{"product_id":"sonoff-mini-d-gate-controller-copy","title":"SONOFF MINI-ZBD — Zigbee Dry Contact Smart Switch (NO\/NC)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pd *{box-sizing:border-box}.pd{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a1a2e;line-height:1.65;max-width:820px}.pd h1,.pd h2,.pd h3,.pd h4{line-height:1.3;margin-top:0}.pd h1{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px}.pd h2{font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:2px solid #f0f0f0}.pd h2:first-of-type{border-top:none;padding-top:0}.pd p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:15px;color:#444}.pd ul{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:0;list-style:none}.pd ul li{padding:5px 0 5px 24px;position:relative;font-size:14px;color:#444}.pd ul li::before{content:'✓';position:absolute;left:0;color:#059669;font-weight:700}.pd-trust{display:flex;gap:12px;margin:16px 0 24px;flex-wrap:wrap}.pd-trust-item{flex:1;min-width:130px;background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 12px;text-align:center}.pd-trust-item .ico{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:3px}.pd-trust-item .lbl{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.3px}.pd-trust-item .sub{font-size:11px;color:#888}.pd-feat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;margin:16px 0}@media(max-width:600px){.pd-feat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}.pd-feat{background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px}.pd-feat .fi{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:6px}.pd-feat h4{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin:0 0 6px}.pd-feat p{font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.55}.pd-tip{background:#ecfdf5;border-left:4px solid #059669;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;font-size:13px;color:#065f46}.pd-warn{background:#fffbeb;border-left:4px solid #d97706;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;font-size:13px;color:#92400e}.pd-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px}.pd-specs tr:nth-child(even){background:#f8f9fa}.pd-specs td{padding:11px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0}.pd-specs td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;width:42%}.pd-specs td:last-child{color:#555}.pd-faq{margin:10px 0}.pd-faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden}.pd-faq summary{padding:14px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}.pd-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.pd-faq summary::after{content:'▼';font-size:12px;color:#999;transition:transform .2s}.pd-faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg)}.pd-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0}.pd-faq .faq-body{padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.65}.pd-support{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin:14px 0}@media(max-width:600px){.pd-support{grid-template-columns:1fr}}.pd-support-card{background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 16px;text-align:center}.pd-support-card .si{font-size:28px;margin-bottom:6px}.pd-support-card h4{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin:0 0 6px}.pd-support-card p{font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.5}.pd-support-card a{color:#1e40af;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}.pd-cta{background:#1a1a2e;border-radius:12px;padding:32px 24px;text-align:center;color:#fff;margin:24px 0}.pd-cta h3{font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 6px;color:#fff}.pd-cta p{font-size:14px;opacity:.7;margin:0 0 4px;color:#fff}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e🚪 SONOFF MINI-ZBD — Zigbee Dry Contact Smart Switch (NO\/NC)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smart way to control gates, garage doors, geysers and gear that needs a \u003cstrong\u003evolt-free (dry contact)\u003c\/strong\u003e trigger. The MINI-ZBD is a \u003cstrong\u003eZigbee 3.0 dry-contact relay\u003c\/strong\u003e with both \u003cstrong\u003eNO (normally open)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNC (normally closed)\u003c\/strong\u003e modes — it switches a circuit \u003cem\u003ewithout supplying power to it\u003c\/em\u003e, so you can automate existing equipment without rewiring. Runs on \u003cstrong\u003e110–240V AC or 12–48V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e, controls DC loads up to 8W directly, and drives high-power equipment via a contactor. \u003cstrong\u003eZigbee hub required.\u003c\/strong\u003e MPN: \u003cstrong\u003eMINI-ZBD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eFree Delivery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eOrders over R2,500\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🇿🇦\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eLocal Stock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eShips from Gauteng\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🔀\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eDry Contact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eNO \/ NC · Volt-Free\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e📡\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eZigbee 3.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eHub Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Zigbee hub required.\u003c\/strong\u003e No WiFi — pair it to a SONOFF Zigbee gateway (ZB Bridge-P\/U, NSPanel Pro, iHost) or a ZBDongle-E\/P running ZHA \/ Zigbee2MQTT. This is a wired DIY device — if you're not confident working with gate\/garage controllers or mains wiring, please use a qualified installer. Apple Home is supported \u003cstrong\u003evia a Matter bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZBBridge-U \/ iHost \/ eWeLink CUBE), not natively.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e⚡ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Contact (Volt-Free) Output\u003c\/strong\u003e — switches a circuit without sending power through it, so it works like a smart \"finger\" pressing the trigger terminals on your existing gate, garage or boiler controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNO \u0026amp; NC Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports both normally open and normally closed wiring, so it fits almost any controller or alarm\/interlock setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC or DC Powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — accepts 110–240V AC \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e 12–48V DC input, so it drops straight into mains wiring or low-voltage solar \/ battery \/ RV systems with no extra converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect DC Load Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives DC solenoid valves and motors up to 8W directly, with fast response and low resistance for better load protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Power via Contactor\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair it with a contactor to switch heavy loads (geyser elements, aircon, large pumps, borehole) using a safe low-power signal — no need for an expensive high-wattage smart switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZigbee Router (Turbo Mode)\u003c\/strong\u003e — mains\/DC powered, so it extends your Zigbee mesh, strengthens signal and reduces dead zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Control \u0026amp; Automation\u003c\/strong\u003e — schedules, scenes and remote control via eWeLink, or full local control in Home Assistant (ZHA \/ Zigbee2MQTT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant through your Zigbee hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🏠 Perfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-feat-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e🚪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGates \u0026amp; Garage Doors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire it across the trigger terminals on your gate or garage motor and open\/close from your phone or an automation — no proprietary remote needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e🔥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeyser via Contactor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive a contactor to switch your geyser element on a schedule or around solar — control a heavy load safely with a low-power dry-contact signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIrrigation \u0026amp; Boreholes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl sprinkler valves, pumps and DC solenoids on tailored schedules to cut water use and keep the garden going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e🔋\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolar \/ Battery \/ RV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12–48V DC input makes it ideal for low-voltage off-grid, caravan and boat automation without adding a power converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💡 What \"dry contact\" means:\u003c\/strong\u003e A normal smart switch supplies power to whatever it controls. A dry-contact switch just opens and closes a pair of terminals — exactly like pressing a button — \u003cem\u003ewithout\u003c\/em\u003e any voltage of its own. That's what lets it safely automate gate motors, garage controllers, boilers and alarm inputs that expect a simple trigger, not mains power.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e★ Before you publish:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm the exact \u003cstrong\u003edimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edry-contact contact rating\u003c\/strong\u003e from the retail box \/ SONOFF spec sheet and add them to the table below. Direct DC load is rated to \u003cstrong\u003e8W\u003c\/strong\u003e; anything heavier must go through a contactor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSONOFF MINI Dry — Zigbee Dry Contact Smart Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMINI-ZBD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry contact (volt-free) relay — NO \u0026amp; NC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110–240V AC · or · 12–48V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect DC Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8W (motors, solenoid valves)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Power Loads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia external contactor (aircon, geyser, large pumps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry-Contact Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★ confirm on packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZigbee 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZigbee Router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Turbo Mode, extends mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHub Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — ZB Bridge-P\/U, NSPanel Pro, iHost, ZBDongle-E\/P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZHA · Zigbee2MQTT (local control)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple Home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia Matter bridge (ZBBridge-U \/ iHost \/ eWeLink CUBE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoice Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Alexa · Google Assistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeWeLink (iOS \u0026amp; Android)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★ confirm on packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a dry contact and why does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eA dry contact is a \u003cstrong\u003evolt-free\u003c\/strong\u003e switch — it just opens and closes two terminals like a push-button, without supplying any power. That's exactly what gate motors, garage controllers, boilers and alarm inputs expect, so the MINI-ZBD can automate them safely without changing the existing wiring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it open my gate or garage door?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsually yes\u003c\/strong\u003e — most gate and garage motors have trigger terminals designed for a momentary dry-contact pulse. Wire the MINI-ZBD across those terminals and you can operate the door from the app or an automation. Check your motor's manual for the trigger input.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it switch my geyser or aircon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eNot directly for heavy loads — but it's the perfect low-power \u003cem\u003econtroller\u003c\/em\u003e. Use it to drive a \u003cstrong\u003econtactor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the contactor switches the high-current geyser element, aircon or large pump. Direct control is limited to DC loads up to 8W.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a hub?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's Zigbee 3.0 with no WiFi — pair it to a SONOFF Zigbee gateway (ZB Bridge-P\/U, NSPanel Pro, iHost) or a ZBDongle-E\/P running ZHA \/ Zigbee2MQTT.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I power it from a 12V or 24V system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It accepts 12–48V DC as well as 110–240V AC, so it's well suited to solar, battery, RV and boat setups without an extra converter.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with Home Assistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e — supported in ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT via a SONOFF Zigbee dongle for full local control and automation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🤝 Need Help? 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