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SONOFF Zigbee USB Dongle
SONOFF Zigbee USB Dongle
This Sonoff Zigbee USB dongle is what made the whole Zigbee side of the build possible. It did eat up a big chunk of the budget, but pairing devices was painless, and long-term I think starting with Zigbee saves you from the Wi‑Fi app/cloud mess.
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Pros
- +Enables Zigbee devices to connect to Home Assistant
- +Devices paired quickly and reliably in my setup
- +Good foundation for expanding with cheap Zigbee devices later
Cons
- -Upfront cost can be a big chunk of a tight budget
- -Extra hardware required compared to Wi‑Fi-only devices
