As interference avoidance is an extremely important topic on its own, please read and follow the tips in the separate section below about Zigbee interference avoidance and network range/coverage optimization. Note that not all configuration parameters are available with all coordinators. # Link Key (zigbee_linkkey) Note before buying that ITead slightly confusingly now sells both the Dongle Plus "ZBDongle-P" (based on CC2652P), and the Dongle Plus V2 "ZBDongle-E" (based on EFR32MG21). This section is about the "ZBDongle-P", for "ZBDongle-E" see below.

USB Dongle - Zigbee - Smart Guys Australia Hub / USB Dongle - Zigbee - Smart Guys Australia

The ZHA (Zigbee Home Automation) integration allows you to connect many off-the-shelf Zigbee based devices directly to Home Assistant, using one of the many available Zigbee coordinators.

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If defined with the word INSTALLCODE: before the key, this will create a link key from an install code which may be shorter than 16 bytes. USB dongle is originally a DIY design from Modkam (Russian speaking Zigbee DIY community) open in new window and it using pre-flashed "SM-011 V1.0" (ZYZBP008) radio module from CoolKit-Technologies open in new window (which has a Silabs EFR32MG21 Zigbee SoC chip on it). It's possible to flash the dongle using Linux, using cc-tool ( https://github.com/dashesy/cc-tool.git (opens new window)). An external antenna can be connected which could increase range: requires resoldering a tiny capacitor (moving C14 to C24) open in new window

SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-P - SONOFF Official

I do not think there are even any Z-Wave Long Range 700 series (Z-Wave LR 700) dongles for sale(?). Based on Silicon Labs EM358, EM357, and EM3588 MCUs respectivly. Requires specific drivers that may not work on MacOS Monterey. it is expected to see NCP entered failed state. Requesting APP controller restart in the logs. This is a normal part of the operation and indicates there was a drop in communication between ZHA and Sonoff bridge. Configuration - GUI Some Ember EZSP NCP coordinators can be flashed to upgrade the firmware using walthowd/husbzb-firmware ( https://github.com/walthowd/husbzb-firmware (opens new window)). It has been tested with the HUSZBZ-1 and Telegesis ETRX357USB and may work with other coordinators. You are responsible to ensure you load the correct firmware for your device - loading the wrong firmware may render your device inoperable.Finally, a Success! message should pop up with information that all options were successfully saved. Note that some Zigbee devices are not fully compatible with all brands of Zigbee router devices. Xiaomi/Aqara devices are for example known not to work with Zigbee router devices from Centralite, General Electrics, Iris, Ledvance/OSRAM, LIGHTIFY/Sylvania, Orvibo, PEQ, Securifi, and SmartThings/Samsung. Better results can usually be achieved by using mains-powered devices IKEA and Nue/3A Home or dedicated DIY routing devices based on Texas Instruments CC253x/CC26x2 and XBee Series 2/3 Zigbee radios. ZigBee 3.0 requires that devices use an install code to securely join the network. This must be added

Sonoff Zigbee Gateway, ZBDongle-E USB Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle

If your Zigbee device pairs/joins successfully with the ZHA integration but does not show all of the expected entities: I do not believe that there are any other Z-Wave 800 series USB dongles on the market as of yet(?). The above flashing tools can be used to upgrade the firmware on an existing adapter without needing to repair devices. See the FAQ open in new window for information on what does and does not require repairing of devices. # Flashing Silabs EFR32/EM358x/ETRX35x based adapters MetaGeek Support has a good reference article about channel selection for Zigbee and WiFi coexistance.

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I read now however that they will initially only ship it with Zigbee support, and that Thread support will come later via firmware and software updates.