{"product_id":"usb-2-verlengkabel-150cm-standaard-zigbee-zwave","title":"USB 2.0 Extension Cable 150cm with Stand | For Zigbee or Z-Wave Dongle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDongle in the ideal spot, antenna pointing straight up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe position of your Zigbee or Z-Wave dongle directly impacts the range of your wireless network. A dongle inserted sideways into a server or hub has suboptimal antenna orientation. This 150 cm USB 2.0 extension cable features a \u003cstrong\u003estanding dock with an upward-facing connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing your dongle to stand upright with its antenna oriented vertically for maximum range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in \u003cstrong\u003eferrite core\u003c\/strong\u003e filters high-frequency noise on the cable. Combined with the USB 2.0 standard, which does not cause interference in the 2.4GHz spectrum as USB 3.0 does, this provides the most stable connection for your \u003ca title=\"Zigbee USB-controllers\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/smart-home-usb-controller?sort_by=best-selling\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.protocol=Zigbee\"\u003eZigbee controller\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Z-Wave USB-controllers\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/smart_home_usb_controller?sort_by=best-selling\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.protocol=Z-Wave\"\u003eZ-Wave controller\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn alternative is the \u003ca title=\"SONOFF USB 2.0 Extension Cable 1.5m\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-usb-verlengkabel-1-5m-zbdongle\"\u003eSONOFF USB extension cable.\u003c\/a\u003e The difference is the dock: the SONOFF one has a flat female connector, while this version has a standing dock so the dongle points vertically upwards instead of horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy USB 2.0 and not USB 3.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB 3.0 produces unwanted broadband noise in the 2.4GHz spectrum, precisely the frequency at which Zigbee and Z-Wave operate. In practice, a USB 3.0 cable or hub next to a Zigbee dongle results in increased packet loss and unstable device connections. USB 2.0 does not have this problem and provides ample bandwidth at 480 Mbps for any dongle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower and connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable has a USB 2.0 Type-A male connector on the server side and an upright USB 2.0 Type-A female port in the dock on the dongle side. Compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. No external power or driver required, plug-and-play on any operating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca title=\"Home Assistant controllers and hardware\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e, the extension cable works completely transparently: the connected dongle appears on the usual device path as if it were plugged directly into the server. Step by step:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the extension cable to a USB port on your Home Assistant server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert your Zigbee or Z-Wave dongle into the standing dock and position the dock centrally in the room, with the antenna vertically upwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Assistant will recognize the dongle on the usual path, for example, \u003ccode\u003e\/dev\/ttyUSB0\u003c\/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003e\/dev\/ttyACM0\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, or Z-Wave JS with the correct device path as usual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Use fixed device names via the \u003ccode\u003e\/dev\/serial\/by-id\/\u003c\/code\u003e path so that the dongle is always available at the same address after a restart, regardless of the recognition order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomation examples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExample 1: Improve range through optimal placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the extension cable to your server and place the dock in an elevated, central position in the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert your Zigbee dongle into the dock, antenna pointing straight up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA and check the LQI (link quality) values of your devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the values with the previous setup: in most cases, the LQI increases significantly with vertical antenna orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResult: more stable connections and fewer dropouts at the edge of your network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExample 2: Moving dongle away from USB 3.0 interference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the extension cable to a USB 2.0 port on your server or to a \u003ca title=\"Smart Plugs\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/slimme-stekker\"\u003eUSB 2.0 hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove the dock at least 30 cm away from the server, SSD, and other USB 3.0 devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the error logs in Zigbee2MQTT: fewer CRC errors and timeouts confirm that interference has been reduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResult: more stable Zigbee communication without hardware changes to your network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePoints to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 maximum 480 Mbps: more than sufficient for dongles, not intended for high-speed data transfer or device charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo active amplification: the cable does not actively extend the dongle's range but improves reception through better antenna orientation and less interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable length is 150 cm, permanently attached to the dock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly suitable for passive devices such as dongles, no power supply for USB drives or smartphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBox contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 150 cm USB 2.0 extension cable with ferrite core and standing dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible platforms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with all operating systems that support standard USB: Home Assistant OS, Linux, Windows, macOS. No driver installation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 (480 Mbps), compatible with USB 1.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServer side connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Type-A plug (male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDongle side connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Type-A socket (female), pointing straight up in standing dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerrite core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand \/ dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, standing with upward-facing connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug and play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome Assistant OS, Linux, Windows, macOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e853890.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is antenna orientation important for a Zigbee dongle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZigbee antennas emit the strongest signal perpendicular to the antenna direction. A dongle inserted horizontally into a server primarily transmits upwards and downwards, not to the sides where your devices are located. Placed vertically via this dock, you achieve the largest horizontal plane in your home, precisely where your \u003ca title=\"Smart Sensors\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/sensoren\"\u003esensors\u003c\/a\u003e and switches are located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the ferrite core do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ferrite core suppresses high-frequency noise on the cable that can originate from the server or power adapter. This reduces the chance of false triggers or communication errors with sensitive dongles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference with the SONOFF USB extension cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"SONOFF USB 2.0 Extension Cable 1.5m\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/sonoff-usb-verlengkabel-1-5m-zbdongle\"\u003eSONOFF USB extension cable\u003c\/a\u003e has a flat female connector at the end of the cable. This version has a standing dock with an upward-facing connector, so the dongle points vertically upwards without an extra bracket or tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this cable also work with a Bluetooth adapter or other dongles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Any USB 2.0 Type-A dongle or adapter works with this cable, including Bluetooth adapters, USB Wi-Fi adapters, and other passive USB devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine this cable with a USB 2.0 hub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Combine the extension cable with a \u003ca title=\"Zigbee USB-controllers\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/smart-home-usb-controller?sort_by=best-selling\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.protocol=Zigbee\"\u003eZigbee dongle\u003c\/a\u003e and connect the cable to a USB 2.0 hub if your server does not have free USB ports. Avoid USB 3.0 hubs due to 2.4GHz interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the cable also suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the cable and dock are intended for indoor use and are not weather-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately available and connected to your Home Assistant server within a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DIYANI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53393206640982,"sku":"USB-DOCK-2.0","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/5921\/3398\/files\/51gWOaP4uUS._AC_SL1001.jpg?v=1777759701","url":"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/en\/products\/usb-2-verlengkabel-150cm-standaard-zigbee-zwave","provider":"slimhuisje.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}