Sonoff Zigbee Mini: turning regular switches smart with Zigbee

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  • @blablamannetje
    @blablamannetje 3 роки тому +4

    Magic from 05:48 ... physical swith is OFF, but app can turn the light ON (and OFF). Cool. Thanks to the pull-up resistor in the Sonoff Zigbee Mini ... so the physcial switch status/action is just a *signal* to the Sonoff Zigbee Mini (and not acting like a real power switch). Thanks for the video!

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      Yes it is. And therefore the physical position of the switch (whether it is up or down), will not be in line with the state of the light.

    • @blablamannetje
      @blablamannetje 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga and do you consider that an advantage or disadvantage?

    • @blablamannetje
      @blablamannetje 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga "up or down" ... that is for American-style switches, right? In Europe, a switch has no up or down.

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      @@blablamannetje well, the top side pushed in, or the bottom side pushed in. Still you sort of get used to it

  • @pawelsaracen
    @pawelsaracen 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks. I couldnt find explonation on how to connect dimmer switch to a normal traditional switch. Thanks to You i know how it will work.

  • @MrJesus4194
    @MrJesus4194 3 роки тому +9

    Can it be used in a three way switch circuit ( two switch es controlling one light like in a hallway.)

  • @renerioscom
    @renerioscom 4 роки тому +4

    Great video!! I finally understood why I would get one of these as opposed to a regular smart switch.

  • @ElGrosho
    @ElGrosho 11 місяців тому

    Great video. Between the sonoff and switch, have you done S1 to com and s2 to l1 or l2? How come you use 1 live and 1 neutral wire? Thank you 3:51

  • @lostathome31
    @lostathome31 11 місяців тому

    I'm late to the party on this one but thank you for covering how the app switch works in relation to the state of the physical switch (@ 05:55).

  • @eroxrodriguez8185
    @eroxrodriguez8185 Рік тому

    Between all videos if found out this one with my rusty english as the best understandable one. Many thanks. 👍

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot mate. I am glad was able to help.

  • @patrikcehlar8137
    @patrikcehlar8137 3 роки тому +4

    Hi, one question in case the wifi is down the mechanic switcher would still work ?

  • @lansiteoh
    @lansiteoh Рік тому

    just wondering if you tried to pair with Tuya ZigBee hub?

  • @Shadoweee
    @Shadoweee 2 роки тому +3

    This is great, thanks for the video! I was wondering how it would behave it I switched it on in the app and tried to switch it off with the regular switch, but as it turns out it's not a problem!

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  2 роки тому

      Yes, the only issue if you use the phone and physical switch as well, the position of the physical switch (if it is up or down) will no longer reflect the state of the light.

    • @Shadoweee
      @Shadoweee 2 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga Well that isn't really a problem :D

  • @magyarl89
    @magyarl89 3 роки тому

    Szervusz Csongor!
    Azóta sem tudja a ZBMini a rögzített fel-le pozíciót? Esetleg vmi egyedi firmware flash?
    Vagy tudsz esetleg erre alternatívát? Eddig csak a Shelly-kben láttam ezt az opciót, de az ugye wifis...

  • @laszlokungazda648
    @laszlokungazda648 2 роки тому

    Dear Csongor, I want to use the zigbee technology first time. What is your suggestion how to create a controllable contact switch with zigbee. Thanks

  • @TheMahdifarhat
    @TheMahdifarhat 3 роки тому +3

    does it save state after power cut off?

  • @rebe7800
    @rebe7800 3 роки тому +2

    I saw written that ZBmini works with Google Assistent. I never got Zigbee working in Google Assistent.
    I never found a video on UA-cam where I saw Zigbee working with Google Assitent. Maybe you could make a video where Zigbee devices working with Google Assistent.

    • @WolfShadow01
      @WolfShadow01 3 роки тому

      You need a zigbee controller/hub. e.g. smartthings.
      GA doesn't have a built in zigbee hub.

  • @StrangerJona
    @StrangerJona Рік тому

    Can the ZigBee mininbe used with a push button switch? I want the operation of the ability to turn the light off with switch and app. But want the switch to remain in one position. Can a "door bell press" style button turn it on off with the internal relay?

  • @9271790140
    @9271790140 2 роки тому

    Szia Csongor. Sajnos nem találom az inching funkciót. Tényleg nincs benne csak a Wifisben? Nagyon fontosnak tartom ha rövid jelre van szükség.

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  2 роки тому

      Igen, a Wifis-ben találtam meg csak én is. Szerintem is egy fontos funkció és kihagyták.

    • @9271790140
      @9271790140 2 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga Köszönöm így már legalább nem keresem tovább. Remélem egy frissítéssel egyszer működni fog. Vissza is veszek a Zibees átállással.

  • @TeakSkier
    @TeakSkier 3 роки тому

    Good video. If wiring a new room/house is it best to use this switch and does it have to be located behind the switch. If it is located at the switch then you will have a lot of cables coming to the switch especially if you connect two manual switches. (power in and power out, cable to the light, cable to the next switch) What is best practice? Easier to access if it is behind the switch?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      I don't think there is a best practice. In an existing house, behind the switch is the obvious place. You will always have two wires to the switch and back, and you can reduce those if those are close.

  • @sahilsuri
    @sahilsuri 2 роки тому

    Hi, does this work with RF remote control as well? If i connect 5 of them in my dining room can i use RF remote to switch it on and off

  • @alvaro5131
    @alvaro5131 2 роки тому

    Congratulations for your channel.
    An easy query for you....
    From the entrance of the house to the garage we had a button to open the automatic garage door, I had to replace this button with a switch (there are no buttons for this model, don't ask me why) and I have a couple of Sonoff Zbmini for that is what I want to use and would like to know if it is possible for this ZBMini to act as a button to activate the door in case of any change in the state of the switch. I am using zigbee3mqtt in home assistant. I imagine that with node-red it can be done but I still haven't finished understanding node-red and I'm still very new in home automation.
    Please can you give me some idea? 🙏
    Thank you.

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. I have not tested the zigbee mini with Zigbee2mqtt or ZHA, but I am pretty sure it can be done. It just need to be configured not to toggle the output, but only to generate a short pulse.

  • @gabrielgrande7818
    @gabrielgrande7818 2 роки тому

    Nekem van egy 'zárt' (értsd csak a kinti kapcsolónál tudok hozzáférni a vezetékhez meg a kapcsoló szekrényben) kültéri lámpa amit távolról akarok vezérelni. Van nekem máshol sonoff RF 433. De az nem fér be a kapcsoló mögé. Ezt talán de nem találom, hogy 433-as távirányító vagy kapcsoló programozható rá? Vagy van valami ami hasonlóan kicsi relé és igen? Köszi!

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  2 роки тому

      Nem, ebben nincs semmi 433 RF resz.

  • @nigey0utube
    @nigey0utube 3 роки тому

    Hi
    Thanks for the video, just to can confirm, this switch can be paired with the hue zigbee hub? So will this be available to HomeKit , once paired?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      I don't own a Hue zigbee hub. I tried pairing the Sonoff zigbee devices to a Tuya Zigbee Bridge and all worked except one. I think the Zigbee bridge is a generic device and that has the highest chance of working with any Zigbee bridge.

  • @dmitryterentiev918
    @dmitryterentiev918 4 роки тому +1

    Hello. Thanks for review. Probably it is first on on UA-cam. Is it possible to make it work with button type switch?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  4 роки тому

      Thanks. Maybe with a future software version it will be possible.

  • @Jgarthebeast
    @Jgarthebeast Рік тому

    Could you give an example of how you would connect the S1 and S2 when using this as a two way switch?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  Рік тому

      Please check this diagram: img.joomcdn.net/b4ea6372cfe3161adb835cc6a0a21497e8d00b77_original.jpeg

  • @dachalarca
    @dachalarca 3 роки тому

    Hi. Thanks for the video.
    Does it work with the Sengled bridge?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому +1

      Good question. I would say that if that ecosystem have similar zigbee sensors (like motion sensors, door sensors), there is a very good chance that they will work.

  • @markoukraine
    @markoukraine 3 роки тому

    Do you know on which voltage S1/S2 operates (light-grey contacts) ? Can I use LED indicators and of which voltage? Thanks

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому +1

      I don't know. I am assuming it is connected directly to the microcontroller pins, or maybe via a opto isolator. If anything it could be on logic level 3.3V, but maybe it is just left floating, and when the swich is on, it is connected to ground.

  • @antoninotatangelo5119
    @antoninotatangelo5119 Місяць тому

    Sapresti dirmi come inserire un condensatore per eliminare le interferenze e quindi le accensioni random tra s1 e s2
    Grazie

  • @kvmgz
    @kvmgz 3 роки тому +1

    Can this be used with regular plugs/sockets?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому +1

      Yes of course. Probably the only issues if if you have enough space for the mini behind the socket. They tend to be deeper than a regular light switch.

    • @kvmgz
      @kvmgz 3 роки тому

      ​@@csongorvarga Thanks. Will check ;)

  • @DanangWidiantoro
    @DanangWidiantoro Рік тому

    is this end device or router?

  • @denveronly
    @denveronly 2 роки тому

    Im using these two in garage and put switches ring like without fixation (click) to avoid the switch to be off and lights are on situation( dissynchronization) and im facing that if i turn lights pressing the switch instantly all is good, if i click it for a half second more, they turn on and after release lights turn off ( switch processes it like another impulse)
    Any way to deal with this issue? Any settings or hardware hacks about that?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  2 роки тому

      Sorry, I have no idea why this happens

  • @rolife74
    @rolife74 Рік тому

    hello, Can you tell me how I can wire the ZB Mini if ​​I only have a motion detector instead of a normal switch?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  Рік тому

      You mean a zigbee motion detector, or some regular motion detector?

    • @rolife74
      @rolife74 Рік тому

      @@csongorvarga a regular motion detector with 230V

  • @kevinschmidt2171
    @kevinschmidt2171 3 роки тому

    Can I use this to controll a seperate (plugged in a different circuit) LED Strip on/off with regular switch?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      You can replace the regular switch with this smart switch and control a LED strip. But this switches mains voltage, so the LED driver/power supply is to be connected after the switch.

  • @stanslaszulu
    @stanslaszulu 2 роки тому

    I have a light switch that only has a live in and live out, can this unit work with such?

  • @mitkosokolov9382
    @mitkosokolov9382 3 роки тому

    Hi, have you try to connect and extract sensor data from xbee in node-red?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      Not yet. I don't have a gateway which works with node-red yet.

    • @mitkosokolov9382
      @mitkosokolov9382 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga I watched this video, but i cant see all settings made in it, and so i cant repeat it. Can you gave me some tips hot to recreate it?
      ua-cam.com/video/K-jov9Cvxcw/v-deo.html

  • @kepagu
    @kepagu 2 роки тому +1

    Does it work without a switch?

  • @zvamine
    @zvamine 3 роки тому

    Hi QQ please ! can i use sonoff mini to controle a motorized blinder (up/down) ?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      No, unfortunately. This mini has only one output, and blinds usually require two output, one for up and the other is down.

    • @zvamine
      @zvamine 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga thanks for your kind help

  • @renerioscom
    @renerioscom 4 роки тому +1

    Does it work with the Hue bridge?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  4 роки тому +3

      Sonoff said that is. And as far as I am aware Zigbee v3 devices are cross compatible with Zigbee hubs.

    • @Neo2111
      @Neo2111 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for vid. Another good one thanks

  • @papaiatis
    @papaiatis 3 роки тому

    This device could have been my choice to make my wall switches smart but the fact that it does not support push buttons is a shame.
    Great video though!

    • @Fredrikbjerk
      @Fredrikbjerk 2 роки тому

      well if it is an mechanical switch which does not have auto return it will work

    • @domt7433
      @domt7433 2 роки тому +1

      It works with push buttons!!! I installed it last week.

  • @pn670
    @pn670 3 роки тому +1

    Can I use this without the switch?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому +2

      Yes, of course. But there is also a Zigbee Basic, that does not have a switch input. That could be cheaper, so check that as well.

    • @pn670
      @pn670 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga currently I don't have a neutral line so I'm going to fit this in to the ceiling panel light. I think basic one not going to fit inside the pannel light

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому +1

      @@pn670 Oh yes, makes sense. Mini is lot smaller and better form factor.

  • @mubindhk
    @mubindhk 3 роки тому

    can i pair it with hubitat without sonof bridge?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      That is a good question. Most probably you can link it, and probably it is going to work as well, but there are no guarantees.

  • @nekosound1098
    @nekosound1098 2 роки тому

    In my ewelink app theres no zb bridge and i can't connect my sonoff zbmini L, help

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  2 роки тому

      Zigbee bridge is a device you need to purchase and pair it to the ewelink app first.

  • @Bob-oo7sm
    @Bob-oo7sm 3 роки тому

    Can this work with smart life app

  • @TTRVision
    @TTRVision 2 роки тому +1

    I am the son of Zigbee !

  • @sgabil
    @sgabil 10 місяців тому

    How to pair to smartthings?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  10 місяців тому +1

      Exactly the same way. Press on the button for more than 5 (10?) seconds and it goes into pairing mode. After that you should be able to add it to SmartThings.

  • @nivek3602
    @nivek3602 3 роки тому +1

    Dont have last state??

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      No, does not.

    • @nivek3602
      @nivek3602 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga today i try It 😢😢😭😭
      Thank you

    • @p0iss0n
      @p0iss0n 2 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga And is the default after power-off on or off?

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  2 роки тому +1

      @@p0iss0n Default is Off

  • @rebe7800
    @rebe7800 3 роки тому

    Nobody can show zigbee working with Google Assitent??? So "works with Google Assistent" FAKE??? Well mr Csongor Varga, you know so REPLY!!

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      What do you want to do? Did you link your eWelink account to your Home app?

    • @rebe7800
      @rebe7800 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga Ewelink is NO Google Assitent. Show any Zigbee device working with vioce in Google Assitent with normal gateway (Tuya, Sonoff. NOT Smartthings aso). When you see the device in Google Assistent, you see the icon with setting wheel that's all.

    • @csongorvarga
      @csongorvarga  3 роки тому

      @@rebe7800 It does not work like that. Or at least not with these devices. These do not connect directly to Google Assistant.

    • @rebe7800
      @rebe7800 3 роки тому

      @@csongorvarga Everywhere you see by ZIgbee "Works with Google Home/Assitent. You say "these devices", but show me which Zigbee device (you may choose) works with Google .....
      On Aliexpress e.g.: ZigBee Smart DIY Motorized Roller Blinds/Shades Drive Motor Hub Tuya Smart Life APP Alexa Google Home VOICE Control.
      This don't work! Show me if I'm WRONG