SONOFF SwitchMan M5 Zigbee smart wall switch, 3-gang, standalone version, white (ZBM5-3C-86W)

The Sonoff M5 SwitchMan ZBM5-3C-86W is a smart light switch supporting the Zigbee 3.0 protocol with 3 gang (circuit), making it an ideal solution for smart control of home lighting and other electrical devices.

This 86 mm wide standalone version does not require any additional frames, it can be installed on its own.

The ZB-M5-3C-86W switch also has an 80 mm modular version, available under the model name ZBM5-3C-80W.

The switch supports both live + neutral wiring and live-only (no-neutral) wiring, making it flexible for various electrical networks. The M5 SwitchMan has a physical push button, allowing manual wall control just like a traditional switch. Its maximum load capacity is 10A, which is sufficient for controlling most household lighting fixtures and smaller electrical devices.

It is compatible with Sonoff Zigbee gateways and, in this case, the eWeLink app, but it also supports Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA integration, making it easy to incorporate into Home Assistant systems. This high-quality smart switch from Sonoff is compatible with many other Zigbee 3.0 hubs, including SmartThings.

About Sonoff

Sonoff is globally renowned for its quality Wi-Fi and Zigbee 3.0 smart home devices. Their product range includes smart switches, relays, sensors, and other smart devices controllable via the eWeLink app. Sonoff products are compatible with other smart home platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings.

Supported protocols and compatibility

• Supported protocol: Zigbee 3.0
• Built-in Zigbee router function: when connected with live + neutral wiring
• Compatibility: Works with Sonoff Zigbee gateways (e.g. NSPanel Pro, SONOFF iHost, SONOFF ZB Bridge-P, SONOFF ZB Bridge-U, ZBDongle-E/P) and the eWeLink app, enabling remote control and automation
• Native platform: eWeLink app
• Integration options: Supports Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA integrations, allowing operation with Home Assistant and other open-source systems
• Cloud platform compatibility: Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings (depending on Zigbee gateway)
• Voice control: Supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri voice control (with compatible Zigbee gateway)

Electrical features 

• Flexible wiring: Supports both live + neutral and live-only (no-neutral) wiring. For live-only wiring, a bypass module may be required for some loads.
• Maximum load: 10A, suitable for most household lighting and small electrical devices
• Minimum load: 3W (only for no-neutral wiring)
• Physical push button: Allows manual wall switching
• Detachable relay output: With live + neutral wiring, the relay output can be decoupled from the wall switch (for eWeLink Zigbee gateways and Zigbee2MQTT), so when switching, the output remains powered, enabling control of smart bulbs via the switch
• Limitations for no-neutral wiring: Does not support smart bulbs, including but not limited to dimmable, colour-changing, RGB, or built-in controller lamps and LED strips

Features

• Manual wall switching
• Remote state monitoring (ON/OFF)
• Remote ON/OFF control
• Timer and schedule settings
• Creating automations and scenes in the eWeLink app (with eWeLink Zigbee Bridge)
• Shareable with other users via the eWeLink app (with eWeLink Zigbee Bridge)
• OTA firmware updates via the internet (with Sonoff Zigbee gateways, ZHA, and Zigbee2MQTT)

Technical specifications

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