Homey Pro mini vs SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator)
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Homey Pro mini runs Homey, the SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) runs Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY). The SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) pairs more of this database directly — 5,405 devices against 1,824 for the Homey Pro mini — because of its radio coverage. Radio hardware differs: only the SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) has a Zigbee radio; only the Homey Pro mini is a Thread border router.
| Homey Pro mini | SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $19.90 |
| Ecosystem | Homey | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY) |
| Matter controller | Yes | No |
| Thread border router | Yes | No |
| Zigbee radio | none | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Homey Pro mini — 1,824 direct, 5,397 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) — 5,405 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Homey Pro mini or the SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator)?
The SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator): 5,405 devices in this database pair directly, versus 1,824 for the Homey Pro mini.
Can I run the Homey Pro mini and SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.