# Unlock Zigbee with Dongle

## Unlock Zigbee Power in eWeLink CUBE with One Dongle

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A quick introduction to how the Dongle works with CUBE OS to bring Zigbee devices into your smart home.
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### What Does the Dongle Enable in CUBE OS？

With the Dongle, CUBE OS becomes a powerful local Zigbee hub, letting you pair lights, switches, plugs, and sensors with ease, bridge them into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings through the Matter Bridge, and enjoy a unified smart home experience without coding, without YAML, and with fully local, privacy-friendly control.

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### Add Zigbee Devices & Check Compatibility

Follow our step-by-step guide to start pairing your Zigbee devices in minutes:

👉 [**How to Add Zigbee Devices in CUBE OS**](/getting-started/add-devices/zigbee-devices.md)\
👉 [**Zigbee Device Compatibility List**](/compatibility-check/zigbee.md)

### Dongle Series: Co-Developed with SONOFF

Choose the right Dongle for your setup.\
Together with the SONOFF team, we offer five Dongle models designed for different Zigbee network sizes and performance needs:

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Dongle-LMG21</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/qKCQhDyOctjJnZ6OOeZw">/files/qKCQhDyOctjJnZ6OOeZw</a></td><td><a href="https://sonoff.tech/products/sonoff-dongle-lite-mg21-zigbee-thread-usb-dongle-dongle-lmg21/58">https://sonoff.tech/products/sonoff-dongle-lite-mg21-zigbee-thread-usb-dongle-dongle-lmg21/58</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dongle-PMG24</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/GwqUNheHGOkE2DKyOhDI">/files/GwqUNheHGOkE2DKyOhDI</a></td><td><a href="https://sonoff.tech/products/sonoff-zigbee-thread-usb-dongle-dongle-plus-mg24/58">https://sonoff.tech/products/sonoff-zigbee-thread-usb-dongle-dongle-plus-mg24/58</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dongle-MAX</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/WznBZGTJkZTS7XOTZckd">/files/WznBZGTJkZTS7XOTZckd</a></td><td><a href="https://sonoff.tech/products/sonoff-dongle-max-zigbee-thread-poe-dongle-dongle-m/58">https://sonoff.tech/products/sonoff-dongle-max-zigbee-thread-poe-dongle-dongle-m/58</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ZBDongle-E</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/EviSXp5KMalye3fpMH4P">/files/EviSXp5KMalye3fpMH4P</a></td><td><a href="https://sonoff.tech/en-us/products/sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-zbdongle-e/58">https://sonoff.tech/en-us/products/sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-zbdongle-e/58</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ZBDongle-P</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/Sj6YxBuSOKPe5wyA7uGh">/files/Sj6YxBuSOKPe5wyA7uGh</a></td><td><a href="https://sonoff.tech/en-us/products/sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-zbdongle-p/58">https://sonoff.tech/en-us/products/sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-zbdongle-p/58</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### &#x20;Ready to Get Started?

Install CUBE OS, plug in your Dongle, and begin building a smarter, more open Zigbee + Matter smart home!

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Installation</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav">/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav</a></td><td><a href="/files/XutfQroodcVdnX12ZY3R">/files/XutfQroodcVdnX12ZY3R</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Add Devices</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/kkSyp1QxGf9lG0OXdHWh">/pages/kkSyp1QxGf9lG0OXdHWh</a></td><td><a href="/files/ZbMhzEExWJPYsCLVEUu8">/files/ZbMhzEExWJPYsCLVEUu8</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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