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Review on πŸ”Œ Unleash Seamless Zigbee Connectivity with ConBee II: The Ultimate Universal USB Gateway by Jack Duncan

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Get a USB extender for it!

Nice little adapter for Zigbee devices. However, as every buyer should know, you will need a USB extension cable to make it work. That means when you connect it to your Raspberry Pi, Laptop or Nuc. It doesn't recognize any of your Zigbee devices. Something about signal interference coming from a PIN code or a NUC or a laptop. WHY DON'T YOU SUPPLY AN EXTENSION CORD? Or make that adapter work "better" (as it should - that is, without wires)? Either way, once you plug it in within a few feet of your Pi or laptop etc, it will detect anything with issues. I connected an Ikea lightbulb and an aqara motion detector and everything is fine. I use a household helper and as a first time user I had trouble getting deconz (configure) to work. Of course, all the information is there, but these developers and hardcore home automation guys assume you know their jargon etc. It still works fine. Will update after I play with it.

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • I don't have much to complain about, it's ok

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May 29, 2023
Great while it works, but they don't stand behind their products
March 23, 2023
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The zigbee solution for Home Assistant