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SONOFF dongles and bridges

SONOFF / 4 lines, 11 models / 2022

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Which SONOFF dongles and bridges should I buy?

The ZBDongle-E and ZBDongle-P both work with ZHA, and the P, the E (V2), the MG24, the CC2674P10 and the Dongle Max also work with Zigbee2MQTT.

The newer Zigbee dongles add Thread: the Dongle Plus MG24, Dongle Plus CC2674P10, Dongle Lite MG21 and Dongle Max list OpenThread RCP firmware. On Thread firmware a dongle is only the radio, so a Thread border router has to run on a host. The Zigbee Bridge Ultra and the Bridge Max are Matter bridges. The USB Dongle Plus (Dongle-PZG23) and PoE Dongle Max (Dongle-MZG23) are Z-Wave 800 dongles.

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Lines at a glance

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LineCurrent lineOn sale nowNewestWhat it isModels
Zigbee and Thread donglesYesYesunknownDongle Plus MG24, Dongle Plus CC2674P10, Dongle Lite MG21 and the PoE Dongle Max, which list Zigbee coordinator and router firmware beside OpenThread RCP firmware.4
Z-Wave 800 donglesYesYesunknownThe USB Dongle Plus (Dongle-PZG23) and the PoE Dongle Max (Dongle-MZG23), Z-Wave controllers on an EFR32ZG23 chip with Z-Wave Long Range.2
Zigbee bridgesYesYesunknownThe Zigbee Bridge Pro, Zigbee Bridge Ultra and Bridge Max, network hubs for SONOFF Zigbee devices; the Bridge Ultra and Bridge Max are Matter bridges.3
Zigbee USB dongles (ZBDongle)OlderYes2022-08-05The original ZBDongle-P (CC2652P) and ZBDongle-E (EFR32MG21), which SONOFF calls the Dongle Plus models; SONOFF names the Dongle Plus CC2674P10 and Dongle Plus MG24 as their upgraded versions.2

Currently sold

Newest first in each series.

Models sold now, newest in each series

11 models. List prices as of Oct 9–13, 2026; each device page shows its exact check dateHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
SeriesModelReleasedChipShips withThread RCP firmwarePriceNewest
USB dongle, Zigbee and Thread3 models
Dongle Plus MG24Dongle Plus MG24unknownSilicon Labs EFR32MG24[5]Zigbee coordinator (EmberZNet)[5]Yes: OpenThread RCP and MultiPAN RCP firmware[5] (Needs a Thread border router on a host. The dongle supplies the radio.)$35.90[5]only model in its series
Dongle Plus CC2674P10Dongle Plus CC2674P10unknownTexas Instruments CC2674P10[6][7]Pre-flashed Zigbee firmware[7]Yes: OpenThread RCP firmware[6] (Needs a host running OTBR to set up a Thread network.)$35.90[6]only model in its series
Dongle Lite MG21Dongle Lite MG21unknownSilicon Labs EFR32MG21[8]Zigbee coordinator (EmberZNet)[8]Yes: OpenThread firmware[8] (Needs a Thread border router on a host. The dongle supplies the radio.)$24.90[8]only model in its series
Network dongle, Zigbee and Thread1 model
Dongle MaxDongle MaxunknownSilicon Labs EFR32MG24 with ESP32-D0WD-R2[3][9]unknownYes: Thread RCP firmware, switched in the web console[9]$42.90[9]only model in its series
USB dongle, Zigbee only2 models
ZBDongle-EZBDongle-E[1]announcedSilicon Labs EFR32MG21[2][3]Zigbee coordinator (EZNet 6.10.3)[2]unknown$24.90[4]Newer in the same series: Dongle Plus MG24.[5]
ZBDongle-PZBDongle-PunknownTexas Instruments CC2652P[7][10]Zigbee coordinator (Z-Stack 3.x.0)[10]unknown$24.90[10]Newer in the same series: Dongle Plus CC2674P10.[6]
Zigbee bridge3 models
Zigbee Bridge UltraZigbee Bridge UltraunknownSilicon Labs EFR32MG21[11]unknownunknown$99.90[11]only model in its series
Zigbee Bridge ProZigbee Bridge Prounknownunknownunknownunknown$24.90[12]only model in its series
Bridge MaxBridge MaxunknownSilicon Labs EFR32MG21 with a SigmaStar SSD2351Q processor[13]unknownunknown$59.90[13]only model in its series
Network dongle, Z-Wave2 models
Z-Wave 800 Dongle PlusZ-Wave 800 Dongle PlusunknownSilicon Labs EFR32ZG23[14]unknownunknown$39.90[14]only model in its series
Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxZ-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxunknownSilicon Labs EFR32ZG23 with ESP32-D0WD-R2[15]unknownunknown$44.90[15]only model in its series

Old stock

Stores keep selling older models after a replacement ships, The model code identifies each one.

Older models and what replaced them

2 modelsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Older modelReleasedReplacementStatusBasis
ZBDongle-E[1]Newer in the same series: Dongle Plus MG24.[5]Current[2]Named successor[5]
ZBDongle-PunknownNewer in the same series: Dongle Plus CC2674P10.[6]Current[10]Named successor[6]

At a glance

Every product at a glance

11 product familiesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProductGenerationReleasedTypeStatus
Dongle Plus MG24Dongle Plus MG24unknownUSB dongle, Zigbee and Thread[5]Current[5]
Dongle Plus CC2674P10Dongle Plus CC2674P10unknownUSB dongle, Zigbee and Thread[6]Current[6]
Dongle Lite MG21Dongle Lite MG21unknownUSB dongle, Zigbee and Thread[8]Current[8]
Dongle MaxDongle MaxunknownNetwork dongle, Zigbee and Thread[9]Current[9]
ZBDongle-EDongle Plus V2 (EFR32MG21)[1]USB dongle, Zigbee only[2]Current[2]
ZBDongle-PDongle Plus (CC2652P)unknownUSB dongle, Zigbee only[10]Current[10]
Zigbee Bridge UltraZigbee Bridge UltraunknownZigbee bridge[11]Current[11]
Zigbee Bridge ProZigbee Bridge ProunknownZigbee bridge[12]Current[12]
Bridge MaxBridge MaxunknownZigbee bridge[13]Current[13]
Z-Wave 800 Dongle PlusZ-Wave 800 Dongle PlusunknownNetwork dongle, Z-Wave[14]Current[14]
Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxZ-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxunknownNetwork dongle, Z-Wave[15]Current[15]

Lineup

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SONOFF dongles and bridges lineup

11 models, 2022. List prices as of Oct 9–13, 2026; each device page shows its exact check dateHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProductTypeChipShips withThread RCP firmwareIn Home Assistant ZHA docsIn Zigbee2MQTT docsConnectionPowerStatusHome AssistantHomeyPriceRetailers
USB dongle, Zigbee and Thread3 models
Dongle Plus MG24Dongle-PMG24Dongle Plus MG24USB dongle, Zigbee and Thread[5]Silicon Labs EFR32MG24[5]Zigbee coordinator (EmberZNet)[5]Yes: OpenThread RCP and MultiPAN RCP firmware[5] (Needs a Thread border router on a host. The dongle supplies the radio.)unknownListed (Dongle-PMG24)[3]USB, extension cable included[5]5 V, 500 mA[5]Current[5]unknown$35.90[5]
Dongle Plus CC2674P10Dongle-PP10Dongle Plus CC2674P10USB dongle, Zigbee and Thread[6]Texas Instruments CC2674P10[6][7]Pre-flashed Zigbee firmware[7]Yes: OpenThread RCP firmware[6] (Needs a host running OTBR to set up a Thread network.)unknownListed (Dongle-PP10)[7]USB, 1 m extension cable included[6]5 V, 500 mA[6]Current[6]unknown$35.90[6]
Dongle Lite MG21Dongle-LMG21Dongle Lite MG21USB dongle, Zigbee and Thread[8]Silicon Labs EFR32MG21[8]Zigbee coordinator (EmberZNet)[8]Yes: OpenThread firmware[8] (Needs a Thread border router on a host. The dongle supplies the radio.)unknownUSB, 0.5 m extension cable included[8]5 V, 500 mA[8]Current[8]unknown$24.90[8]
Network dongle, Zigbee and Thread1 model
Dongle MaxDongle-MDongle MaxNetwork dongle, Zigbee and Thread[9]Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 with ESP32-D0WD-R2[3][9]unknownYes: Thread RCP firmware, switched in the web console[9]unknownListed (Dongle-M)[3]Ethernet with PoE, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or USB-C[9]5 V, 1 A (USB-C) or 48 V, 0.25 A (PoE)[9]Current[9]unknown$42.90[9]
USB dongle, Zigbee only2 models
ZBDongle-EZBDongle-EDongle Plus V2 (EFR32MG21)USB dongle, Zigbee only[2]Silicon Labs EFR32MG21[2][3]Zigbee coordinator (EZNet 6.10.3)[2]unknownListed[16] (Named in ZHA's tested and compatible list and USB discovery list.)Listed (V2 model)[3]USB[2]DC 5 V, 100 mA[2]Current[2]Native (local)unknown$24.90[4]
ZBDongle-PZBDongle-PDongle Plus (CC2652P)USB dongle, Zigbee only[10]Texas Instruments CC2652P[7][10]Zigbee coordinator (Z-Stack 3.x.0)[10]unknownListed[16] (Named in the ZHA USB discovery list.)Listed[7]USB[10]5 V DC, 100 mA max[10]Current[10]Native (local)unknown$24.90[10]
Zigbee bridge3 models
Zigbee Bridge UltraZBBridge-UZigbee Bridge UltraZigbee bridge[11]Silicon Labs EFR32MG21[11]unknownEthernet (RJ45, 10/100) and Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz[11]5 V, 1 A (USB-C)[11]Current[11]Communityunknown$99.90[11]
Zigbee Bridge ProZBBridge-PZigbee Bridge ProZigbee bridge[12]unknownWi-Fi 2.4 GHz[12]5 V DC, 1 A[12]Current[12]Communityunknown$24.90[12]
Bridge MaxBridge-MBridge MaxZigbee bridge[13]Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 with a SigmaStar SSD2351Q processor[13]unknownEthernet (RJ45, 10/100) and Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)[13]5 V, 1 A (USB-C)[13]Current[13]unknown$59.90[13]
Network dongle, Z-Wave2 models
Z-Wave 800 Dongle PlusDongle-PZG23Z-Wave 800 Dongle PlusNetwork dongle, Z-Wave[14]Silicon Labs EFR32ZG23[14]unknownUSB[14]5 V, 500 mA[14]Current[14]unknown$39.90[14]
Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxDongle-MZG23Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxNetwork dongle, Z-Wave[15]Silicon Labs EFR32ZG23 with ESP32-D0WD-R2[15]unknownEthernet with PoE, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or USB-C[15]5 V, 1 A (USB-C) or 48 V, 0.25 A (PoE)[15]Current[15]unknown$44.90[15]

Features by tier

  • Zigbee coordinator firmware: every tier
  • Zigbee router firmware: every tier
  • Thread RCP firmware: Dongle Plus MG24, Dongle Plus CC2674P10, Dongle Lite MG21 and Dongle Max
  • MultiPAN RCP firmware: Dongle Plus MG24
  • Named in Zigbee2MQTT docs: Dongle Plus MG24, Dongle Plus CC2674P10, Dongle Max, ZBDongle-E and ZBDongle-P
  • Named in Home Assistant ZHA docs: ZBDongle-E and up
  • Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection: Dongle Max
  • Yes
  • No
  • Partial
  • Varies
  • Unknown

SONOFF dongles and bridges: features by tier

7 features x 6 tiersHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FeatureDongle Plus MG24Dongle-PMG24Dongle Plus CC2674P10Dongle-PP10Dongle Lite MG21Dongle-LMG21Dongle MaxDongle-MZBDongle-EZBDongle-EZBDongle-PZBDongle-P
Zigbee coordinator firmwareYes[5]Yes[6]Yes[8]Yes[9]Yes[4]Yes[10]
Zigbee router firmwareYes[5]Yes[6]Yes[8]Yes[9]Yes[4]Yes[10]
Thread RCP firmwareYes: OpenThread RCP. Needs a Thread border router on a host.[5]Yes: Needs a host running OTBR.[6]Yes: OpenThread firmware. Needs a Thread border router.[8]Yes[9]UnknownUnknown
MultiPAN RCP firmwareYes[5]UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Named in Zigbee2MQTT docsYes[3]Yes[7]UnknownYes[3]Yes: Listed as the V2 model.[3]Yes[7]
Named in Home Assistant ZHA docsUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownYes[16]Yes[16]
Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectionUnknownUnknownUnknownYes: Ethernet with PoE, Wi-Fi or USB-C.[9]UnknownUnknown

Timeline

3 dated events across the line, each with its own source. Products with the same date, event and source share one entry.

  1. 2022
    1. ZBDongle-E: Announced [1]
  2. 2025
    1. Zigbee Bridge Ultra: Certified Certified, not announced [17]

      Matter CSA25933MAT47237-00, software 1.7.1

  3. 2026
    1. Bridge Max: Certified Certified, not announced [18]

      Matter CSA261E0MAT51208-00

Model code decoder

Many products carry two codes from different code generations. Both are listed.

What the codes mean

5 rulesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Code partWhat it identifies
ZBDongle-P and ZBDongle-EThe two original Dongle Plus models. P is the Texas Instruments CC2652P version. E is the Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 version, which SONOFF also calls the Dongle Plus V2.[4][7][10]
Dongle-PMG24, Dongle-PP10, Dongle-LMG21The newer dongles put the chip in the code (MG24, CC2674P10, MG21). LMG21 is the compact Lite model.[5][6][8]
Dongle-MThe Dongle Max is the networked model, with PoE Ethernet and Wi-Fi.[9]
ZBBridge-P and ZBBridge-UThe Zigbee Bridge Pro and the Zigbee Bridge Ultra.[11][12]
Dongle-PZG23 and Dongle-MZG23The Z-Wave 800 dongles. PZG23 is the USB Dongle Plus and MZG23 is the PoE Dongle Max; both carry the EFR32ZG23 chip.[14][15]

Codes printed on the label

11 codesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
CodeModelTypeSame product also labelled
Bridge-MBridge MaxZigbee bridgenone
Dongle-LMG21Dongle Lite MG21USB dongle, Zigbee and Threadnone
Dongle-MDongle MaxNetwork dongle, Zigbee and Threadnone
Dongle-MZG23Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxNetwork dongle, Z-Wavenone
Dongle-PMG24Dongle Plus MG24USB dongle, Zigbee and Threadnone
Dongle-PP10Dongle Plus CC2674P10USB dongle, Zigbee and Threadnone
Dongle-PZG23Z-Wave 800 Dongle PlusNetwork dongle, Z-Wavenone
ZBBridge-PZigbee Bridge ProZigbee bridgenone
ZBBridge-UZigbee Bridge UltraZigbee bridgenone
ZBDongle-EZBDongle-EUSB dongle, Zigbee onlynone
ZBDongle-PZBDongle-PUSB dongle, Zigbee onlynone

Identify a model

Several SONOFF dongles share the name "Dongle Plus", so read the model code on the label.

Identifying clues

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Model codeSold asChipHow to recognise it
ZBDongle-PZigbee 3.0 USB Dongle PlusTexas Instruments CC2652PShielded aluminium housing. Home Assistant lists it as USB ID 10C4:EA60
ZBDongle-EZigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus V2Silicon Labs EFR32MG21External antenna. Home Assistant lists it as USB ID 1A86:55D4
Dongle-LMG21Dongle Lite MG21Silicon Labs EFR32MG2165% smaller than the ZBDongle-E. 0.5 m extension cable
Dongle-PMG24Dongle Plus MG24Silicon Labs EFR32MG24Adjustable antenna. Extension cable
Dongle-PP10Dongle Plus CC2674P10Texas Instruments CC2674P103 dBi antenna. 1 m extension cable
Dongle-MDongle MaxEFR32MG24 with an ESP32RJ45 PoE port and USB-C. Web console at Dongle-M.local
Dongle-PZG23USB Z-Wave 800 Dongle PlusSilicon Labs EFR32ZG232 dBi adjustable external antenna. USB extension cable included. Dark gray
Dongle-MZG23Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxEFR32ZG23 with an ESP32RJ45 PoE port and USB-C. 360 degree adjustable antenna. Dim gray aluminium
ZBBridge-PZigbee Bridge Pronot listed62 x 62 x 20 mm Wi-Fi bridge, 5 V DC 1 A
ZBBridge-UZigbee Bridge UltraEFR32MG21RJ45 Ethernet port, USB-C power
Bridge-MBridge MaxEFR32MG21 with a SigmaStar SSD2351QRJ45 Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB-C power. 82 x 82 x 28 mm

SONOFF calls the Dongle Plus MG24 the upgraded ZBDongle-E and the Dongle Plus CC2674P10 the upgraded ZBDongle-P. It still sells both older dongles.

Compatibility notes

What works with what

10 rowsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ModelWorks with
Dongle Plus MG24Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB[3][5]
Dongle Plus CC2674P10Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, OTBR[6][7]
Dongle Lite MG21Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB[8]
Dongle MaxHome Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT[3][9]
ZBDongle-EHome Assistant (ZHA), Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB[2][3][16] (SONOFF names Home Assistant, openHAB and Zigbee2MQTT. Home Assistant ZHA treats it as tested but not official hardware, and Zigbee2MQTT supports the V2 model.)
ZBDongle-PHome Assistant (ZHA), Zigbee2MQTT[7][10][16]
Zigbee Bridge UltraeWeLink app, Matter ecosystems, Home Assistant (MQTT)[11]
Zigbee Bridge ProeWeLink app[12]
Z-Wave 800 Dongle PlusHome Assistant, openHAB[14]
Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxHome Assistant, openHAB, Z-Wave JS[15]

Cite this page

SONOFF dongles and bridges. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonoff-zigbee-dongles-and-bridges. Last checked 2026-10-13.

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