Zigbee 3.0 USB repeater with antenna for Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant

Zigbee repeater with an external antenna

This USB repeater helps extend Zigbee coverage in an apartment, house or office. Place it between the coordinator and remote sensors where distance, walls or obstacles cause an unstable connection.

This is the Zigbee2MQTT (Z2M) version. In Home Assistant it works through an existing Zigbee2MQTT installation.

How it works

The repeater joins an existing Zigbee network as a router and forwards packets from other Zigbee devices. Power it from a 5 V USB port, charger, power bank or another continuously powered source.

It is not a Zigbee coordinator or gateway and does not create a separate network. A compatible coordinator and configured Zigbee2MQTT are required. It is not a Wi-Fi repeater either.

Specifications

• Zigbee 3.0;
• Zigbee2MQTT / Z2M version;
• external detachable antenna;
• claimed transmit power up to +21 dBm;
• USB power, 5 V / 1 A;
• enclosure approx. 60 × 20 × 10 mm;
• antenna approx. 104 mm long;
• operating temperature −10 to +55 °C.

The manufacturer claims up to 300 m in open space. This is not guaranteed: actual range may be lower even outdoors. Indoor range also depends on the coordinator, antenna, Zigbee channel, device placement, walls and 2.4 GHz interference.

Includes the USB repeater and external antenna. Coordinator, power adapter and other Zigbee devices are not included. Images are illustrative; colour and minor enclosure details may vary.