New device, USB Zigbee switch for USB devices, USB-A & USB-C ports

Just got this device from Aliex, seems to work good and it's a repeater. I'm using the HE generic switch driver, although it paired as "device" so the fingerprint isn't proper in the driver. I've not had any devices from "Hobeian" so not sure about quality/longevity.
Obviously can't use this to cut power to your hub, well because you'd never be able to turn it back on, but for other devices.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810332580934.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.665c1802OR8kQC&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

These are the pairing details:

USB Device Info

USB Zigbee switch
Manufacturer: HOBEIAN
Endpoint 01 application: A2
Endpoint 01 endpointId: 01
Endpoint 01 idAsInt: 1
Endpoint 01 inClusters: 0000,0003,0004,0005,0006,E002,EF00,EE00,E000
Endpoint 01 initialized: true
Endpoint 01 manufacturer: HOBEIAN
Endpoint 01 model: ZG-305Z
Endpoint 01 outClusters: 000A,0019
Endpoint 01 profileId: 0104
Endpoint 01 stage: 4
Endpoint 02 endpointId: 02
Endpoint 02 idAsInt: 2
Endpoint 02 inClusters: 0000,0003,0006,0004,0005
Endpoint 02 initialized: true
Endpoint 02 profileId: 0104
Endpoint 02 stage: 4

It seems to make some decent connections:

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Have you tried using the Generic Zigbee Multi-Endpoint switch driver? Those look like they are two independent switches. After switching to that driver and pressing Configure, you will have two child devices, one for each switch. The device Info you posted shows two endpoints, so I think the two ports are independent of each other.

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Thanks, I saw the other endpoint but didn't think to try the multi endpoint driver, annnnd... it works perfect, independent control of the USB ports, now to figure out the max power delivery, although I suspect about 5 watts max, and of course no QC , PPS or PD

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Theres a three port version as well. I'm experimenting with them, and a bunch of USB LEDS to make a status board sort of inspired by a butler's bell.

I have 4 3 port versions connected to a 4 port USB Hub, and a whole mess o USB extensions in a wooden box.

So far, they've behaved very well.

S.

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See here for pictures:

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Same here. Also I use just 2 of 3-port versions.

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I also fell into this rabbit hole recently... :wink:

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So you found a use for it? Mine's working well, but I'm using Red Green Blue. I even wrote a little app and driver for it.

This app/driver can be used with any colors if you find and replace all with case, to change colors in both the apps code and driver code. I didn't add a color option since I wrote it for myself. It gives you a virtual device to control all colors from one device.

You would need to to do a case sensitive replace all:
Replace all "Blue" with "Purple"
and replace all "blue" with "purple"

Parent App and Child
Install the app and it creates the child device.

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I've set mine up via RM doing same duty as the Shelly Plug & Third Reality night lights to inform me of status of a group of doors/windows. The plug/LEDs are relegated to the garage as it's too "industrial" looking, the nicer looking Shelly/Third Reality are in the house. :slight_smile: