What is it?

Elelabs Zigbee USB Adapter is designed for general usage with PCs, laptops or single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Odroid, Orange Pi and others. It is based on the EFR32MG1 SiLabs chip, which is a 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4/Zigbee microcontroller. It is preprogrammed with Network CoProcessor firmware and provides a USB interface through the CP2102N USB-UART bridge. When plugged into a computer, it's shown as a Serial Port.

Why did we make it?

When creating the Elelabs Zigbee USB Adapter, our goal was to make a USB version of our UART shield for DIY. With an increasing number of Zigbee devices: Philips Hue, Osram, Iris, Ikea Tradfri, Xiaomi Aqara, and others – it is interesting to use these products for Do It Yourself scenarios. With an Elelabs Zigbee USB Adapter, you can directly communicate with these devices, using programming languages like Node.js, Python, and C or using ready to go plugins for different Home Automation platforms.

What makes it special?

• 2.4GHz globally recognized frequency
• ZigBee compatible microcontroller EFR32MG1 inside
• Size: 28 x 16 x 8mm
• Visual range communication: 200m
• USB interface with standard NCP commands from Silicon Labs. Easy to use as Serial Port on the Host machine (PC/laptop/single board computers)
• Plugins for openHAB, Home Assistant, Node-RED, and other DIY platforms
• C, Node.js and Python libraries to build your own application

How to use it?

To quick start using the product:

• Insert the adapter into your Host machine
• Install Node.js on your machine
• Download test Node.js application here
• Unzip the archive and enter the directory
• Run npm install and wait before packages install
• Run npm run and make sure no errors occur
• Open your browser and proceed to your local IP (f.e. localhost) to start working with Demo UI

Compatible Home Automation Software

Elelabs Zigbee USB Adapter User Guide on how to use with OpenHAB

Elelabs Zigbee USB Adapter User Guide on how to use with Home Assistant