SONOFF (ITEAD) · Niche / specialty
SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-P)
Zigbee 3.0 · MQTT · about $20
local-onlyno cloud lock-in
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0
0.5 W
Idle power
$20
List price
~3000
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0 |
| Cloud dependency | no cloud lock-in |
| Local API | MQTT |
| Voice assistants | none |
| Open source | partial / firmware open |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~3000 |
| Idle power draw | ~0.5 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $20 |
Best for: Privacy-firstBest for: Tech enthusiast / tinkererBest for: Budget under $80
Setup & gotchas
📶 The CC2652P handles large Zigbee meshes well, mount it on a USB extension away from USB 3 and SSD interference.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Popular, low-cost CC2652P Zigbee coordinator with strong range
- + Widely supported by Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA
- + Re-flashable firmware for coordinator or router roles
Trade-offs
- − It is a coordinator stick, not a hub, and needs a host such as HA or a Pi
- − Zigbee only, no Thread, Z-Wave, or Wi-Fi
- − Best paired with an external antenna model for larger homes
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Frequently asked questions
Does the SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-P) require the cloud?
No. The SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-P) runs local-only — MQTT, no vendor account is required for core automations.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-P) support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0. Voice: none. It directly supports an estimated 3000 devices/brands.
How much does the SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-P) cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $20 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 0.5 W.
Source & last checked
- SONOFF official site (ZBDongle-P): 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.