Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus

by Sonoff

Your gateway to a smarter, Zigbee-controlled home!

Say 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!

Wave goodbye to multiple hubs and embrace effortless smart home control at an impressively affordable price.

  • Ready to Roll: Pre-flashed with Zigbee coordinator firmware (EZNet 6.10.3) for instant, out-of-the-box use.
  • Super Compatible: Works effortlessly with platforms like Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB, and more!
  • Powered by EFR32MG21: Equipped with robust performance and reliability.
  • Boosted Signal: +20dBm output gain ensures strong and reliable Zigbee connectivity.
  • Sleek & Strong: Aluminium housing minimises interference for smooth, uninterrupted communication.

Take charge of your smart home setup with the Dongle Plus – the perfect choice for DIY tinkerers and automation enthusiasts alike.

Tech Specs

  • Connectivity: Zigbee 3.0 / USB Type-A
  • Environment: -10°C to 40°C
  • Power: 5V (100mA max)
  • Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu / Raspberry Pi OS)
  • Dimensions: 75×25.5×13.5 mm*

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Notes

  • * 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 Home Assistant Green) you may need to use a USB-A extender or hub to plug it in.

What Is Zigbee?

Zigbee is a wireless standard enabling low-power, secure connections between smart devices. 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.

The key advantage of Zigbee is its local operation – no cloud subscriptions or even an internet connection are required. Everything can remain within your home, ensuring both high security and resilience against internet outages.

Major brands like IKEA, Philips Hue, Tuya, and Sonoff 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!

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, keeping it secure and under your control.

Learn more about Zigbee on the official Zigbee website.