Sonoff Dongle-E can be used as a Zigbee gateway in Home Assistant, openHAB, Zigbee2MQTT or other open-source platforms to control all Zigbee devices locally. It allows you to connect up to 32 devices simultaneously and works more efficiently than CC2531 or ConBee 2. You no longer need to invest in Zigbee hubs of different brands, just a universal gateway — Dongle Plus!
You can use Dongle Plus as a Zigbee 3.0 gateway in open-source platforms to manage various devices of different brands or to flash router firmware to increase network coverage. You can also purchase a 1.5 m USB cable for longer signal range. The product works with such platforms as Home Assistant, openHAB, Zigbee2MQTT, etc. What's more, it supports Linux, Ubuntu, Raspbian, Windows and macOS.
The product is made of aluminum alloy, which improves signal transmission. In addition, it eliminates interference from peripheral devices. It has an external SMA antenna – you can also adjust its position. What's more, the output gain of +20dBm results in 3x greater signal range.
| Producer | Sonoff (disambiguation) |
|---|---|
| Name | Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus - Zigbee Gateway |
| Input voltage | DC 5V (100mA max) |
| Operating temperature | -10°C ~ 40°C |
| Wireless | Related to Zigbee 3.0: |
| Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions | 75 x 25.5 x 13.5 mm |
