# New Zigbee dongle

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Tags:** zigbee\
**Created:** [3 December 2021 14:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673 "2021-12-03T14:45:34Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 17\
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**Author:** ![palaing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@palaing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/palaing)\
**Post date:** [11 January 2022 07:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/41 "2022-01-11T07:26:38Z")

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I'll second the kudos for the ElectroLama, it works great. But only when it's directly plugged in to a USB port, it wouldn't work when I used a USB extender cable as some recommend. I've since bought a powered USB hub but haven't got around to trying it.

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**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Post date:** [11 January 2022 09:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/42 "2022-01-11T09:48:36Z")

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> [@palaing](#):
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> I'll second the kudos for the ElectroLama, it works great. But only when it's directly plugged in to a USB port, it wouldn't work when I used a USB extender cable

Are you sure there is not a problem with the cable? Adding an extender cable should not make any difference. Note that if you unplug it and plug it back in again (without rebooting) then the adaptor may be given a different device address. Did you try rebooting with it connected via the cable?

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [11 January 2022 10:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/43 "2022-01-11T10:36:33Z")

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> [@palaing](#):
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> But only when it's directly plugged in to a USB port, it wouldn't work when I used a USB extender cable as some recommend.

I have mine on an extender and it works absolutely fine. Of course, not all USB cables are made equal so certainly try a different cable.

One thing I did note with my device was that the USB type A plug was a little loose so maybe check that it is seated correctly.

> [@Colin](#):
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> Note that if you unplug it and plug it back in again (without rebooting) then the adaptor may be given a different device address.

That's why I only use the `by-id` device name now and never the legacy `tty` device.

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**Author:** ![palaing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@palaing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/palaing)\
**Post date:** [13 January 2022 06:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/44 "2022-01-13T06:11:48Z")

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Plugged the ElectroLama into a powered USB hub on the end of a (2m) USB extender cable last night and it's been working fine. Could be that a USB3 spec cable with it's higher power capability would be better suited.

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**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Post date:** [13 January 2022 08:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/45 "2022-01-13T08:12:21Z")

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You didn't answer my question as to whether it worked on an extension cable if you rebooted.

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**Author:** ![drmibell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/drmibell/32/8424_2.png) [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Post date:** [13 January 2022 19:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/46 "2022-01-13T19:27:14Z")

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Apparently, things have [improved](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW40wMiu5jY) recently. My dongle arrived yesterday, and family permitting, it could get a trial this weekend.

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**Author:** ![Christian-Me](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/christian-me/32/10774_2.png) [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Post date:** [13 January 2022 21:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/47 "2022-01-13T21:11:30Z")

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I had no problems what so ever in Dezember … to get this running on a fresh install of zigbee2mqtt (but failed with the migration)  
No need for disable or difficult scripts to get the bootloader into flash mode

> [@New smart wifi radiator valves from Shelly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-smart-wifi-radiator-valves-from-shelly/55876/72):
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> Another tip if you choose the sonoff stick. Currently only the [sonoff branch of the flash python script](https://github.com/JelmerT/cc2538-bsl/tree/feature/ITead_Sonoff_Zigbee-delay) supports flashing the firmware without disassembling the stick to get access to the flash button: python.exe cc2538-bsl.py -p COM3 -evw --bootloader-sonoff-usb latestFirmware.hex

Since then it runs without any problems with around 40 devices

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**Author:** ![bakman2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/bakman2/32/6207_2.png) [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Post date:** [13 January 2022 21:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/48 "2022-01-13T21:57:04Z")

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Yeah i watched that video and read about a flash method without having to solder, mine is also on its way 🙂

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**Author:** ![palaing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@palaing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/palaing)\
**Post date:** [14 January 2022 17:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/49 "2022-01-14T17:28:39Z")

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> [@Colin](#):
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> Adding an extender cable should not make any difference

That depends on the cable length and which USB spoec it meets. USB3 cables are rated for 900ma, whereas USB2 only 500ma. I used a USB2 extender cable that I happened to have on hand. I suspect that my issue was excessive voltage drop on the 5V supply sInce the powerered USB hub solved my problem.

> [@Colin](#):
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> Did you try rebooting with it connected via the cable?

Yes, I cold booted seveal times.

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**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Post date:** [14 January 2022 21:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/50 "2022-01-14T21:54:20Z")

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What is the current spec of the device?

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**Author:** ![drmibell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/drmibell/32/8424_2.png) [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Post date:** [14 January 2022 22:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/51 "2022-01-14T22:04:19Z")

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The website and packaging say 5V @ 100mA max.

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**Author:** ![Christian-Me](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/christian-me/32/10774_2.png) [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Post date:** [14 January 2022 22:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/52 "2022-01-14T22:06:58Z")

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A great resource all around zigbee adapters and devices is the zigbee2mqtt project website

> **[Supported Adapters | Zigbee2MQTT](https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/guide/adapters/#recommended)**
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> Zigbee to MQTT bridge, get rid of your proprietary Zigbee bridges

Some information is even better than in the original docs. For example the ikea remote 5 key button can be factory reset and paired via 4 button presses and not 10s press and hold like in the manual.

> Currently **1937** devices are supported from **271** different vendors. In case you own a Zigbee device which is NOT listed here, please see [How to support new devices](https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/advanced/support-new-devices/01_support_new_devices.html).

Impressive collection and well maintained docs.

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**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Post date:** [15 January 2022 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/53 "2022-01-15T09:30:22Z")

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@palaing if the load is only 100mA then the type of cable should make no difference.  
What did you see in the zigbee2MQTT log and syslog when you used the cable?

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**Author:** ![palaing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@palaing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/palaing)\
**Post date:** [15 January 2022 20:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/54 "2022-01-15T20:40:52Z")

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Hi Colin,  
On a cold boot a console message reported "failed to connect to the adapter" and the zigbee2mqtt program stalled. I'm using a RPi-3B, and I'm thinking that perhaps my power supply could be a little soft, it was originally used for charging a USB battery for a cell phone. A low or underrated power supply could explain why I've had this problem.

Cheers,  
P

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**Author:** ![palaing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@palaing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/palaing)\
**Post date:** [15 January 2022 20:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/55 "2022-01-15T20:57:57Z")

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I haven't been able to find a current spec for the ElectroLama ZZH. I had a look at a TI CC2652R radio chip data sheet and couldn't find much other than 9.6ma radio transmit and 10ma flash erase current.

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**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Post date:** [15 January 2022 21:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/56 "2022-01-15T21:01:37Z")

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> [@palaing](#):
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> I'm thinking that perhaps my power supply could be a little soft

Certainly that could be an issue. If the PSU was intended just as a charger the voltage regulation might well be poor.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [16 March 2022 21:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-zigbee-dongle/54673/57 "2022-03-16T21:02:28Z")

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