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.
