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Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch Module (No Neutral Required)
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In-wall relay module on Zigbee 3.0. Hub required: Yes. Local control: Yes.
Direct answer: is the Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch Module (No Neutral Required) right for you?
The specification that matters is in the name of the variant: L2 means no neutral wire.
Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch Module (No Neutral Required)
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: The specification that matters is in the name of the variant: L2 means no neutral wire. Most Indian switchboards were wired before anyone imagined putting electronics in them and carry only live and switched-live, which rules out the majority of smart modules. This one works in those boxes, and because it is Zigbee rather than Wi-Fi it keeps running when the internet does not.
Who should buy this
Anyone retrofitting an older Indian switchboard that has no neutral wire at the switch.
Who should avoid this
Anyone without a Zigbee hub -- this cannot be used standalone, unlike a Wi-Fi module.
Key strengths
- Works without a neutral wire, which most Indian switchboards lack
- Zigbee means local control -- automations survive an internet outage
- Acts as a mesh router, improving range for battery-powered Zigbee sensors
Limitations
- Useless without a Zigbee hub, which is an additional Rs5,000-6,500
- 6 A limit rules out geysers and air conditioners
- No-neutral operation can make some very low-wattage LEDs flicker faintly when off
Technical specifications
- Brand
- Sonoff
- Model SKU
- ZBMINIL2
- Type
- In-wall relay module
- Protocol
- Zigbee 3.0
- Hub required
- Yes -- Requires a Zigbee coordinator such as SmartThings, Aqara Hub M2, or Home Assistant with a Zigbee stick
- Local control
- Yes. Automations run on the Zigbee hub and continue working with the internet disconnected
- Neutral wire
- Not required -- this is the model's entire purpose
- Works with
- Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aqara, plus Alexa and Google via the hub
- Power source
- Mains, wired behind an existing switch
- Battery life
- Not applicable, mains powered
- Weather rating
- IP20, enclosed in the switchbox
- Maximum load
- 6 A resistive, 200 W LED
- Size
- 39 x 33 x 17 mm
- Zigbee role
- Router -- extends the mesh for battery devices
- Physical switch
- Works with existing rocker or momentary switches
- Warranty
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Product overview
The specification that matters is in the name of the variant: L2 means no neutral wire. Most Indian switchboards were wired before anyone imagined putting electronics in them and carry only live and switched-live, which rules out the majority of smart modules. This one works in those boxes, and because it is Zigbee rather than Wi-Fi it keeps running when the internet does not.
Key capabilities
- Protocol: Zigbee 3.0
- Hub required: Yes
- Local control: Yes
- Works with: Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aqara, plus Alexa and Google via the hub
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch Module (No Neutral Required) worth buying?
The specification that matters is in the name of the variant: L2 means no neutral wire.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch Module (No Neutral Required)?
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty. Includes a 7 Days Replacement Guarantee.
Who is the Sonoff ZBMINI Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch Module (No Neutral Required) best suited for?
Anyone retrofitting an older Indian switchboard that has no neutral wire at the switch.