Sonoff ZBMini-L randomly turning off?

Pulento · May 3, 2022, 11:36pm

Hi,

I have 4 Sonoff ZBMini-L with ZHA using a Sonoff Dongle Plus 3.0 as coordinator and 3 router devices and my ZBMini-L are randomly turning off.

They are no randomly turning on just off and it doesn’t seem to be a signal problem since I manage to get LQI about 90 on each device and as soon one of the lights turn magically off I can turn it on HA, also HA signal that it was “Turned off” no “Turned off by some logic on HA”.

And at iTead product page are people reporting the same:

Does anybody has this random turn off problem ?

BTW I already reported this to iTead support.

TIA

donat13 · May 7, 2022, 8:03pm

Hello,

I have the same issue with multiple zbmini L devices ordered from itead. Did you get an answer from the supplier?

Pulento · May 7, 2022, 8:28pm

Yes. They finally found that there is problem with their firmware and are working to release an update. Question is how are going to apply that firware with HA

euantennant · May 22, 2022, 3:06pm

New 1.1.1 firmware for ZBMINI-L is now available from Sonoff/ITead.

github.com/zigpy/zha-device-handlers

[Device Support Request] ZBMini-L delayed response after minutes of pairing. Workaround found on Zigbee2MQTT

opened 12:53AM - 23 Apr 22 UTC

pulento

**Context** ZBMini-L is Zigbee 3.0 switch which does not need neutral line fo…r power. It seems to work fine at the beginning but after minutes ZBMini-L switch is paired it shows a delayed response that seems to get worse with time. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Pair the ZBMini-L with ZHA 2. It responds fast at the beginning 3. Wait 30 minutes or more 4. Switch it ON/OFF and note the delay 5. It gets workse with time **Expected behavior** No delay. But it seems to be a workaround for this behavior since it was fixed in Z2M on this commit: https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee-herdsman-converters/commit/ac7a095463c8b4dec3d6a6b34eb1e221a0f37d90 Bug was reported here: https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt/issues/11676 **Device Signature** ``` { "node_descriptor": "NodeDescriptor(logical_type=<LogicalType.EndDevice: 2>, complex_descriptor_available=0, user_descriptor_available=0, reserved=0, aps_flags=0, frequency_band=<FrequencyBand.Freq2400MHz: 8>, mac_capability_flags=<MACCapabilityFlags.AllocateAddress: 128>, manufacturer_code=4742, maximum_buffer_size=80, maximum_incoming_transfer_size=160, server_mask=11264, maximum_outgoing_transfer_size=160, descriptor_capability_field=<DescriptorCapability.NONE: 0>, *allocate_address=True, *is_alternate_pan_coordinator=False, *is_coordinator=False, *is_end_device=True, *is_full_function_device=False, *is_mains_powered=False, *is_receiver_on_when_idle=False, *is_router=False, *is_security_capable=False)", "endpoints": { "1": { "profile_id": 260, "device_type": "0x0002", "in_clusters": [ "0x0000", "0x0003", "0x0004", "0x0005", "0x0006", "0x0007", "0x0020", "0xfc57", "0xfca0" ], "out_clusters": [ "0x0019" ] } }, "manufacturer": "SONOFF", "model": "ZBMINI-L", "class": "zigpy.device.Device" } ``` TIA

Can be delivered OTA using HA if you carefully follow the instructions.

Hedda · May 23, 2022, 2:07pm

Also see related discussion here:

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/sonoff-zbmini-l-zigbee-3-0-smart-switch-by-itead-works-without-neutral-wire-and-based-on-cc2652p-so-should-be-a-good-zigbee-router/384644/

FYI, ITead have just release a new firmware for Sonoff ZBMINI-L that is meant to address delay issues:

https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee-OTA/tree/master/images/Sonoff

https://github.com/zigpy/zha-device-handlers/issues/1519

_Originally posted by @Daniel-zhan-itead in [Device Support Request] ZBMini-L delayed response after minutes of pairing. Workaround found on Zigbee2MQTT · Issue #1519 · zigpy/zha-device-handlers · GitHub

We have raised the pull request for the OTA update image on github Pull requests · Koenkk/zigbee-OTA · GitHub.
Once it is approved, you can download the image and update the ZBMINI-L devices.

_Originally posted by @Daniel-zhan-itead in [Device Support Request] ZBMini-L delayed response after minutes of pairing. Workaround found on Zigbee2MQTT · Issue #1519 · zigpy/zha-device-handlers · GitHub

Feature: Added Poll Control Cluster private attribute 0xFF00 (enable/disable configuration), the default Poll Control Cluster initial configuration is disabled
Bugfix: Random shutdown issue

LarsAC · December 31, 2022, 9:21am

Hi all,

Did the problem above disappear for you?

Have a similar problem with my ZBMINI-L: it seems to work fine with switch and Zigbee2MQTT, BUT it has an endless cycle of automatically turning the lights on and off in some 5-10 second cycle.

Anyone else experiencing such problem?

Lars

m.toso · January 3, 2023, 7:47pm

Same problem here. Have you solved it?

LarsAC · January 3, 2023, 9:30pm

Not yet - forgot to test without the momentary switch connected, but if I recall correctly, that works fine.

Is this the same for you ?

Lars

m.toso · January 4, 2023, 5:11am

Same here. Without push button everything is ok.

LarsAC · January 4, 2023, 8:27pm

Indeed. I’ll try to contact Sonoff support, maybe I’ll order a second one to rule out the one I received is broken.

m.toso · January 5, 2023, 5:37am

I ran a test on a separate system and the zbmini-l seems to work correctly.
In my case I think there are problems in the electrical system of the house. There is an inconsistent low voltage between “S2” and “L in” causing the zbmini-l to turn on and off. Bad news for me.

[UPDATE Feb 15 - I’m not allowed to put more than 3 replies in this topic… ]

Just bought some ZBMINI-L2 (wow, they are extremely small!!!) and in the same installation that was causing me problems, they work.
I did a quick test, need time for more thorough testing.

LarsAC · January 5, 2023, 7:11pm

Thanks for reporting. I will check the same in my installation and get back.

serialcodeer · January 11, 2023, 8:31pm

Same random on/off on 1.1.1 firmware in 2-3 min cycles. Sometimes the kitchen, sometimes a room other side of the house. It makes no sense.

LarsAC · January 11, 2023, 10:33pm

Support responded, mentioning that the cable length to the switch shall not exceed 6m. Maybe that is helpful for some who hae issues.

Lars

FredM7 · January 30, 2023, 2:17pm

I’m experiencing the same.

I have 8 zbmini-l devices and they all work well except for 3 of them.

Here is my experience:

I connect it all up correctly. My zbmini-l devices is inside my ceiling though, not behind my switches, and I run cables to the S1 and S2 from the switch.

If I turn on the lights at the switch, it all works immediately, no delays. The lights stay on.

When I turn off the switch, the device seems to automatically turn the lights on and off in a random fashion. Usually around the 2-minute mark.

It does not happen with all of them, just the 3, and im unsure why.