The SONOFF Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adaptor, also called as ZBMicro smart relay switch, is a versatile device that transforms your USB-powered gadgets into smart devices, allowing for remote control and automation. Designed for seamless integration with Zigbee 3.0 hubs, it ensures robust connectivity and enhances your smart home ecosystem.
What is Zigbee?
Many smart home products use Wi-Fi and RF communication modes that make them more affordable than other smart home technologies, but they are not specifically IoT standards. In contrast, Zigbee is specifically designed as an ideal communication solution for low-power devices where low data rates are not required but the lowest possible time latency is important.
Zigbee is also a good choice for fixed-power actuators or light sources, or battery-powered sensors or remote controls, where Zigbee offers several times the uptime of WiFi. Zigbee devices cannot be used on their own, they need a Zigbee gateway to connect them to the home/office network.
Of course, the so-called mesh network topology is also available here in the Zigbee protocol, so the range, which is not small by default, can be easily extended by connecting Zigbee devices with 230V power supply, typically Zigbee light switches and Zigbee relays. In other words, if a Zigbee sensor is placed in a remote corner of the home, which is already out of range of the Zigbee Bridge, but a Sonoff ZBMini or similar device is operating between the two, the transmission will be ensured.
Key Features:
- Zigbee 3.0 Compatibility: Works with SONOFF iHost, NSPanel Pro, Echo Plus 2nd, Philips Hue, and SmartThings hub V3.
- High-Speed USB: Supports fast charging (QC 3.0 Supported) up to 36W with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, ensuring efficient data transmission and power supply.
- Rating: 5V-22V DC, (4,6A max)
- Turbo Mode: Boosts signal range and strength, providing stable and reliable connections.
- Smart Automation: Supports scheduling, timers, and scene creation for a fully automated smart home experience.
- Compact Design: Small and lightweight, making it easy to integrate into any setup without clutter.
Integration and Compatibility:The SONOFF Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adaptor is compatible with a wide range of Zigbee 3.0 hubs, including SONOFF iHost, NSPanel Pro, Echo Plus 2nd, Philips Hue, and SmartThings hub V3. It also supports open-source platforms like Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, and openHAB when used with a Zigbee dongle. This ensures you can seamlessly integrate the adaptor into your existing smart home setup, enhancing the functionality of your USB devices.
Use Cases:
- Remote Control: Turn USB-powered devices on or off remotely via your smartphone.
- Automation: Create schedules and scenes to automate your devices based on your daily routines.
- Energy Saving: Efficiently manage power consumption by controlling when devices are powered on.
