Conbee II universal Zigbee USB gateway

Conbee II is a universal Zigbee USB gateway (or coordinator), it adds Zigbee protocol support to PC and Raspberry Pi-based home automation systems. Conbee II is one of the most popular platform-independent Zigbee coordinators with wide Zigbee device and platform compatibility.

ConBee II is a universal Zigbee USB gateway

• Unites Zigbee devices of many vendors
• a cloud free solution
• strong signal range via power-amplifier
• works with popular Home Automation Systems

Works without cloud

• No registration needed
• Local control of devices, without Internet
• All data, like the state of lights, sensors and switches stay in the local network

Compatibility

The Conbee II solution is compatible with a wide range of lights, switches and sensors from Philips Hue, IKEA TRÅDFRI, Xiaomi Aqara, OSRAM SMART+, Busch-Jaeger, GIRA, JUNG, Paulmann and Paul Neuhaus.

For devices not listed here, there is a built-in Device Description editor, which can be used to prepare the device description with a few clicks, so almost any compatible Zigbee device can be added to work with it.

Platform independent

ConBee II turns minicomputers like Raspberry Pi and Intel NUC, as well as, PCs and laptops into universal Zigbee gateways.

Easy platform migration

Using the Phoscon App backup function it is possible to transfer a Zigbee installation to a new system. For example, you can migrate an existing setup from a Raspberry Pi to a more powerful IntelcNUC.

Home Automation Systems

The ConBee II has been integrated into the most popular Smart Home systems by the commmunity.

The powerful integration allows exciting automations and functions. For example, any Zigbee device can be used with HomeKit via Homebridge-hue.

Signal range

• up to 30m (100ft) in buildings
• up to 200m (650ft) in free line of sight

Thanks to its power-amplifier, the ConBee II has an outstanding range. This lets the signal pass through 2–3 rooms or floors, depending on the construction type.

Devices further away are connected through the Zigbee Mesh network. In this network, all mains powered Zigbee devices, such as lights and sockets, act as repeaters and can route the signal.

Phoscon software package

The Phoscon App to integrate and control many popular Zigbee devices and to setup automations and rules. 

deCONZ to configure, control and display Zigbee networks.

ZSHARK extension for network analysis sniffer software Wireshark.

Recommended third party Apps for Android and iOS.

Technical specification

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