UPDATE: The AliExpress November Sales continue with Black Friday from Nov 20, 2025, 12:00:00 AM — Dec 3, 2025, 11:59:59 PM. Click here for discount codes.
Each November, AliExpress hosts its massive Singles Day (also known as Bachelors’ Day) sale, a shopping festival originally created to celebrate single people. Apparently, the date 11.11 was chosen since the number resembles a bare stick, a Chinese slang for a single man who “does not add to the family tree.” TIL.
AliExpress 11.11 Warm-Up Sale
Start: Nov 08, 2025 12:00:00 AM
End: Nov 10, 2025 11:59:59 PM
AliExpress 11.11 Main Sale
Start: Nov 11, 2025 12:00:00 AM
End: Nov 19, 2025 11:59:59 PM
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Start: Nov 20, 2025 12:00:00 AM
End: Dec 03, 2025 11:59:59 PM
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The 11.11 sale has become AliExpress’ biggest annual event, offering some of the deepest discounts and the best promo codes of the year. In this updated guide, I’ve shared some the best smart home devices worth checking out during the 11.11 sale, along with discount codes you can use to maximize your savings.
AliExpress 11.11 Sale Discount Codes
The following discount codes can be applied at the checkout page once you’ve passed the order threshold. Note that shipping cost are not included in the order total. Per AliExpress, these codes are available for all countries, but need to be used per country. Codes are valid from the start of the sale on the 11th of November until the end on the 19th.
GLOBAL CODES
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Nov 11–19, 2025
GLBFS03 – $3 off orders over $15GLBFS05 – $5 off orders over $29GLBFS12 – $12 off orders over $69GLBFS20 – $20 off orders over $129GLBFS40 – $40 off orders over $249GLBFS60 – $60 off orders over $369GLBFS75 – $75 off orders over $469GLBFS85 – $85 off orders over $549UNITED KINGDOM
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Nov 11–19, 2025
AEUKBDX3 – £3 off orders over £15
AEUKBDX5 – £5 off orders over £29
AEUKBD12 – £12 off orders over £69
AEUKBD20 – £20 off orders over £129
AEUKBD40 – £40 off orders over £249
AEUKBD60 – £60 off orders over £369
AEUKBD75 – £75 off orders over £469
AEUKBD85 – £85 off orders over £549
Global codes exclude DE, RU, BE, FI, PT, BH, DK, UA, FR, HU, SA, QA, BR, SE, GB, UK, BY, MD, KG, IE, GE, OM, CA, US, IL, AE, UZ, CH, KR, CL, MX, IT, AM, KW, ES, KZ, AT, AU, TJ, CZ, AZ, TM, PL, NL.
USA
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Nov 11–19, 2025
USBFS03 – $3 off orders over $15USBFS05 – $5 off orders over $29USBFS12 – $12 off orders over $69USBFS20 – $20 off orders over $129USBFS40 – $40 off orders over $249USBFS60 – $60 off orders over $369USBFS75 – $75 off orders over $469USBFS85 – $85 off orders over $549CANADA
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Nov 11–19, 2025
CA1515 – $5 off orders over $25CA2929 – $10 off orders over $58CA1212 – $20 off orders over $115CA1299 – $35 off orders over $230CA2444 – $70 off orders over $430CA6666 – $95 off orders over $580CA7575 – $130 off orders over $820CA8585 – $140 off orders over $900
GERMANY
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Nov 11–19, 2025
S11DE03 – €3 off orders over €15S11DE05 – €5 off orders over €29S11DE12 – €12 off orders over €69S11DE20 – €20 off orders over €129S11DE40 – €40 off orders over €249S11DE60 – €60 off orders over €369S11DE75 – €75 off orders over €469S11DE85 – €85 off orders over €549NETHERLANDS
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Nov 11–19, 2025
S11NL03 – €3 off orders over €15
S11NL05 – €5 off orders over €29
S11NL12 – €12 off orders over €69
S11NL20 – €20 off orders over €129
S11NL40 – €40 off orders over €249
S11NL60 – €60 off orders over €369
S11NL75 – €75 off orders over €469
S11NL85 – €85 off orders over €549
ITALY
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Nov 11–19, 2025
IT03 – €3 off orders over €15IT05 – €5 off orders over €29IT12 – €12 off orders over €69IT20 – €20 off orders over €129IT40 – €40 off orders over €249IT60 – €60 off orders over €369IT75 – €75 off orders over €469IT85 – €85 off orders over €549FRANCE
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Nov 11–19, 2025
S11FR03 – €3 off orders over €15
S11FR05 – €5 off orders over €29
S11FR12 – €12 off orders over €69
S11FR20 – €20 off orders over €129
S11FR40 – €40 off orders over €249
S11FR60 – €60 off orders over €369
S11FR75 – €75 off orders over €469
S11FR85 – €85 off orders over €549
SPAIN
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Nov 11–19, 2025
ES03 – €3 off orders over €15ES05 – €5 off orders over €29ES12 – €12 off orders over €69ES20 – €20 off orders over €129ES40 – €40 off orders over €249ES60 – €60 off orders over €369ES75 – €75 off orders over €469ES85 – €85 off orders over €549POLAND
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Nov 11–19, 2025
AESALE03 – $3 off orders over $15
AESALE05 – $5 off orders over $29
AESALE12 – $12 off orders over $69
AESALE20 – $20 off orders over $129
AESALE40 – $40 off orders over $249
AESALE60 – $60 off orders over $369
AESALE75 – $75 off orders over $469
AESALE85 – $85 off orders over $549
Zigbee/Thread Coordinators
Recently, there have been some significant developments in the world of Zigbee coordinators. Sonoff released a new pair of coordinators, based on Silicon Labs chips. The Sonoff Dongle Plus, an USB coordinator with Zigbee/Thread support and the Sonoff Dongle Max, a network coordinator with PoE support. Both are based on the EF32MG24 SoC with stronger processing power, better range, higher antenna gain. These dongles are compatible with ZHA and Z2M and are excellent devices for forming Zigbee or Thread networks in Home Assistant.
On the other hand, the SMLight line-up of PoE or USB coordinators have almost become mainstream, the go-to option for any DIY Zigbee network. For a good reason too, as SMLight offers a bunch of options and is much better than most competitors in many ways. If you are on the market for one, the SMLight SLZB-06M is considered the gold standard from the range. The SMLight SLZB-06MG24 is also a great pick, on par with the new Sonoff dongles. Both are single SoC Zigbee/Thread coordinators and you can get them on AliExpress:
Furthermore, SMLight has released a dual SoC coordinator, the SLZB-MR1, for running Zigbee and Thread simultaneously. This is the proper method for getting both on a single device, as MultiPAN is no longer recommended. The SLZB-MR1 was quickly succeeded by several versions with more powerful chips, like the SLZB-MR2, MR3 or MRW. Either of these is a great pick for running both Zigbee AND Thread on a single device, without any sacrifices. If you a true tinkerer, you also might want to check out the SLZB-MR1U, a dual SoC that has an onboard USB port capable of passing through devices over IP, like Z-Wave dongles.
Smart Presence Sensors
The Aqara FP2 remains one of the best presence sensors ever made. It combines an 60GHz ultra-reliable millimeter-wave detection with precise zone tracking, allowing it to distinguish between multiple people and maintain accurate occupancy data even when someone is sitting still. With powerful features like customizable detection zones, fall detection, and native HomeKit support, the FP2 continues to outperform most competitors. Its firmware has matured significantly, improving stability and responsiveness, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to build smarter, more responsive automations in Home Assistant or Apple Home.
The Xiaomi XMOSB01XS Occupancy Sensor is a combo device, featuring both an mmWave and PIR sensors for detecting presence. It’s powered by a single button-cell CR2450 battery and uses BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to communicate.
This device employs some clever operation logic to effectively detect human presence. The PIR sensor wakes up the mmWave radar which remains in use for the duration it’s needed. When there is no presence detected, the radar goes to sleep in order to save battery. This allows the Xioami XMOSB01XS to have an incredibly long battery life of 3 years. It has a maximum range of of 6 meters for motion and 4 meters for static presence. Device is supported in Home Assistant via the Xiaomi BLE integration. A Zigbee version of this sensor also exists, although I haven’t tested it personally.
As another battery-powered presence sensor solution, the Tuya Zigbee ZG-204ZM is worth considering. This device uses the same principle of operation as the Xiaomi, but is designed differently and objectively has a lower build quality. It costs much less the former though, so deploying it cleverly will give you a good experience in detecting static presence. Read the full review and integration guide to learn more.
The Sonoff SNZB-06P Presence Sensor is a very simple device compared to other presence sensors. It relies on a 5.8GHz mmWave radar to detect occupancy at a maximum distance of 4 meters and a detection angle of 100°. It does not use a PIR in combination with an mmWave radar and requires an USB-C cable for power.
However, the Sonoff SNZB-06P operates really well within its range and angle limits. There are no complex parameters to configure or tweak and simply requires proper positioning within your home. If set correctly, it detect presence quite reliably and works with both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT.
The MR60FDA2 and MR60BHA2 from Seeed Studio are impressive 60 GHz mmWave radar sensors designed for advanced home-automation and health monitoring use cases. The MR60FDA2 excels at presence and fall detection up to ~6 m, while the MR60BHA2 can detect slight chest movements for breathing and heartbeat monitoring at ~1.5 m range.
On integration and performance, both sensors work smoothly with ESPHome and Home Assistant, delivering reliable results and impressive accuracy during testing. However, a key limitation is that the core radar firmware is proprietary and locked down, which means deep customization of detection algorithms isn’t possible for hobbyists.
Smart Sensors
The Sonoff SNZB-02LD and SNZB-02WD are the latest temperature and humidity sensors from Sonoff. These models are accurate, reliable, and communicate over Zigbee for seamless integration with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT. The probe version, SNZB-02LD, introduces some interesting use cases, as its external sensor cable allows temperature readings from areas that are otherwise hard to monitor, such as refrigerators, aquariums, greenhouses, or HVAC ducts. Both are on a discount for the AliExpress 11.11 sale.
Seat pressure sensors are an interesting addition to enthusiast smart homes. For example, they can be used to detect when someone sits on a chair, lies in bed, or even enters a car seat, triggering automations like adjusting lights or temperature. The Tuya Zigbee Seat Pressure Sensor takes a simple approach to this, offering binary sensors and integration over Zigbee with Z2M and ZHA.
The Xiaomi/Linptech PS1BB, on the other hand, uses Bluetooth Low Energy and focuses on flexibility. It supports integration through ESPHome or Passive BLE Monitor, which makes it more appealing to DIY users. Both work well for seat-based presence detection, but the Tuya model is easier to set up, while the Linptech offers more control and customization for advanced Home Assistant setups.
In the past several months, I’ve tested several Zigbee rain sensors in an effort to find out which are worth buying. The Tuya Zigbee Rain Sensor SJ100 is my pick from everything I’ve tried, as it delivers great rain-and-drop detection, fast response, and reliable clearance of the alert state once the plates dry. Its compact, well-sealed body (with an IP67 rating) held up impressively during my submersion test, making it a standout choice for outdoor placement around windows or eaves.
Aqara sensors are always a solid buy on AliExpress. Even though these are the older, first-generation Zigbee models, they still perform reliably and do exactly what they’re designed to do. They work perfectly with both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT, making them easy to integrate into any smart home setup. During the AliExpress 11.11 sale, prices drop significantly and if you buy in bulk, you can get them dirt cheap.
Smart Plugs and Outlets
Sonoff’s new Zigbee smart plug, model S60ZB, is a compact device rated for up to 16 A or 4000 W, depending on the version (EU/UK). It supports Zigbee 3.0 and includes built-in power monitoring that reports voltage, current, and energy consumption in real time. The plug works with Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA, pairing quickly and maintaining a stable connection without flooding the network with updates. Power readings are accurate, response times are adjustable, and the housing feels sturdy enough for continuous use. It’s a simple, dependable plug that does exactly what it should.
I’m aware a lot of people aren’t fans of Tuya smart plugs, mostly because there are so many versions and it’s hard to know which ones are reliable. These two models, available in both 16 A and 20 A variants, are great picks. They’re properly grounded and work well with both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT in Home Assistant. They’re also extremely affordable, making them a good option for anyone who needs basic, dependable smart power control without spending much.
BSEED makes great Zigbee sockets that come in many variants, shapes, standards, and colors. Their energy meters are very accurate, and I’ve been using one as a benchmark for other energy-metering plugs and sockets, as it matched almost exactly with my voltmeter. BSEED also offers models with USB-A and USB-C ports and fast charging built into the side of the socket, which is incredibly useful for a smart home. You can run your ESP32 boards from these ports, without using a power adapter. These outlets are a great buy during the 11.11 AliExpress sale.
Smart Wall Switches and Dimmers
The Sonoff SwitchMan ZBM5 is a Zigbee wall switch available in one, two, or three-gang versions, with options for neutral or no-neutral wiring. It uses the Silicon Labs EFR32MG22 chip and works with ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT. The switch supports detach relay mode, allowing the button to trigger automations without cutting power to smart bulbs. Build quality is pretty great, as this is not the first or second Sonoff wall switch, so it’s safe to say they’ve learned a thing or two.
The new Sonoff Orb Wall Switch is part of the Fusion series and supports Matter over Wi-Fi instead of Zigbee. It requires a neutral wire and works with major ecosystems like Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa. The Orb is available as a single switch or a roller shutter version and can be mounted in two- or three-gang horizontal frames thanks to its modular design. Interestingly, the Orb range is also offered in a Zigbee variant.
The Zemismart ZMS-206 is a Zigbee wall switch with a built-in screen and an mmWave sensor that wakes the display when someone approaches. It comes in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-gang versions, requires a neutral wire, and works with Zigbee2MQTT, allowing control of each relay separately. The top display shows labels for each button, and the housing is made of metal and glass. The touch areas are responsive, though they require a more precise press compared to mechanical switches. You can customize and change the text labels, but the switch works only with Zigbee2MQTT at the moment.
Even though the Aqara Z1 range of wall switches never officially launched in Europe, they are fully compatible with EU switch boxes and work reliably over Zigbee. These switches are among the best-looking options available, featuring a solid build and a sleek, minimalist design offered in five different colors. They come in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-key variants, each equipped with its own 10 A relay for independent control.
The Moes Touch Dimmer Switch is one of my favorite wall switches. It is built to last and designed with a round physical button that acts as the main switch. When the switch is on, a faint LED bar serves as both an indicator and a touch dimmer. You can slide your finger across the line to adjust the brightness smoothly. These switches are very durable, and I have had some installed in my own smart home for over three years without any issues. They are supported in both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT and are also available as a rotary dimmer for those who prefer physical controls only.
The new Moes Star Light Wall Switch is a beautifully designed touch switch with a clean, minimalist look. Instead of a single touch area, the entire front plate is touch-sensitive, divided by slim light bars depending on the gang version. When pressed, the switch provides gentle vibration feedback, and the illuminated bars serve as elegant LED indicators. This switch operates over Zigbee and is available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 gang variants.
Smart Switch and Dimmer Modules
The Sonoff ZBMINIL2 is a compact Zigbee 3.0 relay made for installations without a neutral wire. It supports one channel up to 6A and is meant for basic light control in older homes where only line and load are available. Its low-leakage design keeps it powered without a neutral and works reliably with Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA, as long as the connected load stays within its limits.
The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 is the neutral-required version with a higher 10A rating, Detached Mode for using the wall switch as a stateless trigger, and a new Turbo Mode that improves Zigbee responsiveness by increasing how often the module communicates with the coordinator. It delivers more stable power, wider bulb compatibility, and faster control overall, making it the better choice when a neutral wire is available.
These Moes Smart Switch and Dimmer Modules come from the new Starlight series, which includes updated wall switches and compact in-wall modules. They use Zigbee for communication and are available in one or two channel versions. The switch models support up to 10A of total load, while the dimmers are rated for 150W on the single channel version and 2x100W on the dual channel model. At under 6 dollars per device, they offer excellent value for anyone building a budget friendly smart lighting setup.
Mini PCs
If you search for Mini PCs on AliExpress, you are going to get a headache. There are literally thousands of different makes and models with various specification options. It would be stupid to talk and suggest those that I have no clue if they are good or not. But I do own two Beelink Mini PCs, which have been really great as small Homelab servers.
My main Proxmox machines is built arround the Beelink EQ 12 Pro with the Intel N305, which is a huge overkill for most use cases. The S12 Pro is available with an N100 or N150, which is a much better choice for a Home Assistant server. If you prefer something more powerful and with Ryzen, the SER5 is a great pick!
Learn why a mini PC is the best hardware choice for Home Assistant.
But Beelink isn’t the only good option on AliExpress. The Firebat range of mini PCs, especially the AK2 model, has been getting a lot of positive feedback. It’s also available with Intel N100 or N150 processors and comes in configurations with 8 or 16 GB of RAM and 256, 500, or 1000 GB of storage. It includes multiple USB ports for peripherals like Zigbee dongles and Z-Wave sticks, and it’s generally a bit cheaper than the comparable Beelink range while offering great performance.
Matter and Thread Picks
The Zemismart MTP1 Roller Shade Driver is a Matter-certified beaded chain motor for curtains and shades. It works over Thread and supports roller, zebra, honeycomb, and venetian types. The unit includes an adjustable bracket, USB-C charging, and a built-in 6400 mAh battery. It offers three motor speeds and can lift shades up to 10 kg. The MTP1 connects directly to Home Assistant over Thread and responds quickly to open and close commands. This device is a next-gen controller for these types of shades, offering better performance than the popular Aqara E1 Roller Shade Driver.
This Tuya Matter-over-Thread Motion Sensor is a simple PIR motion detector with a built-in battery and a USB-C charging port. It offers a detection range of up to 12 meters and a 110° field of view. Since it detects motion only and not presence, it’s best suited for triggering lights or automations in Home Assistant Thread networks.
Similarly, the Tuya Matter-over-Thread Contact Sensor is an affordable door and window sensor that connects over Thread. Like the Tuya Motion Sensor, it can run on a single CR123A battery or via USB-C, offering up to two years of battery life. The main unit measures 87x27x23 mm, making it slightly larger than most door sensors but still easy to install and reliable in daily use.
Other 11.11 Sale Picks
The Sonoff SWV Zigbee Smart Water Valve is a fully-featured inline irrigation valve supporting Zigbee 3.0, flow metering, timed or volume-based watering cycles and integration with both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT. It tolerates pressures of around 0.06–0.8 MPa (≈0.6–8 bar) and comes with a battery compartment for four AA cells. In my tests, the flow sensor proved accurate within about a litre for 10 L test volumes, and the valve operated reliably when paired to a strong Zigbee mesh.
The Giex GX02 Zigbee Water Timer and Flow Meter offers a similar use case but emphasizes an improved plumbing connection (brass inlet), higher claimed pressure rating up to 8 bar, and a focus on garden sprinkler automation with built-in scheduling and full water consumption tracking. It also runs on 4×AA batteries and supports Zigbee integration via Zigbee2MQTT (though some advanced features are limited under ZHA).
I have been using both of these water valves during the summer, and I would say get whichever is cheaper.
The Loratap Zigbee 4-button remote is a great way to control lights and trigger different automations. It supports Zigbee direct binding and is available in 1, 2, 3 or 4-button variants, each with 3 separate actions.
The Zigbee IR Blaster Remote ZS06 is a simple, yet capable IR blaster controled through Zigbee2MQTT. It can clone traditional remotes for ACs, TVs and other electronics to be used on demand through Home Assistant.
The Zigbee Fingerbot is a mechanical button pusher designed for automating tasks by simply pressing a button. Despite its straightforward purpose, it’s a surprisingly versatile device that can also function as a switch. It can either press and hold a button or press and retract, depending on your needs. Since Wake-on-LAN (WoL) was unreliable in my setup, I’ve been using the Fingerbot to power on my office PC ever since I first reviewed it. You may recall the popularity of the SwitchBot Bot, which is a Bluetooth finger bot. This is a Zigbee device, which most of us prefer.
I can’t recommend strongly enough to always use an extension like alitools that provides price history and seller ratings. It’s extremely common on aliexpress for the final out of pocket prices to actually be higher during sales than other times, with a fake pre-sale “price” added to the page.
https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/devices/TS0207_repeater.html
As per the link above:
Warning
It is reported that this device does not relay messages of non TuYa devices, this can break your network!
Please if you want to be taken seriously as a smart home reviewer that encourages and endorses local devices, to keep up to date on your own device “recommendations”. You should stop recommending devices that lock you in even though it performs well in your reviews.
First off, I have doubts this is the same device.
But even if it is, I’ve been using two of these for far too long, with many different vendors/devices without any issues.
They work great. See the map here (Aqara, IKEA, Schneider, Tuya)
https://smarthomescene.com/reviews/extending-network-range-with-cheap-zigbee-signal-repeaters/#after-adding-the-zigbee-repeater
In the CN world, don’t be fooled by its outer appearance. Even cases that look identical/authentic can have different internals.
What are some benefits of using SMLight usb Zigbee dongle over Sonoff Zigbee dongle e? Some time ago everyone recommended Sonoff and now everyone recommends these SMLight dongles (as everyone I mean r/homeassistant)
Mostly flexibility.
The Sonoff ZBDongle-E is USB-only, whereas the SMLight USB coordinator can use USB, Wi-Fi, PoE or LAN/USB combo.
The chip is the same (EFR32MG21) and would perform the same.
If you already have the ZBDongle-E, no reason to change.
If you have some older coordinator, the SMLight SLZB-06M is the better choice.
Thanks
SMLight advertises that it uses 4 layers of PCB to avoid interference with USB port noise. Does Sonoff do the same? Does it matter even a bit? (Will probably get extension cord soon anyway)
It matters, yes, but you should be able to achieve the same thing if you add a shielded extension cord for the Sonoff
I have 2 of the Tuya ZG-204ZM, they are worthless, no matter what you do. Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, even a Tuya Zigbee hub don’t make them behave. There is a very long thread on the Zigbee2MQTT github about these, I suggest you take a read.
Can you share how you got the Loratap remotes to do binding? My understanding is they’re the typical Tuya devices that don’t support it. On mine with zigbee2mqtt I’m not seeing a genOnOff or genLevelCtrl cluster to bind with.
That’s not true. This remote supports binding from all source endpoints, which are 4 in my model. The binding clusters come from the target device e.g. a smart bulb, not the remote. The remote is simply a source, a trigger. So in your case, most likely your target does not support binding
The plot thickens! I wonder if there’s more than one version of this out there. I’m trying to bind to Hue lights which work fine with their remote. I can see the 4 source endpoints, but there’s no clusters available to select.
https://imgur.com/a/MbSnguI
Mine’s detected as:
TS0044 / _TZ3000_ee8nrt2l (4 button portable remote control) / Unknown firmware ID linking to https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/devices/SS6400ZB.html#loratap-ss6400zb
Oh, I think I figured it out! It supports binding to groups, but not devices. I somehow had no zigbee groups yet on that network, but once I created one the options appear. I can’t fully test it right now but I bet it works.
I wish devices were more standardized. I have another device from Lutron that only supports binding to devices, but it actually creates a hidden group under the hood.
How comes theres no mention of smart relays? Are you not a fan?
Lol, I’m working on a list rn 🙂
Hello, between SMLight SLZB-06M and the Sonoff Dongle Max MG24
Which one would have better range, since I live in Mexico and the house standard is concrete walls I need the best range I can get
They have the same antenna gain, so I expect the results would be 99.9% the same.
However, the SMLight SLZB-06M uses the EFR32MG21 chip while the Sonoff has the EFR32MG24, which is more powerful.
If you want same performance, you need to compare the SMLight SLZB-06MG24.
You can’t go wrong with either.
Cheers!