Sonoff ZBDongle-E Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Smart Home Gateway

Sonoff ZBDongle-E Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Smart Home Gateway with EFR32MG21 and High-Gain Antenna

The SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus ZBDongle-E is a powerful and flexible Zigbee gateway designed for local smart home control. Pre-flashed and ready to use, it connects directly to popular open-source platforms and replaces the need for multiple brand-specific Zigbee hubs. With strong signal output, broad compatibility, and a well-shielded aluminium housing, it is an ideal foundation for building a stable and expandable Zigbee network.

Key Features
- Pre-flashed Zigbee coordinator firmware for immediate setup and use
- Zigbee 3.0 support for reliable communication with a wide range of devices
- EFR32MG21 chipset for stable and efficient Zigbee network coordination
- High transmission strength with plus twenty dBm output for improved range
- Aluminium housing reduces interference from nearby electronic devices
- External SMA antenna with adjustable positioning for better signal coverage
- Supports flashing alternative firmware for advanced configurations

Specifications
- Product type: Zigbee 3.0 USB gateway
- Model: ZBDongle-E
- Chipset: EFR32MG21
- Zigbee standard: Zigbee 3.0
- Output power: up to plus twenty dBm
- Antenna type: external SMA antenna
- Housing material: aluminium alloy
- Connection interface: USB
- Maximum connected devices: up to thirty two Zigbee devices
- Supported operating systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Raspbian, Windows, macOS

Platform Compatibility
- Home Assistant
- openHAB
- Zigbee2MQTT
- Other compatible open-source Zigbee platforms

Ideal Examples of Usage
- Creating a local Zigbee smart home hub without cloud dependency
- Connecting sensors, switches, lights, and plugs from different brands
- Replacing multiple Zigbee hubs with one universal gateway
- Extending Zigbee network range by flashing router firmware
- Building a smart home system on Raspberry Pi or home server setups

Why This Product Is Perfect to Buy
This dongle gives you full control over your Zigbee devices without locking you into a single ecosystem. Its strong signal output, stable chipset, and wide platform support make it a future-proof choice for both beginners and advanced smart home users. With local control and flexible firmware options, it is a solid base for a reliable and scalable Zigbee network.

Interesting Facts About Zigbee Gateways
- Zigbee networks become more stable as you add powered devices that act as repeaters
- Local Zigbee control continues to work even if your internet connection goes down
- Higher output power and external antennas can significantly improve coverage in larger homes

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