Sonoff Bridge Max (Bridge-M) – Matter Bridge and Zigbee Gateway for Smart Home

Product detailed description

A Central Hub to Unify Your Smart Home Ecosystem

If you have a mix of devices from different brands and protocols at home, the Sonoff Bridge Max is designed specifically for that. It is a powerful Matter bridge and a full-featured Zigbee gateway capable of handling Zigbee devices, BTHome sensors, and eWeLink ecosystem products simultaneously – making them all accessible in Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. Instead of managing multiple separate apps and hubs, a single central unit is all you need to run your entire smart home.

Bridge-M is the successor to the popular Sonoff Zigbee Bridge PRO and takes home automation a step further – adding Matter support, Ethernet connectivity, and a local web interface without cloud reliance.

Zigbee Gateway for Up to 128 Devices

Sonoff Bridge Max can connect and manage up to 128 Zigbee devices simultaneously (a value verified in laboratory testing) – ranging from switches and plugs to temperature, humidity, or motion sensors, as well as door and window contacts. You can find our full range of compatible Zigbee devices directly in our e-shop. Battery-powered sensors can be combined with mains-powered devices that act as routers, extending the range of your Zigbee network into distant rooms or through thicker walls.

Local Control Without Cloud Reliance

A major advantage of this smart home hub is its built-in local web interface, allowing you to configure and control devices directly within your local home network – without relying on cloud server availability. Cloud synchronization via the eWeLink app remains available as an optional feature, for instance, when you need remote access. Since it also serves as a Matter bridge, you can seamlessly add devices to Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa, controlling them by voice or through your preferred app.

Automation via Home Assistant and MQTT

For advanced users, Bridge Max offers direct integration with Home Assistant via the MQTT protocol – devices sync automatically and can be integrated into custom automations and scenes. If you are just starting with Home Assistant or looking for compatible hardware, check out our Home Assistant category.

Home Security in Your Hands

Bridge Max can also work with security sensors and cameras – triggering a 90 dB siren upon detection and sending instant push notifications to your phone. Combined with door, window, or motion sensors, you can easily turn it into the foundation of a simple home security system with no monthly fees.

Reliable Connection Without Wi-Fi Outages

You can connect Bridge-M via Ethernet (RJ45) or dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) depending on your needs – choose a hardwired connection for maximum stability or a wireless solution where network cabling isn't available. If you already own an older Sonoff Zigbee Bridge PRO unit, you can migrate all settings and paired devices to Bridge Max without re-pairing, saving significant time when managing dozens of devices.

Who is this home gateway suitable for:

• For households combining devices from multiple brands (Sonoff, Aqara, other Zigbee products) who want to control them from a single place.
• For Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa users looking to add Zigbee devices to their ecosystem without separate hubs for every brand.
• For advanced Home Assistant enthusiasts wanting to integrate Zigbee devices into custom automations via MQTT.
• For owners of the older Sonoff Zigbee Bridge PRO looking to upgrade to a more powerful Matter-supported solution without re-pairing all devices.
• For anyone concerned about privacy who wants a smart home setup that operates locally without mandatory cloud dependency.

Use Cases

• How to add Zigbee devices to Apple Home? Simply pair them with Bridge Max and expose them to the Apple Home app in one step via Matter.
• How to integrate different smart home brands into one system? Bridge Max acts as a common translator between Zigbee, BTHome, and eWeLink devices and major smart home platforms.
• How to build simple home security without paying a security firm? Pair door and motion sensors to let Bridge Max trigger its 90 dB siren and push notifications directly to your phone.
• How to maintain operation during internet outages? Thanks to its local web interface, Bridge Max manages basic controls and automations even without a cloud connection.
• How to connect Zigbee sensors to Home Assistant? Via MQTT integration, devices sync automatically without complex manual configuration.

Main Features and Protocols

Why Choose Sonoff Bridge Max

• A single hub instead of multiple separate ones – manage Zigbee, Matter, and eWeLink devices all in one place.
• Operates locally without mandatory reliance on the manufacturer's cloud.
• Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi for reliable connectivity in any home environment.
• Capacity for up to 128 Zigbee devices – room to expand your smart home setup in the future.

Compared to the older Sonoff Zigbee Bridge PRO, you gain Matter support, Ethernet connectivity, and a local web interface without cloud dependency. However, if you only need a pure Zigbee gateway over Wi-Fi without Matter or Ethernet, the older PRO version remains an affordable and proven choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Our Customers Say

View all reviews of our store