Hello, I’m also considering using the Dongle Max. With two antennas (Zigbee/TBR). I have two questions: TBR: How can I integrate the Thread Border Router into SHS? MQTT: In the Dongle Max management dashboard, there’s an option to configure a direct connection between the dongle and the MQT…

But you were running OTBR with it? And that worked with Homey?

I did indeed also try it with the OpenThread Border Router firmware which also worked great. I haven’t tried the multiprotocol firmware yet

Really interesting. I configure the RCP mode (Thread) via the Dongle Max firmware and integrate the dongle into my network. But how do I now connect the dongle to Homey so that Homey knows which Thread network the devices are using?

Homey will choose the preferred Thread network based on your phones preference. So you’ll need to make sure it’s the preferred network there.

Did you use the default Sonoff Dongle Max firmware for Thread or you flashed other firmware?

For my Dongle-M I have only one type of firmware available. Could you please tell where did you get that firmware and what guide did you use? [obrazek]

So I found out that I needed to use a baud rate of 115200

Is there a guide on how to install OTBR on a Proxmox VM? Unfortunately, I can’t find the corresponding image.

I think the SHS solution currently doesn’t deliver the full benefits of a lifetime license. Its current advantages are the good app and user-friendliness. However, compared to Home Assistant (HA), there are technical limitations, such as the inability to directly connect external Matter/Thread devic…

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There’s specific firmware available from Sonoff to use it as an antenna for OpenThread Border Router

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