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SONOFF Dongle Max

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Does the SONOFF Dongle Max work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Dongle Max is a Zigbee and Thread coordinator on a Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 with an ESP32.

It connects over PoE Ethernet, Wi-Fi or USB-C. A web console switches it between coordinator, router and Thread RCP firmware, and it supports Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (Zigbee).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via ZHA

Key facts

SONOFF Dongle Max facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$42.90[1] as of
Works withHome Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT[1][2]
TypeNetwork dongle, Zigbee and Thread[1]
ChipSilicon Labs EFR32MG24 with ESP32-D0WD-R2[1][2]
Ships withunknown
Thread RCP firmwareYes: Thread RCP firmware, switched in the web console[1]
In Home Assistant ZHA docsunknown
In Zigbee2MQTT docsListed (Dongle-M)[2]
ConnectionEthernet with PoE, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or USB-C[1]
Power5 V, 1 A (USB-C) or 48 V, 0.25 A (PoE)[1]

Integration paths

How the SONOFF Dongle Max connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / ThreadBRThread RCP firmware, A host running a Thread border router[1]unknownunknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBZigbee coordinator software such as ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT[1]Yes[1]Only one ZHA integration can be added to a Home Assistant instance[1]
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Roles in a smart home

Infrastructure roles

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
RoleActs as one
Thread border routerunknown
Matter controllerunknown
Zigbee coordinatorYes[1]

Cite this page

SONOFF Dongle Max. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonoff-dongle-max. Last checked 2026-10-09.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsonoff.tech / SONOFF Dongle Max product page
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  2. [2]
    DOCzigbee2mqtt.io / Zigbee2MQTT: EmberZNet adapters
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