Upgrade to THREAD on a Sonoff ZBDongle-E

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on installing custom firmware from Darkxst on your ZBDongle-E, enabling Thread and Matter support. In this video, we’ll walk you through the entire process, from firmware installation to device pairing, and even exploring additional Thread functionality. Here’s what you can expect: **Custom Firmware Installation:** We start by guiding you through the process of installing the custom firmware from Darkxst on your ZBDongle-E. This upgrade will enable your device to support Thread and Matter. **Testing the Installation:** Once the firmware is installed, we’ll configure the ZBDongle-E with ZHA and Zigbee 2 MQTT. We’ll then pair a device to confirm the functionality of the new firmware. **Thread and Matter Integration:** After confirming the functionality, we’ll install Thread and Matter integration. This will allow you to use the additional Thread functionality that comes with the custom firmware. **Conclusion:** We’ll wrap up the video with a discussion on whether you should consider this upgrade or wait for Sonoff to potentially release official Thread support. Stay tuned for a detailed walkthrough of each step, and by the end of this video, you’ll have a ZBDongle-E with enhanced capabilities. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more helpful guides! Remember to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this tutorial helpful. Stay tuned for more smart home guides and tutorials! #homeassistant #Sonoff #thread #matter #tutorial ___📢 Don't Miss Out 📢 ___ 👍 Like this video if you found it helpful! 👍 📩 Subscribe for more smart home content – https://tinyurl.com/5n8h5dft 🚀 🎮 Join us on Discord - https://discord.gg/zEB633Dv 🎮 🔔 Hit the bell icon so you never miss an update! 🔔 ___💙 Want to support the channel 💙 ___ ➡️ Become a Member for exclusive perks & early access! 🔥 🙏 Become a channel member - https://tinyurl.com/y7z464jv 🙏 ____ ☕ Buy Me A Coffee! ☕ ___ PayPal Donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AHZFTRKKUCU2W Buy Me A Coffee - https://tinyurl.com/4sy69eds ___ 🕒📩 Timestamp 🕒📩 ___ 00:00 - Introduction 02:55 - UART Driver Installation 04:18 - Flash Firmware (WebFlasher) 05:41 - Silicon Labs Multiprotocol Installation 06:28 - ZHA Configuration 07:13 - Zigbee 2 MQTT Configuration 08:59 - Thread Integration 09:33 - Matter Integration 10:07 - Roundup ___ 👋 Handy Dandy Information 👋 ___ Sonoff discount, *SMARTHOMEAUS*, has now been increased to 15% on ALL products!! ZB Dongle-E - https://urlday.cc/jjb33 CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers - https://www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads Webflasher - https://darkxst.github.io/silabs-firmware-builder/ Zigbee 2 MQTT in 5 Minutes - https://youtu.be/sfsZF0R0HtE Serial Code port: tcp://core-silabs-multiprotocol:9999 adapter: ezsp