Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-E Gateway,Universal Zigbee Gateway Adapter with Antenna,for Home Assistant,Open HAB,etc,Zigbee 3.0 USB ZBDongle-E,EFR32MG21

Wayyyy too easy to setup with Home Assistant running via HAOS on an Intel NUC. I plugged it into the USB3.0 port, restarted HA (just HA not even the full OS), then the device was auto-found and Integrations had something new for me to click to install "Zigbee Home Automation". After that, you pair devices by clicking on the integration > click "1 device" on the left (or might have multiple devices) > then "add device" button. If you have any Zigbee devices in pairing mode they will be found and auto pair. Too easy

I bought this dongle since i needed to extend my Zigbee range to a second floor, this worked perfect, I had to update the firmware (which was very quick and easy) to change the default from coordinator to router, paired it with home assistant and then connected it to a usb power brick somewhere in the house and boom, my zigbee range improved. Recommended for those who are looking to extend their Zigbee network.

If you're running Home Assistant on VMware or VirtualBox or some other virtualization software, be sure to set up a USB passthrough for this device and MAKE SURE IT'S SET FOR USB 3.0 AND NOT 2.0! Setting it to 2.0 will cause your HA server to crash when you attempt to add the dongle.Other than that little detail which I had to go digging to discover, it's run perfectly. Using it to control some zigbee buttons via Home Assistant and haven't had any problems. Coverage extends the length of our entire house (about 30 feet in either direction). Solid little aluminum unit. Not bad for ~$30 USD.

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.

Works great, I have used others and they dont have as good of range as this one.

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

I had to get an angle adapter to fit this in my raspberry pi because my Pi's case was a little thick. But otherwise it's working great and zero issues!

Works great with my unraid server. Had to add more zigbee routers to cover my house but now that I have it all set up it works fantastic. Definitely takes some technical knowledge to get working and configure it properly.