A Zigbee smart plug with power monitoring, overload protection and a compact design.
Smart plugs let you save energy and automate mains powered devices. These ones use the Zigbee 3.0 protocol, which means they will work with a wide range of smart home hubs (we like Home Assistant at Pirate HQ). They're 13A max (16A max for the European version) which means you can use them with a variety of small appliances and they have built in power monitoring and overload protection.
To use Zigbee devices, you’ll need a Zigbee-compatible USB dongle connected to an always-on computer (a Raspberry Pi is ideal!) or a dedicated smart home solution like the excellent Home Assistant Green (with Zigbee dongle) or the Sonoff iHost.
Features
- Remote Control: Turn devices on and off from anywhere using a smartphone app
- Smart Scheduling: Create timers, and daily routines to automatically power devices on/off (e.g., fans, lamps, coffee makers).
- Power Monitoring: Identify energy-hungry devices and reduce electricity costs. You can also monitor the energy draw to identify when processes have finished.
- Overload Protection: Safeguard your appliances and home by setting overload protection. The S60ZB will cut off power when excessive current is detected, preventing damage and ensuring safe operation at all times.
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Home Automation: Integrate with other smart devices (like lights, thermostats, or sensors) to create automated scenes or routines.
- Zigbee Repeater: This mains powered device works as a Zigbee repeater, so you can use it to extend the range of your Zigbee mesh network.
- Wide Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Home Assistant and other Zigbee enabled Smart Home solutions.
Tech Specs
| Model | S60ZBTPG (UK) | S60ZBTPF (Europe) |
| Input | 250V~50/60Hz MAX 13A μ | 250V~50/60Hz MAX 16A μ |
| MCU | TLSR8656 | TLSR8656 |
| Max Load (Resistive*) | Voltage: 250V; Current: 13A; Power: 3250W |
Voltage: 250V; Current: 16A; Power: 4000W |
| Standby Power Consumption | <1W | <1W |
| Wireless connectivity | Zigbee3.0 | Zigbee3.0 |
| Environment | Indoor | Indoor |
| Dimensions | 58x58x42mm | 50x50x61.5mm |
* Note that Sonoff recommends only using these smart plugs with resistive loads that comply with the listed parameters. Inductive loads driven by motors (like air conditioners, refrigerators, or washing machines) often draw a high inrush current at startup, which can exceed the plug's rated current and potentially cause damage.
Resources
Check out the Sonoff knowledge centre for technical details, compatibility, troubleshooting and setup tips:
What Is Zigbee?
Zigbee is a wireless standard enabling low-power, secure connections between smart devices. Widely used in home automation for devices such as thermostats, sensors, and locks, its energy efficiency allows some devices to operate for years on a single coin cell battery.
One of Zigbee’s greatest advantages is its local nature – no need for cloud subscriptions or even an internet connection. Everything can remain within your home, ensuring both high security and resilience against internet outages.
Top brands like IKEA, Innr, Philips Hue, Tuya, and Sonoff offer Zigbee-supported devices. This allows you to combine products from various manufacturers into one smart home setup, ensuring you’re not locked into a single vendor – brilliant!
With an indoor range of 10–100 metres and extended outdoor coverage, Zigbee’s mesh networking ensures reliable communication, even if some devices go offline. Its robust security features, including encryption and key protection, safeguard your smart home and keep it under your control.
Learn more about Zigbee on the official Zigbee website.