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Dresden Elektronik ConBee II USB stick
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61 reviews
I would recommend this device to anyone building there own Home custom Zigbee hub.
Wonderful integration of all my Zigbee devices, from switches to lights, power sockets, etc. Great with Home Automation, Node Red, etc.
It might require a little tinkering for beginners, I recommend an RPi setup as a Zigbee Hub, if possible disable WiFi & BT on RPi to maximise efficiency (run wired LAN) or install on a USB extension cable. Make sure RPi has plenty of power. Power & WiFi are known issues with the RPi, this USB dongle is no different.
The manufacturer has pre-set images and it works perfect for newcomers.Pro
- Robust and works flawlessly
- Home made hub, means it's compatible with every device I've tested
- Pre-built images for Raspberry Pi from the manufacturer with repo updates
Contra
- It doesn't make coffee for me when I work late nights tinkering...
Less Brides, more ConBee!
Very good product, replaces many bridges. Works perfectly. Only the updating of software and firmware has proved to be somewhat difficult.
Pro
- Fewer bridges in use thanks to ConBee
- Very many possibilities
- Super compatible with Homeassistant
Contra
- Firmware and software updates cumbersome
- Requires a lot of programming, not for beginners
ConBee II
Works straight away in conjunction with Home Assistant and devices, which is not a matter of course in the confusing world of home automation!
Pro
- Easy installation and handling
Contra
- Relatively expensive
Optimal for DIY home automation with high reliability.
I wish I had discovered this thing earlier. The free software and the community behind it are very helpful for integrating ZigBee devices from various manufacturers (Philips, IKEA, Xiaomi...). Reacts immediately when a button is pressed on a Hue dimmer switch and, unlike the Hue Bridge, can control non-proprietary devices. The Hue Bridge is currently still running alongside, but it's a question of time... The range offers no problems in a 4.5 room flat and the mesh runs as expected.
Pro
- Size
- USB as interface, today on Raspberry Pi, in future without problems on a small server
- Home Assistant integration thanks to deCONZ
Works perfectly with Home Assistant
I am very positively surprised at how well and reliably the USB Zigbee stick works in conjunction with Home Assistant and "Zigbee Home Automation" (ZHA). I now control all Zigbee devices via ZHA and Home Assistant.
Pro
- Integration in Home Assistant problem-free
- Response times are fast
- States are always correctly recognised by the units
- Much more reliable than normal Zigbee Hub (like Philips Hue Hub)
- Can accommodate up to 200 units
- Range with us from 30m without problems
- Recognises all devices from various manufacturers that support Zigbee
- I was able to remove Philips Hue and Tuya Zigbee Hub
Top on a Raspberry Pi 4 and HA
I use this connected to a Raspberry PI 4, and Home Assistant: no problem!
A tip: bring a tiny USB extension cable.Pro
- Works very well
Contra
- No
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