Install Ember Firmware onto a Sonoff ZBDongle-E Zigbee Adapter
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- Welcome to our comprehensive guide on upgrading your ZBDongle-E from EZSP to the newly supported Ember firmware. This video is designed to help you understand why this upgrade is necessary, and how it can enhance your smart home experience.
We’ll start by discussing the importance of the upgrade and how it relates specifically to Sonoff dongles. We’ll clarify the differences between the two types of Sonoff Zigbee dongles, helping you identify which one you have and why the upgrade is relevant.
Next, we’ll walk you through the process of downloading the specific firmware you need, and where to find it. We’ll guide you to the websites that provide the necessary tools to flash the new firmware onto your Sonoff ZBDongle-E.
Once the flashing process is complete, we’ll show you how to check if the firmware has been successfully flashed and how to verify in Home Assistant that the upgrade has been successful.
Lastly, we understand that upgrades can sometimes run into issues. That’s why we’ve included a section covering the common issues that might prevent the upgrade, along with solutions to these problems.
Whether you’re a seasoned smart home enthusiast or a beginner, this video is designed to make the upgrade process as smooth as possible. Join us on this journey to make your smart home even smarter!
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00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Firmware Deprecated
02:06 - Installation
08:18 - Roundup
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thanks for your guide! flashing was so easy this way. 😊
You're welcome!
The backup file was causing me problems and the steps in your video sorted it. Thanks!
Glad it helped! :)
Nice tutorial. Thx.
You're welcome! 😊👍
Thank you!! I solve my problem! ;-)
Glad I could help!
This is the best video for updating to ember. The other popular video doesn't cover the backup part.
FYI the port input in config shouldn't be entered
Thanks.
Why don't you need the port input? How would the Z2MQTT know the location of the hardware? Even autodetect requires as port: null.
Documentation states
# Required: location of the adapter (e.g. CC2531).
# USB adapters - use format "port: /dev/ttyACM0"
# To autodetect the USB port, set 'port: null'.
# Ethernet adapters - use format "port: tcp://192.168.1.12:6638"
I don't know but I've had it configured without a port for over a year. I copied your screen verbatim (including port), and it gave me an error and wouldn't start. Then I noticed you did NOT list the port input in the video description, so I assumed you didn't intend for us to copy that part. So I deleted it and now it works again. Dunno what to tell you 🤷
Interesting, ok well more investigation needed on my side, thanks for the heads up :)
@@smart_home_australia thanks for getting my dongle updated with ember... even if it was accidental lol
You're welcome. :)
Another another great video - really well layed out.
With your affiliate link - is that a v1 or v2 dongle? Just looking at it, as I've bricked my last one, it looks like a v1.
Can you please confirm?
Hi Adrian, thanks 🙏
The link is to the ZBDongle v2. Check the spec comparison in the pictures as it shows the P and E variants in the chart and shows the V2 suffix.
This would also be relevant for the SkyConnect dongles, right? From memory they're also running EZSP firmware...
Yep, but slightly different update process.
Here are the steps:
1) Go to - silabs-firmware-builder/firmware_builds/skyconnect at ember-nohw · darkxst/silabs-firmware-builder (github.com) (ref: github.com/darkxst/silabs-firmware-builder/tree/ember-nohw/firmware_builds/skyconnect)
2) Download this file: ncp-uart-hw-v7.4.3.0-skyconnect-115200.gbl (ref: github.com/darkxst/silabs-firmware-builder/blob/e1d19af3b83fefd16432d07bee97466403bbe22d/firmware_builds/skyconnect/ncp-uart-hw-v7.4.3.0-skyconnect-115200.gbl)
3) Go to the firmware updater: Home Assistant SkyConnect (home-assistant.io) (ref: skyconnect.home-assistant.io/firmware-update/)
4) Select the CUSTOM option and select the file you just downloaded and update.
Can you use this software update for the P version of the dongle?
Nope sorry, it only supports the ZBDongle-E variant as it is specific to the Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 chipset.
Hello,
Will this work as a router (repeater)?
Thanks
Yep. Any mains powered Zigbee device will act as a router (repeater), not just a coordinator.
@@smart_home_australia Thank you for the prompt reply.
Usually these devices have different firmwares for the coordinate & router.
Will give it a try.
Thanks again.
Wow, you know I didn't know that, just shows you, we are just humble nerds :)
Check out the following for instructions on how to do this: sonoff.tech/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SONOFF-Zigbee-3.0-USB-dongle-plus-firmware-flashing-.pdf
I feel another video coming ;) thanks for the hot tip.
Hello, I'm currently using Firmware: 7.3.1.0 build 0 working with Matter and ZHA and it works well. Are you suggest to update to v 7.4.2.0 anyway?
I'd suggest reading the "Different firmware variants" section in github.com/darkxst/silabs-firmware-builder. This talks through the 3 different firmware options. You should select the one that is most appropriate for yourself. Pls note that OpenThread is Experimental (although I've never had an issue with it) and RCP Multi-PAN is no longer recommended, due to stability issues.
@@smart_home_australia Still showing EZSP in ZHA for me. Are there steps to change this to Ember?
@@TheLawIX Check in the Z2M logs and you should see that the firmware used is now Ember.
@@smart_home_australia I'm using ZHA not Z2M. My question is about ZHA.
@@TheLawIX Yes you can use the Ember firmware for ZHA but it will show up as EZSP, check the Home Assistant page for ZHA, Ref: www.home-assistant.io/integrations/zha/
Hi there !
I am facing a problem while trying to connect from the Silabs Firmware Flasher. My dongle device is displayed in the selection list but the flasher is not being able to connect into it.
After some time loading, the following message is being displayed:
"Connection failed
The running firmware could not be detected.
Make sure the USB port works and if you are using a USB extension cable, make sure the cable can transfer data. Unplug the Sonoff ZBDongle-E and plug it back in to reset and try again."
I've already verified everything I could.
My dongle is the correct version, Zigbee Dongle-E
The driver installed on my windows is the latest: 11.3.0.176
Tried the connection in all USB ports on my computer (USB3.0 and below)
Could you give me some help ?
Driver is the latest, so that's not the issue.
Have you tried a different browser? Chrome is the best for compatibility.
@@smart_home_australia yep, I've tried Edge as well. I've also tried in another computer.
I saw things related to the dongle not being in boot mode, or something like that... Some guys were asking to open the device and press the boot button. I've just tried it and got the same result.
How can I know if the dongle I have is V1 or V2 ?
Would it be causing it ?
To be honest... I don't know what version I have, but, as I just bought it... I'm assuming it should not be the issue :(
To find out the version you have assuming that it is connected to Home Assistant, Navigate to SETTING > SYSTEM > HARDWARE > ALL HARDWARE, scroll to ttyACM and you should see your ZBDongle listed. The name should say something like "ITEAD_SONOFF_Zigbee_3.0_USB_Dongle_Plus_V2", indicating if its a V1 or V2.
As for your issue, it must be relating to the Dongle, so your conclusion of the version might be correct.
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@@smart_home_australia I have exactly the same problem, but i know i have the right version. I notice it doesnt show up in the device manager of windows. Had the P Version before ( wantedto replace that one with the V2 and if i connect it to the flasher website it even shows me the correct description on the com port. But it cant connect, cause i think it doesnt see the device itself. The P Version shows up in the device manager itself, the V2 somewow doesnt
Managed to flash it, but was a bit of a pain. Didnt hat much luck in windows with it, plugged it into a rasperrry pi, then it showed up as cdc_acm 1-1.4:1.0: ttyACM0: USB ACM device. Flashed the firmware with universal-silabs-flasher --device /dev/ttyACM0 --bootloader-reset sonoff flash --firmware ncp-uart-hw-v7.4.3.0-zbdonglee-115200.gbl and that work,ed tried to flash it again to be sure, but said its allready flashed with that version so it wont again. Had to screw it appart to be able to press the boot button when plugging in. That Universal Silabs Flasher isnt a lightweight too, you need pip to instal it and after that you can install it . If it complains about missing attrs module even if it installs it, run pip install --upgrade attrs. pip somehow messes this up