Product description
Zigbee 3.0 Universal USB Gateway
The Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-E Gateway comes in a stylish metal housing and can be easily integrated into existing ZHA (ZigBee Home Assistant) home automation systems via the pre-installed Z-Stack 3.x.0 coordinator firmware. As a coordinator, devices can be quickly found and automatically configured.
After that, new ZigBee devices in pairing mode can be searched and integrated.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1.Q: Is there any place to support the integration of stick into node-red?
A: You can integrate stick in IOBROKER, for example, then use NodeRed to solve it
2.Can I use this stick on ccu3?
A: Yes, according to the internet
3. Q: Can I operate this joystick and control ikea elements via redmatic (rasberrymatic) (also via homatic interface)?
A: Yes, you can.
4. Q: Can this stick communicate with all zigbees through mqtt device?
A: This zigbee stick can communicate with all zigbee devices through mqtt device. Also “communicate” with Aqara, Hue and Ikea Trådfri.
5. Question: Can this dongle control external devices such as Tuya heating thermostat through ewelink APP?
A: No, this zigbee 3.0 dongle plus cannot be connected to eWelink, but can only be connected to open source platforms such as Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, and Open HAB.
If your Zigbee can also be connected to a third-party open source platform, then you can implement device pairing on the third-party platform to control.
Dongle-E can act as a Zigbee 3.0 gateway in an open source automation platform to manage different sub-devices of different brands or flash router firmware to extend network range
Pre-flashed Z-Stack 3.x, 0 coordinator firmware, zigbee can use ZHA in Home Assistant or use Zigbee2MQTT,based on TI EFR32MG21 + CH9102F,+20dBm output gain
USB zigbee dongle with SMA interface for external antenna, aluminum casing effectively reduces signal interference from peripheral devices,zigbee hub and optional 1.5m USB extension cable provides better signal range
The zigbee dongle home assistant supports various sub-devices or router firmware of different brands to extend the network range. For example, BASICZBR3, S31 Lite, SNZB01, SNZB02, SNZB03, SNZB04, ZBMINI, S26R2ZB,ect
The zigbee gateway home assistant official firmware supports 21 sub-devices by default, zigbee dongle and supports up to 40 sub-devices. You can change the relevant configuration to support up to 100 sub-devices
pablo arnoldo –
Works great.
Works great with Home Assistant.
Ray J. –
Easily integrates with Home Assistant.
Worked first time for this amateur using Home Assistant with Docker on Ubuntu. Connected to multiple devices easily.
Undisclosed –
update the firmware if you’re having issues!!!! good product tho
Used it in a Zigbee config for a HomeKit server; I love it! required some troubleshooting, but it took about a day to set up. PLEASE UPDATE THE FIRMWARE IF YOU’RE HAVING ISSUES. That solved a few problems of mine that would’ve taken hours to diagnose. Otherwise, great product and goes well alongside a Raspberry Pi. The range is good, as it can go through a floor and a few walls. But I haven’t tested it that much. It’s also cheaper than other options out there, so that’s nice.
Roy –
Excellent Zigbee Gateway for Reliable Device Connectivity
I’ve been using the Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-E Gateway for a while now, and it has significantly improved my smart home experience. Here’s why I’m so pleased with this product:Improved Device Stability: One of the standout features of this dongle is its reliability. Unlike some other Zigbee hubs I’ve used, this one has greatly reduced the number of “unavailable” issues with my Zigbee devices. It maintains a stable connection, ensuring that all my devices remain responsive and consistently available.Seamless Integration: The setup was straightforward and intuitive. It integrates effortlessly with my smart home system, and I was up and running in no time. The dongle works well with various Zigbee devices, making it a versatile addition to my home automation setup.Strong Performance: The dongle supports Zigbee 3.0, which means it can handle a wide range of devices and provides excellent performance. The range and signal strength have been reliable, even with multiple devices connected throughout my home.Compatibility with Home Assistant: For those using Home Assistant, this dongle provides robust compatibility. It connects easily and offers a smooth user experience, making it a great choice for anyone looking to integrate Zigbee devices into their Home Assistant setup.Compact and Durable Design: The dongle’s compact design is a plus. It doesn’t take up much space and is built with durability in mind. It’s a practical addition to any smart home system without adding unnecessary bulk.Minor Considerations:Software Support: While the hardware performs well, the experience may vary slightly depending on the software or platform you use for your smart home. It’s worth ensuring that your system is fully compatible to make the most of the dongle’s capabilities.Overall, the Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-E Gateway has been a fantastic upgrade for my smart home setup. Its reliable performance and seamless integration with my Zigbee devices have made it a valuable addition. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their Zigbee network stability and performance.
Jacob S. –
Excellent dongle
I’ve purchased this Zigbee dongle twice now for two separate Home Assistant installations, and it’s absolutely flawless. The range is incredible, easily handshaking and covering my entire 4000 sq. ft. house despite the dongle being placed on a far edge. I run it with Home Assistant on an UnRAID server and have experienced zero issues—it’s rock-solid stable. If you are looking for your first or only Zigbee controller, I highly recommend this one, great value for the money.
CarnifexRex –
Constant offline devices, sticking with my conbee
I bought this when I upgraded my home assistant system. Figured I would go from a cheap conbee II controller to one like this that had the antenna. Tried to order the sonoff brand, but wasn’t available. I figured since this looked the same it would probably be just as good. Boy was I wrong!Plugged it directly into the usb3 port of my RPi and had issues connecting to devices, only to find out that usb3 interferes with zigbee. So why are these marketed as usb3?Got a shielded USB extension cable and ran the dongle a couple feet from the Rpi. Was able to connect to all my devices fine so I thought problem solved! Nope. For days I would wake up to different devices having fallen off the network. Devices which were within eye sight and less than 10 feet from the antenna would not connect until removed and re-added to the network. Devices in the attic, thru 3 walls and 2 ceilings had great signal and seemed stable. I moved the dongle to several locations, making sure to put as much distance between it and other interference sources, nothing helped. I searched forums, messed with network settings, reset the entire network several times. Nothing helped prevent seeminly random device drop outsFinally, out of frustration, I plugged my Conbee II dongle back in (which has no antenna, is usb2 and is the size of my pinky finger). After removing the old controller, and adding my devices, all my devices show fantastic signal and I’ve had no devices go offline for several days.Unfortunately I had already discarded original box for this dongle, so can’t return. I guess I’ll give it to the kids to play with, cause otherwise this is useless. Maybe the sonoff brand is better, but for now just gonna stick with my cheap conbee
Chris Wodicka –
It worked out of the box with Home Assistant, connected to Ikea bulb
The Zigbee USB Dongle worked out of the box with my Home Assistant setup. I plugged it into my computer via a USB extension as I saw that noted in many other reviews. After passing-through the USB device in my HA VM, Home Assistant then recognized the device and prompted me to configure it. I received a blank ‘Error’ during setup, but a subsequent try magically made it work. I was able to pick up my IKEA TRÅDFRI bulb (set in pairing mode) and start configuring it with scenes and automations. I literally started using Home Assistant yesterday and I figured it out with almost no issue. This Zigbee USB dongle will be a great part of my setup!
Marius Stan –
easy to install
works perfectly, easy to install
daniel zelisko –
funciona con home assistant y raspberry pi 5, pero hay que actualizarle el firmware para que funcione con zigbee2mqtthay una web para esto y se puede hacer directamente desde el navegador.quitando eso, todo bien. los sensores que tengo han sido descubiertos enseguida, pero tb hay que tener en cuenta que los dispositivos que van solo con pilas pueden necesitar algun dispositivo repetidor en el medio si tu espacio es muy grande.en mi caso los sensores de la terraza, dos plantas más arriba no llegan a conectarse (aunque esto ya es más bien un problema de los sensores, no de este dispositivo)en resumen, todo bien. una estrella menos, por tener que actualizar el firmware manualmente.
fcoj –
Che dire, dopo quelle POE, la miglior dongle zigbee per compatibilità con HA.
Raphaela Haas –
Funktioniert mit Home-Assistant / Zigbee2MQTT / Raspberry Pi 4 völlig problemlos! Wunderbar stabil; man vergisst, dass das Teil überhaupt da ist → so gehört sich das.
Realnoize –
Worked will with my Home Assistant setup (PC). I used an extender cable to move the antenna slightly away from electronic devices to avoid possible interference and all is good. Automatically detected by Home Assistant and was able to control my Zigbee compatible devices easily.
Niels De jong –
Voor home assistant werkt die perfect geen problemen mee. En snelle levering altijd top