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Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24)
- Native integration
- Local control
- Zigbee
- Thread
Prices verified November 2026
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The newer EFR32MG24 successor to the ZBDongle-E. Runs as a Zigbee coordinator today and can be flashed as a Thread radio, which makes it the dongle to buy if you might want Thread later. Costs roughly £8 more than the ZBDongle-E.
What can Home Assistant control on the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Radio type | Config | Auto-selected as EZSP coordinator in ZHA; choose the ember adapter in Zigbee2MQTT |
| Channel | Number (11-26) | Set manually to avoid 2.4GHz Wi-Fi overlap |
Detected by ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT as an EZSP Zigbee coordinator, entirely local. Thread use means flashing separate RCP firmware (OpenThread Border Router add-on) and one dongle then does one job; running Zigbee and Thread together on a single stick (multiprotocol) is deprecated, so use a second dongle for the other protocol. Follow the firmware version your chosen integration documents.
Specs
| chip | Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 |
|---|---|
| modes | Zigbee coordinator or router, Thread RCP |
| connector | USB-A |
How does the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) (this product) | £26.76 | Zigbee, Thread | Yes | Native |
| Aeotec Z-Stick 7 | £46.43 | Z-Wave | Yes | Native |
| Amazon Echo Hub | £169.99 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Bluetooth | Cloud | Cloud |
| Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi + Ethernet, 128GB) | £249 | Thread, Matter, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (zha), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Sonoff cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) uses Zigbee and Thread. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host; or a Thread border router (Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1, Apple TV 4K or a HomePod mini all work). Sonoff's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (zha).
- How much does the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24) is £26.76 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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Sonoff
Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus MG24 (Dongle-PMG24)
£26.76 at Amazon UK