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Timethinker Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Hub Universal Smart ZigBee Gateway With Antenna Work With Home Assistant OpenHAB ZigBee2MQTT
If you're building a smart home on your terms, this Timethinker Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Hub is your foundation. Designed for open-source platforms like Home Assistant, OpenHAB, and Zigbee2MQTT, it lets you skip the cloud and keep your data private. You control every sensor, light, and switch directly from your own server.
Setup takes minutes. Plug the dongle into a Raspberry Pi or any Linux machine, pair your Zigbee devices, and watch them appear in your dashboard. The external antenna ensures strong range, so a sensor in the garage connects reliably. I use this to automate my back porch light—no more fumbling for keys in the dark. The plus is when motion triggers, and the light turns on before my foot hits the step.
This is not just a gateway. It's your tool for a responsive home. Two-way audio devices work seamlessly, and because it's Zigbee 3.0, everything runs fast and secure. Avoid vendor lock-in. Build your system the way it should be—open, flexible, and yours.
Features
- USB dongle form factor
- External antenna
- Works with Home Assistant
- Works with OpenHAB
- Works with ZigBee2MQTT
- Universal smart gateway
- Zigbee 3.0 compatible
General specs
- Brand: Timethinker
- Model: Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Hub
- Seller: AliExpress
- ID: 1005010290915039
- Type: USB Gateway
- Brand: Timethinker
- Antenna: Included
- Protocol: Zigbee 3.0
- Interface: USB
- Compatibility: Home Assistant, OpenHAB, ZigBee2MQTT
- First listed by seller: June 18, 2026
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
RUB 1,120.67
Last price update: 6/18/26
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| Model | Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Hub | E1 | E1 | AT82 | ||
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| Price | RUB 1,120.67 | RUB 1,233.25 | RUB 1,578.30 | RUB 2,390.00 | RUB 1,539.55 | RUB 1,733.28 |
| Seller | AliExpress | AliExpress | AliExpress | Joom | AliExpress | AliExpress |
| Update | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Type | USB Gateway | Zigbee Gateway | Smart Gateway | Hub, Smart Gateway | Smart Gateway, Hub | |
| Protocol | Zigbee 3.0 | Zigbee 3.0 | Zigbee 3.0 | |||
| Compatibility | Home Assistant, OpenHAB, ZigBee2MQTT | Alexa, Google Home | Xiaomi MIHOME, Apple Homekit | Smart Life, Alexa, Google Assistant, Yandex, Alice | Mijia Mi home, Apple Homekit | |
| Connectivity | USB | Zigbee, USB, Wireless | USB, Wireless | Wired, Mesh | ||
Timethinker Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Hub Zigbee 3.0 compatible
RUB 1,120.67
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