Product detailed description

📡 Stable and Powerful Solution for Your Devices

The Sonoff Dongle Max is a high-performance Zigbee and Thread gateway, specially designed for use with open-source platforms like Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT. One of its main advantages is connection flexibility—it can be connected via Ethernet (PoE), Wi-Fi, or USB, ensuring maximum freedom and stability during installation. The PoE power option is particularly useful in environments where an external power source isn't readily available, but a reliable power and data solution via a single cable is required.   

Ethernet Connection (PoE Powered)

Use it as a PoE Dongle offering stable connectivity and a clean setup via a single RJ45 port.

Wi-Fi Connection

Use it as a wireless Wi-Fi adapter, allowing for flexible placement anywhere in your home using only a USB power cable.

USB Connection

Connect it using the included USB-C to USB-A cable and use it as a standard USB adapter for a simple plug-and-play experience.

Powerful Combination

The internal hardware combination—the ESP32D0WDR2 microcontroller and the EFR32MG24 radio chip—enables simultaneous support for Zigbee and Thread protocols, providing the power and stability needed to run MultiPAN firmware.

Simple Firmware Management

Through the built-in web interface (accessible via an mDNS domain), users can perform firmware updates, switch between operating modes (e.g., Coordinator, Router, or RCP), and activate features like Webhooks, MQTT, VPN, and Turbo Mode—all with a single click.

Reliable Build Quality

Experience the peak of design and performance with the Dongle Max. Thanks to its elegant and distinctive exterior, precise construction, and robust hardware, the Dongle Max delivers a truly versatile experience. Equipped with dual adjustable 5 dBi antennas for enhanced 360° signal coverage. The aluminum casing is built for longevity, tested in a 24-hour salt spray test, and certified by CE, FCC, and RoHS. These features make the Dongle Max ideal for advanced DIY smart home setups and professional environments.

Web Management Interface

Access a dedicated web console that consolidates device status, settings, logs, and alerts—all in one place. Monitor uptime, troubleshoot issues, or fine-tune behavior without needing a command line. It also integrates powerful features like Webhooks, eWeLink-Remote Gateways, MQTT, and VPN. Supports remote firmware switching via the web console, eliminating the need for complex disassembly or manual flashing.

Home Assistant Integration

Want to manage the Dongle Max directly from your Home Assistant dashboard? Use the MQTT protocol to display device functions directly on your control panel for real-time monitoring and control. The Dongle Max is compatible with multiple open-source platforms and supports both USB and TCP connections. It works seamlessly with Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT, featuring auto-discovery for easy device integration.

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Automated Webhooks for Backups and Alerts

Create custom webhooks to automatically backup your device at scheduled times or to receive instant notifications if the network disconnects.

Remote Access via WireGuard VPN

Set up a WireGuard VPN for secure remote access to the device's web interface—even when you're away from the local network.

Manage Multiple Dongle Max Devices

Easily switch between multiple Dongle Max units via the web console and configure backup settings individually for each device.

Customizable Indicator Lights

Customize the LED colors to represent different statuses, making it easier to track the device's operation at a glance.

Sonoff Adapter Comparison

The table compares all four Zigbee adapters from SONOFF: Dongle Plus P, Dongle Plus E, Dongle Plus MG24, and the Dongle Max (also known as Dongle M), which features a different design supporting PoE, an ESP32 WiFi and Bluetooth SoC, and the SiLabs MG24 Zigbee 3.0 SoC.

Specifications

• 📦 Model: Dongle-M
• 🔌 Input: 5V⎓1A for Type-C or 48V⎓ 0.25A for PoE port
• 📡 Wireless Connections: Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
• 🌡️ Operating Temperature: -10℃ ~ 60℃
• 🛠️ Shell Materials: Aluminum, PC+ABS
• 🔗 USB Interface: Type-C
• 🌐 Network Interface Type: RJ45
• 🎨 Color: Dark Gray