Wide Compatibility: This 3.0 USB Dongle Plus works with multiple smarthome devices from various brands, allowing you to connect and control up to 128 devices through your preferred opensource automation platform for an interconnected home experience. Enhanced Signal Performance: The aluminum shell reduces external interference, helping the ZBDongleE maintain a stable connection with 18.6 signal strength and an unobstructed 400M communication range for reliable home control. Seamless MQTT Integration: Acts as a bridge between your devices and your home automation system, enabling smooth data exchange and control commands over the 2.4GHz wireless frequency for responsive and efficient home management. Flexible Installation Options: The USB dongle includes an optional 1.5m data cable, allowing strategic placement away from potential interference sources to improve signal reception throughout your home and enhance device connectivity. Key specifications and attributes Model: ZBDongleE Interface: USB 3.0 Frequency: 2.4GHz wireless Range: Up to 400M unobstructed Signal strength: 18.6 Material: Aluminum shell for reduced interference Compatibility: Works with multiple brands and supports up to 128 devices via opensource automation platforms Installation option: Optional 1.5m data cable for flexible placement Use scenarios Centralized home automation: Use with your opensource platform to manage lighting, climate control, and various sensors across the home, coordinating up to 128 devices from different brands for streamlined automation. Sensor and security networks: Integrate door and window sensors, motion detectors, and other smart sensors to build a responsive, MQTTdriven monitoring system with reliable 2.4GHz communication. Large or interferenceprone environments: Place the dongle away from potential interference sources using the optional 1.5m data cable to optimize signal reception across multiple rooms or floors.