Sonoff (ITEAD) · Niche / specialty
Sonoff ZBBridge Pro
Zigbee 3.0 · Wi-Fi · proprietary API · about $39
cloud optionalcloud optional
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0Wi-Fi
2 W
Idle power
$39
List price
~250
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud optional |
| Local API | proprietary API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google |
| Open source | partial / firmware open |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~250 |
| Idle power draw | ~2 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $39 |
Best for: Tech enthusiast / tinkererBest for: Budget under $80
Setup & gotchas
🛠️ Flash a ZBBridge Pro with zigbee2mqtt and you have one of the cheapest paths to add Zigbee to Home Assistant. The Conbee III is more polished, but it's also twice the price.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Works locally with Sonoff devices via eWeLink LAN mode — a decent hybrid option
- + Popular community choice as a zigbee2mqtt or Tasmota target after re-flashing
- + Under $45 — easy way to extend a Home Assistant install with Zigbee
Trade-offs
- − Stock firmware isn't fully local (eWeLink cloud round-trip)
- − Hardware revisions change often — verify firmware compatibility before buying
- − No Matter / Thread / Z-Wave
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Sonoff ZBBridge Pro require the cloud?
Not for core control. The Sonoff ZBBridge Pro works locally (proprietary API); the cloud is optional and mainly adds remote access and extra features.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Sonoff ZBBridge Pro support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google. It directly supports an estimated 250 devices/brands.
How much does the Sonoff ZBBridge Pro cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $39 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 2 W.
Source & last checked
- SONOFF official site (ZBBridge Pro): sonoff.tech/ ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.