Description The SONOFF ZBDongle-E is a powerful Zigbee USB coordinator designed for Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB, and other open-source smart home platforms. Powered by the Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 chipset, it delivers excellent stability, strong signal performance, and support for large Zigbee networks. It comes pre-flashed with coordinator firmware and can also be flashed as a Zigbee Router or OpenThread RCP for Thread and Matter applications.
Its aluminum alloy housing helps reduce interference, while the external high-gain antenna improves wireless coverage throughout your smart home.
Key Features
Zigbee 3.0 USB Coordinator.
Powered by Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 chipset.
Compatible with Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, and openHAB.
Supports Zigbee Coordinator and Zigbee Router modes.
Can be flashed as OpenThread RCP for Thread and Matter.
External SMA antenna with high-gain signal output.
Aluminum alloy enclosure for reduced interference.
Local control without cloud dependency.
Supports a wide range of Zigbee devices from different brands.
Easy firmware upgrades and flashing tools available.
Specifications
Specification
Details
Model
ZBDongle-E
Chipset
Silicon Labs EFR32MG21
Processor
ARM Cortex-M33
USB Chip
CP2102(N)
Input Voltage
5V DC
Power Consumption
60mW Standby
Wireless Protocol
Zigbee 3.0
RF Frequency
2.4GHz
Signal Output
Up to +20dBm
Antenna Gain
2dBi
Signal Range
Up to 135m (Open Space)
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity
5%–95% RH
Housing Material
Aluminum Alloy
Supported Systems
Windows, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, Docker
Dimensions
75 × 25.5 × 13.5 mm
Why Choose ZBDongle-E?
Excellent stability with the EFR32MG21 platform.
Works with hundreds of Zigbee devices from different manufacturers.
Ideal for Home Assistant installations.
Supports future Thread and Matter deployments.
Strong wireless performance with external antenna.
Can function as both a coordinator and a router.
Compact and durable aluminum design.
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