I am looking into using the Sonoff ZBDongle-E only for Thread/Matter.
I do not need Zigbee and want to avoid the Multi-PAN firmware in combination with
the Silicon Labs Multiprotocol Add-on.
I flashed the OpenThread RCP via the Silabs Firmware Flasher, and it is recognized when looking into the hardware tab of HA, but there is no Border Router even after restarting.
Would it be possible to use the Sonoff just as an OpenThreadBorderRouter and if so, how do I configure it or do I understand something wrong?
Maybe there are even better sticks to use for that?
Home Assistant SkyConnect - Home Assistant,
Under the FAQ: That is why we do not recommend using this firmware, and it will remain an experimental feature of Home Assistant SkyConnect.
Yes, I have manually installed the add-on.
The question would be how to configure it though. It asks for a websocket connection but I just have a device and the device path is not what it needs.
@Sir_Goodenough
So you are suggesting to switch to an Texas instruments soc?