Just a quick preview – Sonoff have been producing Zigbee dongles for a long time – I have the E and P models (USB).The new models are more expensive but have more to offer and they now specificlly refer to Zigbeee2MQTT – a clear break from the eWeLink-oriented approach of the past.I’ve not used their E and P models for some time as I was fortunate enough to get Smartlight SLZB-06 and SLZB-07 devices several months ago.
The Sonoff Dongle Max Zigbee/Thread POE dongle runs on Ethernet POE or can take power from USB.The device has a web console for mode switching – additionally, it integrates powerful features such as Webhooks, MQTT, VPN, and a one-click Turbo mode and is due for launch on September 15.The aluminium allow unit supports Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB connections and easily integrates with open-source platforms via TCP or USB mode.
(that’s the sales info – I’ve not yet tested it).Meanwhile the Dongle PMG24 is touted as an upgraded ZBDongle-E.From experience this is important – “Comes with a dedicated USB extension cable to reduce potential interference from USB 3.0 ports and ensure better signal stability”.
You may be aware that USB3 and WiFi can interact and not in a good way – so this has my interest.There’s an official flashing tool to change modes but that doesn’t seem as convenient to me as changing modes in a UI.Already the company have 2 PDF documents describing the features and operation of these two units.
Links for Dongle Max here..and Dongle Plus here.A lot more when I connect them into my system to test…
