SONOFF Zigbee/Thread USB Dongle Plus MG24 – Dongle-PMG24 | Zigbee 3.0 USB Coordinator, Thread / OpenThread Support, Home Assistant & Zigbee2MQTT Gateway.
Overview:
• SONOFF Dongle Plus MG24 is a compact Zigbee / Thread USB dongle designed to work as a local smart home gateway for Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, openHAB, and other open-source smart home platforms.
• The dongle is powered by the advanced Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 chip, giving stronger performance and better resources for stable Zigbee device management.
• It can be used as a Zigbee Coordinator to build and manage a Zigbee network locally, without depending on a cloud gateway.
• Through SONOFF firmware options, it can also be flashed as Zigbee Router, OpenThread RCP, or MultiPAN RCP, giving installers more flexibility for Zigbee and Thread smart home projects.
• This model is a USB dongle only, so it is ideal for direct connection to a mini PC, server, NAS, Raspberry Pi, or Home Assistant machine. It does not include PoE or Ethernet, unlike SONOFF Dongle Max.
Key Features:
• Zigbee 3.0 USB coordinator for Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, and ZHA.
• Thread / OpenThread support through compatible firmware.
• Powered by Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 high-performance wireless SoC.
• Can be flashed as Zigbee Coordinator, Zigbee Router, OpenThread RCP, or MultiPAN RCP.
• Supports local Zigbee device control through open-source smart home platforms.
• USB connection for direct installation on Home Assistant servers, mini PCs, NAS, and Raspberry Pi.
• External antenna for improved wireless coverage.
• Suitable for Matter / Thread-ready smart home ecosystems through compatible platforms.
• Compact indoor design for professional smart home integration.
• Better choice for users who need a simple USB Zigbee / Thread gateway without PoE or network installation.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: SONOFF.
• Model Name: Dongle-PMG24.
• Product Type: Zigbee / Thread USB Dongle.
• Wireless SoC: Silicon Labs EFR32MG24.
• MCU Core: ARM Cortex-M33.
• Memory: 256KB RAM.
• Flash Storage: 1536KB Flash.
• Zigbee Protocol: Zigbee 3.0.
• Thread Support: OpenThread capable through firmware.
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.15.4.
• RF Frequency: 2.4GHz.
• Antenna: External SMA antenna.
• Antenna Gain: 3dBi.
• Input Power: 5V DC / 500mA.
• Connection Interface: USB.
• Supported Firmware Roles: Zigbee Coordinator, Zigbee Router, OpenThread RCP, MultiPAN RCP.
• Platform Support: Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, openHAB, and compatible open-source platforms.
• Installation Type: USB indoor smart home dongle.
• Application: Zigbee coordinator, Thread dongle, local smart home gateway.
Applications:
• Home Assistant smart home integration.
• Zigbee2MQTT smart device network.
• ZHA Zigbee integration.
• openHAB smart home platform.
• Zigbee coordinator for smart switches, sensors, relays, and automation devices.
• Thread / OpenThread smart home testing and integration.
• Villa and apartment automation.
• Office and showroom smart automation.
• Local smart home systems without cloud dependency.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for smart home projects that need a compact USB Zigbee / Thread dongle for Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, or ZHA, especially when the controller will be installed directly on a mini PC, server, NAS, or Raspberry Pi.