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Product description: Sonoff Dongle Max - ZigBee gateway - Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, Thread - PoE Ethernet / WiFi / USB
Sonoff Dongle Max is a smart ZigBee gateway distinguished by its versatility and performance. The device combines ZigBee and Thread functionality, supporting the latest home automation standards. Thanks to the use of two powerful chipsets— the EFR32MG24 for ZigBee and Thread support and the ESP32 for Wi-Fi communication—the Dongle Max ensures fast data transfer, low power consumption, and exceptional connection stability . The device supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) as well as traditional Wi-Fi and USB connections, allowing for easy installation and configuration in a variety of environments.

Sonoff Dongle Max - ZigBee gateway - Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, Thread - PoE Ethernet / WiFi / USB.
Main Features of Sonoff Dongle Max
- Versatile connection options : choose from Ethernet (PoE), WiFi or USB, tailoring your installation to your needs
- Wide signal coverage : two high-performance antennas ensure a stable connection over long distances
- Efficient components : EFR32MG24 and ESP32 chips guarantee reliability and fast data transfer
- Open source compatibility : supports Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT, enabling easy integration with automation systems
- Web console management : access to device status, settings and firmware updates via a web browser
Multifunctional connection options
Sonoff Dongle Max offers flexible network connection options. Supporting three different methods— Ethernet (PoE), WiFi, and USB —the device can be easily adapted to the environment in a given room. Ethernet with PoE ensures a stable connection and a clean and tidy installation environment. The WiFi connection allows for easy installation anywhere in the home , while the USB option allows the gateway to be used as a classic USB dongle . With these three options, the Dongle Max can be used in a variety of scenarios, regardless of the device's location.
Design that combines functionality with elegance
Dongle Max combines elegant design with robust construction. The outer casing is made of high-quality aluminum and PC + ABS , ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal. Two high-performance, adjustable antennas ensure excellent range and connection stability, while the elegant, matte gray housing blends seamlessly into any interior. The gateway's interior is designed with reliability and low power consumption in mind. It utilizes two proven chipsets: EFR32MG24 and ESP32 , making Dongle Max a reliable tool in a home automation system.
Integration with Home Assistant and other systems: easy connection thanks to MQTT
Dongle Max is fully compatible with popular open source platforms such as Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT . Using the MQTT protocol, the device enables easy integration with Home Assistant, allowing you to manage ZigBee devices without the need for additional software. Webhooks , automatic firmware updates, and remote switching between different operating modes make the device incredibly versatile and easy to manage. Dongle Max can act as a ZigBee coordinator, router, or support Thread RCP . MultiPAN support is also planned for the future, enabling simultaneous operation of both ZigBee and Thread.
Technical specifications of the Sonoff Dongle Max gateway
- Model: Dongle-M
- Input voltage: 5V/1A via USB Type-C or 48V/0.25A via PoE port
- Connectors: USB Type-C, RJ45
- Wireless connectivity: ZigBee 3.0, WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
- WiFi SoC: ESP32-D0WDR2-V3
- ZigBee SoC: EFR32MG24A420F1536IM48
- USB serial chip: CP2102(N)
- Standby power consumption: 0.64 W
- Signal range: 200 m line of sight
- Signal strength: WiFi - max. 16 dBi + 5 dBi antenna gain, ZigBee - max. 20 dBi + 5 dBi antenna gain
- Supported OS: Windows, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS / Raspbian, Docker
- Operating temperature range: -10°C to 60°C
- Operating humidity range: 5% RH to 95% RH
- Housing material: aluminum, PC + ABS
- Color: gray
- Dimensions: 169 x 32.5 x 22 mm
Contents of the set
- 1x Sonoff Dongle Max ZigBee Gateway
- 1x USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable (1m)
- 1x mounting bracket
- 2x mounting tapes
- 4x expansion bolts
- 4x mounting screws
- 1x User Manual





