Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme // Install // Review // UK No Neutral // Make Any Switch Smart // Smart Home

In this video I show you the Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme, how it can make any light switch smart, and see if it works with the Philips Hue Hub or the Samsung Smart Things Hub.

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Timecodes
0:00 - Current Spectrum Geeks Members
0:04 - Intro
0:30 - Why the Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme
1:50 - Dimensions
3:06 - Specifications
4:46 - Be Safe With Electrics
5:11 - Isolate Power
6:00 - Light Switch Wiring
7:06 - Check Back Box Room
7:30 - Prepare Terminal Blocks
7:58 - Wiring The Sonoff
9:57 - Sonoff Power Test
10:28 - Initial Test
10:46 - Changing Switch Modes
11:19 - No Hue Bridge Support
11:40 - Pairing with SmartThings
12:54 - Wiring In The Light Switch
15:02 - SmartThings Test
16:01 - Thoughts On The Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme
16:35 - Become A Channel Member
16:46 - Thanks For Watching

[UKsystems]

It is worth knowing that the test are you used to prove Dad should conform with the requirements set out in GS 38. Ideally a contact testing method is needed

[nigelledeux]

Hi Dale, hope all is well. I watched this last week but forgot to respond !! I have many Sonoff devices controlling lighting and water features and also remotely control lighting at our statc home in Devon. It all works really well.

[alvisreidmusic]

In order to avoid arguments with your other/better half is well put 😀

[NicksStuff]

The normal ZBMini (not extreme, not L) *is* properly compatible with the Philips Hue ecosystem. It needs a neutral but you can wire that with a couple of diodes and a cap if need be

[RodLittle]

Thanks Dale, really interesting and useful. What a great solution, just a minor gripe that that that sonoff device is end point only. I struggle with ZigBee range around our house and have had to add a couple of cheap Ikea ZigBee repeaters. Odd that a mains powered? ZigBee device would not act as a mesh/repeater.

[JaapVanderHorst]

Just set up a home assistant with a zigbee stick.

[vanmoofer]

Thanks for the video. I have installed the switches but couldn't make them work with the Hue Bridge either. As I understand it, do you use another Zigbee hub/bridge to actually get them discovered? Also, do you know what happens when the power goes out, let's say for a day or so? Do they need to be paired again? I am asking because I want to place one under a mirror.

[MustAccord]

Is it possible to create a schedule with them so lights switch on and off automatically at night?

[hellowallace]

Are you still using the ZBMINIL2? Do they still work? I have two of them used in the kitchen, they don't live long. After a few months, they become no responsive. At start, I could reset and pair again, but later on it's completely dead. I have replaced 3 under waranty, but now given up completely. For me, it's not reliable and do not live long. What's your experience on it, are they reliable to you?

[ArnodeLange]

so if i turn on the lights with the normal switch then turn it off with my application can i turn it on flipping the switch again?

[pilou]

This swich work whit 5, 0 GHz or 2.4 GHz wifi???

[RT-trcq]

What is the risk if this doesn't use Neutral or Earth ? and what do you do with those two cables that you're not using ?

[gilesclark]

What i find frustrating is the lack of the ability to control this with a mobile widget switch with Android (and iOS??). Users have to open an App before controlling the switch. Ideally i want a ‘button’ on my mobile that i can just use as a proxy wall light switch.