The nRF52840 Dongle is designed to work with Connect for Desktop as a wireless hardware device. The nRF52840 Dongle is a compact, lowcost USB dongle for Bluetooth lowpower, Bluetooth, thread, ZigBee, 802.15.4, ANT and 2.4GHz proprietary applications using the nRF52840 SoC. Dongle is the target hardware for use with Connect for Desktop because it is inexpensive, but still supports all shortrange wireless standards used by Nordic devices. Key benefits Broad protocol support Compatible with multiple shortrange wireless standards including Bluetooth lowpower, Bluetooth, thread, ZigBee, 802.15.4, ANT and 2.4GHz proprietary profiles, all powered by the nRF52840 SoC. Compatibility and ease of use Specifically designed to serve as target hardware for Connect for Desktop, enabling straightforward development, testing, and debugging with Nordic devices. Size and form factor Compact USB dongle design that is easy to plug into standard USB ports for portability and quick setup. Performance and value Provides versatile wireless capability at a low cost, making it suitable for development, prototyping, and testing without sacrificing supported standards. Reliable platform for Nordic wireless development Uses the established nRF52840 SoC to support a wide range of shortrange wireless standards in a single device. Use scenarios Development and testing with Connect for Desktop Use the dongle as the primary wireless target to develop and validate applications across Bluetooth lowpower, Bluetooth, Thread, ZigBee, 802.15.4, ANT and 2.4GHz proprietary protocols, all through Connect for Desktop. IoT prototyping and home automation Build and evaluate smallscale networks that leverage Thread, ZigBee, and 802.15.4 within a controlled desktop environment, enabling faster iteration and protocol verification. RF protocol conformance and debugging Inspect and troubleshoot shortrange wireless interactions across multiple Nordicsupported standards, facilitating conformance testing and debugging workflows in a desktop setup.