Matter ZigBee Thread Universal Coordinator With Preloaded "MultiPAN RCP" FW

Description: Sonoff ZBDongle-E with MultiPAN RCP firmware, opening up new possibilities in the realm of smart homes. This multifunctional dongle enables simultaneous support for Zigbee and Thread technologies, allowing users to connect and control various smart devices from a single central point.The Matter standard, developed under the auspices of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), is a new standard for smart home connectivity. Major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon have joined forces to develop this new standard. Companies already active in the home automation market have announced that they are working on developing Matter-compatible products and have joined the development effort.Matter products run locally and always enable local control. From a technical standpoint, you can use Matter-compatible devices with Home Assistant without connecting to a cloud service. The Matter standard specification itself does not contain its own proprietary radio protocol or network transport protocol but is instead a service control protocol that runs on top of the existing network infrastructure at the application level. Home Assistant acts as a "controller" in the Matter ecosystem, meaning it can control Matter-based devices. Other examples of Matter controllers include Google Nest products, Apple HomePod speakers, Samsung SmartThings Station, and some newer Amazon Echo devices.Thread is a low-power radio mesh networking technology, similar to Zigbee but with the key difference that it is IP-addressable, making it a suitable transport protocol option for Matter.Many devices on the market use Thread for radio communication and Matter as a control protocol. However, this is not guaranteed, as some Thread-based devices support Apple HomeKit or another vendor-specific communication protocol. In some cases, you may need to apply for a (beta) firmware update on the device to enable Matter as a communication protocol.When looking for Matter-supported devices, do not assume Matter support just because you see a Thread logo on the device. Always look for the Matter logo or any other confirmation from the manufacturer that the device supports Matter.Adding a Matter device to Home Assistant is straightforward. Each Matter network is called a "fabric." Each home automation controller that controls Matter devices has its own "fabric." Devices can be added directly to the fabric of your Home Assistant instance or shared from another fabric (such as Google or Apple) to Home Assistant's fabric.

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Saint Augustine, Florida

End Time: 2024-08-23T06:25:44.000Z

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