices to run for years on a single coin cell battery.

The key advantage of Zigbee is its local operation – no cloud subscriptions or internet connections are required. Everything stays within your home, ensuring high security and resilience against internet outages.

Leading brands such as IKEA, Philips Hue, Tuya, and Sonoff offer Zigbee-supported devices. This means you can combine products from different manufacturers into one system, ensuring you’re not locked into a single vendor – brilliant!

With an indoor range of 10–100 metres and extended outdoor coverage, Zigbee’s mesh networking ensures reliable communication, even if some devices go offline. Its robust security features, including encryption and key protection, safeguard your smart home and keep it under your control.

Learn more about Zigbee on the official Zigbee website.