Currently I use the sonoff zb usb dongle as a controller-- i could never get the sonoff ZB wifi bridge I flashed with tasmota configured/connected to HA. (the usb stick was basically PnP)
I have a couple zigbee switches i’d like to install where my current zigbee network wifi doesn’t reach.
Rather then install a “do nothing” switch/router to extend the network…Is it possible to connect the wifi bridge as a type of zb extender/repeater, and not the primary coordinator? I’m using the ZHA integration.
Input, ideas and suggestions are appreciated, thanks!
Thank you. I didn’t find that in my google search.
Not possible, thread closed. Bummer.
I have a barn I’d like to include in HA. The distance from my home makes it difficult to simply install another plug/switch to extend zigbee network.
Looks like my choices are wifi switches, or running another instance of HA for another zb net.
Thanks, May order one and flash it. I assume since this was a full-fledged bridge, the router signal strength will be exceptionally higher than other typical repeaters, right?
Yes I am planning it to buy, why is the dongle recommended? Because of a smaller footprint? I honestly want to make sure that I pick the device with the strongest signal reception, which theoretically should be the bridge.
Ok thanks, I will get the dongle and see how is the reception. I really need some strong repeater to reach to a detached garage in my case. Worst case scenario I will end up with bridge over Wifi or something. But will try the repeater first.