SONOFF ZBDongle-E: what it works with
SONOFF · model ZBDongle-E · For the US and Canada (US, EU, UK)
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Unconfirmed
- Amazon Alexa Unconfirmed
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Yes
The ZBDongle-E is a USB Zigbee 3.0 stick built on a Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 chip, and the only ecosystem it is confirmed with is Home Assistant (via ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT). It has no app and no Matter certification, so you plug it into a host you already run. SONOFF quotes conflicting child-device limits, from 21 direct by default to 30 direct plus 30 via routers.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No CSA listing found. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Reachable only through Home Assistant software, which is not a hub; not confirmed. |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | Reachable only through Home Assistant software; not confirmed. |
| Amazon Alexa | Unconfirmed | Reachable only through Home Assistant software; not confirmed. |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Not confirmed. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Home Assistant lists it as a tested adapter for ZHA, not as official hardware, and the maker page describes use with Home Assistant.[1],[2] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Zigbee[1]
- Hub required
- Unconfirmed
- Local control
- Yes[1]
- Type
- USB dongle[1]
- Connects devices over
- Zigbee[1]
- Matter bridge
- Unconfirmed
- Thread border router
- Unconfirmed
- Max devices
- Unconfirmed
- Radio: Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 with Zigbee 3.0 coordinator firmware out of the box. Sold as Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-E; Home Assistant calls it Dongle Plus V2. Regions: the maker's store sells it in USD, EUR and GBP; no shipping list is stated.
- Hub: Not confirmed by an official source.
- Local control: The maker pitches it as a gateway to locally control all your Zigbee devices through Home Assistant or other open-source platforms.
- Type: Plugs into a host running Home Assistant or Zigbee2MQTT; it has no app of its own.
- Connects devices over: Zigbee 3.0 only on the maker page; no Thread firmware is offered there.
- Matter bridge: Not a bridge on its own; the maker mentions Matter only for its separate eWeLink CUBE software.
- Thread border router: The maker page does not offer a Thread border router mode; not stated either way as a feature.
- Max devices: The maker states conflicting limits: 21 direct children by default (40 at most, 100 with changes) in the description, and 30 direct plus 30 via routers in the FAQ.
Before you buy
- It is not standalone and needs Home Assistant or Zigbee2MQTT on a separate host.
- Home Assistant allows one ZHA instance, so a second dongle needs Zigbee2MQTT on a different channel.
- Hue Green Power devices need the channel set to 11, 15, 20 or 25.
Quick answers
- Does the SONOFF ZBDongle-E work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Reachable only through Home Assistant software, which is not a hub; not confirmed.
- Does the SONOFF ZBDongle-E work with Google Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Reachable only through Home Assistant software; not confirmed.
- Does the SONOFF ZBDongle-E work with Amazon Alexa?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Reachable only through Home Assistant software; not confirmed.
- Does the SONOFF ZBDongle-E work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Not confirmed.
- Does the SONOFF ZBDongle-E work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The SONOFF ZBDongle-E works with Home Assistant directly. Home Assistant lists it as a tested adapter for ZHA, not as official hardware, and the maker page describes use with Home Assistant. More smart home hubs for Home Assistant
Sources
- SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-E) — SONOFF manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Zigbee Home Automation - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: sonoff.tech