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Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type)
- Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA
- Local control
- Zigbee
Prices verified September 2026
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Same flexible-wiring ZBM5 module already covered here in 2-gang form, just stretched to a third gang for a landing or hallway with three separate lighting circuits. Same caveats apply: it's a bare module behind an 86-type back box, not a finished faceplate, and no-neutral mode has the same 3W minimum load and unconfirmed smart-bulb support as the 2-gang version.
What can Home Assistant control on the Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Switch (per gang) | Switch | Per-gang relay on/off, each reporting its own state independently. |
| Operating mode | Sensor (read-only) | Reports end device or router — auto-selected by the module based on detected wiring, not settable from HA. |
| Detach relay (per gang) | Switch | Enabling a gang stops the physical button from switching its own relay so it can instead drive a scene/automation. |
| Power-on behavior | Select | Sets relay state after a power loss (on/off/previous/toggle), per gang. |
Same behaviour as the 2-gang ZBM5 already on this site: reported operating mode (end device vs. router) is read-only and auto-selected from detected wiring; each gang exposes an independent detach-relay setting to decouple the physical rocker from its relay for scene/automation-only use; power-on behaviour is settable per gang.
Specs
| gangs | 3 |
|---|---|
| protocol | Zigbee 3.0 |
| neutral required | false |
| min load no neutral w | 3 |
| max load led w per gang | 400W@240V / 200W@100V |
| max load resistive a per gang | 10 |
| zigbee router in neutral mode | true |
How does the Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) (this product) | £20.39 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Light Switch H2 EU (2 Gang) | £41.99 | Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Works with HA |
| Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (With Neutral, Double Rocker) | £42.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Fibaro Walli Switch | £50 | Z-Wave | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through Zigbee2MQTT or 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 SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) uses Zigbee. 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. Sonoff's own hub is not required when you integrate through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA.
- How much does the Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 Zigbee Wall Switch (3 Gang, 86-Type) is £20.39 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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