SONOFF Dongle Plus MG24 Zigbee & Thread USB Coordinator | EFR32MG24 Chip, 200m Range, 4.5dBi Antenna | Zigbee 3.0 and Matter over Thread

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is a versatile ZigBee and Thread USB gateway designed to seamlessly integrate smart home devices into your existing automation system. It's perfect for users of platforms like Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB, and ioBroker who want to expand their smart home capabilities with ZigBee 3.0 and Thread (Matter over Thread) compatible devices. This gateway acts as a bridge, allowing a wide array of smart devices, from sensors to lighting and controllers, to communicate effectively within your network.

At its core, the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 features the advanced Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 chip, offering high performance, low latency, and robust stability for managing multiple devices simultaneously. It supports both ZigBee 3.0 and Thread protocols, ensuring compatibility with the latest smart home standards. The included external 4.5 dBi antenna provides an impressive signal range of up to 200 meters in open spaces, ensuring reliable connectivity throughout your home. The dongle can function as a ZigBee coordinator, router, or a Thread RCP (Radio Co-Processor), offering flexible deployment options.

This gateway is built for broad compatibility and ease of use. It connects via a standard USB 2.0 Type-A interface and supports Windows, Linux (including Raspberry Pi OS), macOS, and Docker environments. Its aluminum and PC+ABS housing ensures durability and resistance to environmental factors, having passed rigorous tests including a 24-hour salt spray test and ESD testing. The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 comes with pre-installed ZigBee Coordinator firmware and can be easily updated or reprogrammed using the Sonoff Dongle Flasher tool, allowing for quick firmware flashing in under a minute to switch between ZigBee Router, OpenThread RCP, or MultiPAN RCP modes.

The package includes the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 unit, a detachable 4.5 dBi antenna, and a 1-meter USB Type-A extension cable for optimal placement. Its compact dimensions (62.5 x 18 x 10 mm) make it unobtrusive. This Sonoff gateway is designed for reliability, with CE and FCC certifications, and has undergone over 500 USB connection cycle tests. It's an ideal, high-quality solution for building a comprehensive and stable smart home ecosystem.