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Used it in a Zigbee config for a HomeKit server; I love it! required some troubleshooting, but it took about a day to set up. PLEASE UPDATE THE FIRMWARE IF YOU'RE HAVING ISSUES. That solved a few problems of mine that would've taken hours to diagnose. Otherwise, great product and goes well alongside a Raspberry Pi. The range is good, as it can go through a floor and a few walls. But I haven't tested it that much. It's also cheaper than other options out there, so that's nice.

Worked first time for this amateur using Home Assistant with Docker on Ubuntu. Connected to multiple devices easily.

works perfectly, easy to install

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 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.

The Zigbee USB Dongle worked out of the box with my Home Assistant setup. I plugged it into my computer via a USB extension as I saw that noted in many other reviews. After passing-through the USB device in my HA VM, Home Assistant then recognized the device and prompted me to configure it. I received a blank 'Error' during setup, but a subsequent try magically made it work. I was able to pick up my IKEA TRÅDFRI bulb (set in pairing mode) and start configuring it with scenes and automations. I literally started using Home Assistant yesterday and I figured it out with almost no issue. This Zigbee USB dongle will be a great part of my setup!

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

Works great for my home assistant setup. Controls hue lights and ikea blinds, so far…