Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 Model E - Repeater function

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Hi,
i got a second Sonoff Zigbee Dongle 3.0 Model E and i would like to use it as a repeater, so that my Zigbee network will be better.

  1. Is there a “How-To” to flash that stick and use it as a repeater in my Zigbee Network
  2. How can i add this to my ZHA instance in Home Assistant?
  3. When the stick is ready to use, can i put it in any USB Plug? Just needs energy?
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This should cover the tutorial

Yes, just leave it plugged to any usb charger

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He asked about the ZBDongle-E. Video is for ZBDongle-P.

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I just got mine:

  1. Yes you can flash it as a repeater (see Sonoff ZBDongle‐E as a repeater · matteocorti/home_assistant Wiki · GitHub)
  2. It will be recognized automatically (just click on add device)
  3. Yes, any USB charger plug.
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Can I have a P repeater with an E primary dongle?

I’m planning on using some Sonoff S31 Lites as repeaters. Any better options?

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Yes you can

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For posterity, Sonoff created a nice web-based tool that makes updating firmware very simple: