Phoscon - Universal Zigbee USB gateway Conbee II

Presentation

ConBee II is a universal ZigBee gateway, which enables many Zigbee products to be combined. ConBee can function without the Cloud or the internet. You keep all your data locally at home.  

Its compact size means that it is ideally suited to PCs, laptops, Raspberry Pi and Mini-PCs.

Compatibility

The Phoscon ConBee II is compatible with a large range of lighting systems, switches and sensors by Philips Hue, IKEA TRÅDFRI, Xiaomi Aqara, OSRAM SMART+, Busch-Jaeger, GIRA, JUNG, Paulmann and Paul Neuhaus.

Functions without the Cloud

No subscription is required. The devices can be controlled locally, without the need for the Internet. All the data, such as the status of the lights, sensors and switches, remain at home, with you.  

Independent platform

The ConBee II transforms mini-PCs such as Raspberry Pi and Intel NUC, as well as PCs and laptops into universal Zigbee controllers. 

By using the Phoscon App's backup function, a Zigbee installation can be transferred to a new system. For example, you can migrate an existing Raspberry Pi configuration to a more powerful Intel NUC. 

Home automation systems

The ConBee II has been integrated into the most popular smart home systems by the community (OpenHab, Jeedomus, Domoticz, Home Assistant, FHEM, Node-RED, and so on).

This powerful integration results in very attractive automation solutions and functions. For example, any Zigbee device can be used with HomeKit using Homebridge-hue.

Signal range

Its power amplifier provides the ConBee II with an exceptional range. Depending on the type of construction, two to three rooms or floors can be connected. 

Functions

• Zigbee controller
• Combines the Zigbee peripheral devices of many manufacturers
• Cloud-free solution
• Long range thanks to the signal amplifier
• Works with the most popular home automation systems
• Compatibility: Zigbee Home Automation, Zigbee Light Link, Zigbee 3.0
• Operating systems used: Windows 7/10, Ubuntu Linux, Raspbian and Docker
• Works with PCs, laptops, Raspberry Pi and Mini-PCs

Technical features

• Microcontroller: ATSAMR21B18 ARM® Cortex®-M0 +
• Nominal voltage: DC 5.0 V
• Maximum transmission power: 10 mW
• Signal range: 200m in direct visibility
• Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Radio standard: IEEE 820.15.4 / Zigbee
• Flash drive: 256 Kb
• Storage temperature: -20° C to 55° C
• Operating temperature: -20° C to 55° C
• Operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7/10, Ubuntu, Raspbian, Docker
• size: 60 mm × 18 mm × 9 mm