{"product_id":"sonoff-dongle-pzg23-z-wave-800-usb-coordinator","title":"SONOFF Dongle-PZG23 – Z-Wave 800 USB Coordinator","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Z-Wave 800 – The Most Stable Wireless Connection for Your Smart Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Z-Wave and Zigbee complement each other perfectly. While Zigbee excels at fast automation with sensors and lighting, \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e is the protocol par excellence for reliable, interference-free communication with locks, sirens, thermostats, and security devices. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONOFF Dongle-PZG23\u003c\/strong\u003e is SONOFF's first Z-Wave USB coordinator and brings the powerful Z-Wave 800 protocol directly to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e via Z-Wave JS – simply, locally, and without a cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n   \u003cp\u003ePowered by the \u003cstrong\u003eSilicon Labs EFR32ZG23 chip\u003c\/strong\u003e (ARM Cortex-M33, 512 KB Flash, 64 KB RAM), the Dongle-PZG23 supports \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave Long Range (ZWLR)\u003c\/strong\u003e for direct point-to-point communication up to over \u003cstrong\u003e1000 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e in open space. The built-in \u003cstrong\u003eS2 security standard\u003c\/strong\u003e encrypts all communication between devices. Thanks to a dedicated frequency channel (868 MHz EU), Z-Wave works completely \u003cstrong\u003einterference-free alongside WiFi and Zigbee\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 💡 \u003cstrong\u003eAlready using a Zigbee dongle?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dongle-PZG23 works alongside a Zigbee coordinator like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-dongle-e\"\u003eZBDongle-E\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-dongle-plus-mg24-zigbee-thread\"\u003eDongle Plus MG24\u003c\/a\u003e on the same \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e server – both protocols run simultaneously and completely independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e ✅ Key Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEFR32ZG23 chip (Silicon Labs)\u003c\/strong\u003e – ARM Cortex-M33 @ 78 MHz, 512 KB Flash, 64 KB RAM; the most advanced Z-Wave chip available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave 800 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e – Latest generation Z-Wave with improved performance, security and power management compared to Z-Wave 700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave Long Range (ZWLR)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Direct point-to-point connection up to 1000 meters; no mesh hops required for distant devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eS2 Security\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highest Z-Wave security standard; all communication encrypted from device to coordinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSmartStart\u003c\/strong\u003e – QR code pairing for easy and secure addition of new Z-Wave devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003ePlug and play\u003c\/strong\u003e – Instantly recognized by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e via Z-Wave JS; also compatible with openHAB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e868 MHz EU frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e – Completely interference-free alongside WiFi (2.4\/5 GHz) and Zigbee (2.4 GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003e2 dBi external antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adjustable for optimal signal direction and coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eUSB extension cable included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Place directly away from electromagnetic interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eAluminum housing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Same proven construction as the other SONOFF dongles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Zigbee dongles\u003c\/strong\u003e – Run Zigbee and Z-Wave simultaneously on one Home Assistant server\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e 🔌 Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e Platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e ✅ Via Z-Wave JS integration (plug-and-play)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave JS UI\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e ✅ Fully supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eopenHAB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e ✅ Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHomey \/ Homey Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e ❌ Not compatible – Homey has built-in Z-Wave radio and does not support external USB coordinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCombining Zigbee dongles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n \u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes – works simultaneously with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-dongle-e\"\u003eZBDongle-E\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-dongle-plus-mg24-zigbee-thread\"\u003eDongle Plus MG24\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e 🏠 Practical Example: Fully Smart Home with Z-Wave + Zigbee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-dongle-e\"\u003eSONOFF ZBDongle-E\u003c\/a\u003e manages your Zigbee network of lights, sensors and switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The Dongle-PZG23 manages your Z-Wave network with door locks, sirens and thermostats – completely locally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Both dongles run simultaneously on one \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e An automation combines both protocols: Zigbee motion sensor detects motion → Z-Wave siren triggers alarm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Thanks to ZWLR, a sensor post 300 meters away communicates directly with the coordinator, without mesh hops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e ⚙️ Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n \u003ctd\u003eDongle-PZG23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 6979033600157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChip\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Silicon Labs EFR32ZG23 (ARM Cortex-M33 @ 78MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlash\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 512 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 64 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Z-Wave 800 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency (EU)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 868.42 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave Long Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e ✅ Up to 1000+ meters (unobstructed view)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSecurity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Z-Wave S2 + SmartStart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntenna\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e External, 2 dBi, adjustable (SMA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUSB interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e USB Type-A (CP2102N bridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUSB cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Included (extension cord)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 5V \/ 500 mA via USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Aluminum + PC\/ABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Dark gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWorking temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e -10°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFirmware\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Only SONOFF official firmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e ⚠️ Points of attention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eSONOFF Official Firmware Only\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unlike Zigbee dongles, the Dongle-PZG23 only supports firmware flashing via SONOFF; community firmware is not supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eOne Z-Wave coordinator per integration\u003c\/strong\u003e – A second dongle requires a separate integration such as Z-Wave JS UI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 Interference\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use the included USB extension cable or a USB 2.0 port for maximum signal stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eEU frequency (868 MHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Make sure your Z-Wave devices also work on the EU frequency; US devices (908 MHz) are not compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eHomey not compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e – Homey and Homey Pro have a built-in Z-Wave radio and do not support external USB coordinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Dongle-PZG23 alongside a Zigbee dongle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n     \u003cdd\u003eYes. Z-Wave (868 MHz) and Zigbee (2.4 GHz) operate on completely different frequencies and don't interfere with each other. You can use the Dongle-PZG23 and a Zigbee dongle like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-zigbee-dongle-e\"\u003eZBDongle-E\u003c\/a\u003e simultaneously on the same \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e server.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdt\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) and do I need it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd\u003e ZWLR enables direct point-to-point communication without mesh hops. Ideal for devices far from the coordinator—outdoor lights, garage doors, or basement sensors—with a range of over 1000 meters in open space.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdt\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhich Z-Wave devices work with the Dongle-PZG23?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd\u003e All Z-Wave-certified devices on the EU frequency (868 MHz), including Z-Wave 700 and 800 devices. Well-known compatible brands include Zooz, Fibaro, Aeotec, Qubino, and many others.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdt\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Dongle-PZG23 work with Home Assistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n     \u003cdd\u003eYes, fully plug-and-play via the Z-Wave JS integration in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e . Home Assistant automatically recognizes the dongle after plugging it in.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdt\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use two Z-Wave dongles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd\u003e You cannot use two Z-Wave adapters in the same Z-Wave JS integration. A second dongle requires a separate integration, such as the Z-Wave JS UI, after which both networks are managed independently.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdt\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan I flash firmware myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd\u003e The Dongle-PZG23 only supports official SONOFF firmware. Community or third-party firmware is not supported.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eslimhuisje.nl – your technology partner for smart homes, we support you with every smart home adventure!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Sonoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735224185174,"sku":"PZG23","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/5921\/3398\/files\/dongle-pzg23-main_1b0ddc65-e4f7-418d-8cbb-bb3b63d5b0a8.webp?v=1772546863","url":"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/en\/products\/sonoff-dongle-pzg23-z-wave-800-usb-coordinator","provider":"slimhuisje.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}