Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 makes it straightforward to get started with Zigbee or Thread with Home Assistant, and is fully compatible with Raspberry Pi and other Home Assistant-supported Linux devices such as the Home Assistant Green.The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 makes it straightforward to get started with Zigbee or Thread with Home Assistant, and is fully compatible with Raspberry Pi and other Home Assistant-supported Linux devices such as the Home Assistant Green.
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Key Features
???? Optimised antenna – provides a strong, reliable connection to Zigbee or Thread devices.
⚡ More responsive – around 4x faster than the first-generation adapter, improving device response times.
???? Pure performance – the updated MG24 Zigbee/Thread chip offers excellent performance and stable operation.
???? Open platform – the second-generation Connect platform is more open, flexible, and designed to fit neatly into the home.
????️ Built to be tinkered with – fully unlocked and open source, with an easy-to-open case and accessible pads and pins.
???? Plug and play – migrate your Zigbee or Thread network using Home Assistant’s built-in wizard.
???? Choose your network – start a new Zigbee or Thread network in a few minutes.
???? Cut smart home hub clutter – connect your Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices directly to Home Assistant.
???? A world of devices – works with everything from long-established Zigbee products to modern Matter devices.
???? All the power of Home Assistant – wide Zigbee and Thread compatibility, plus OTA updates for major brands.
✅ Reliable to the core – developed by the team behind Home Assistant.
???? Wide compatibility – works with ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, and OpenThread Border Router.
Specifications
| SoCs | Silicon Labs MG24, ESP32-S3 (USB–serial bridge) |
| Power and data | USB-C, 5V DC, 500mA |
| Supported protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Thread |
| Frequency range | 2400–2483.5 MHz |
| Peak gain | 4.16 dBi |
| Transmit power | 10 dBm (Europe), 8 dBm (rest of world) |
| Radiation pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Antenna dimensions | 24 mm diameter, 164 mm height |
| Device dimensions | 83 × 83 × 179 mm |
| Device weight | 157 g |
| Enclosure material | Polycarbonate plastic |
| Enclosure colour | White and semi-transparent |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 65°C (antenna: –40°C to +85°C) |
| Humidity | Non-condensing |
| Environment | Indoor use only; avoid dust, heat sources, and direct sunlight |
What's in the box?
1 x Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 antenna
1 x Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 base
1 x 1.5m USB-A to USB-C cable
1 x Printed Quickstart guide
Resources
- Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 Quick Start Guide
- ZBT-2 Documentation
- ZBT-2 launch livestream
- ZBT-2 FAQ
- ZBT-2 Datasheet
- Product number: Nabu Casa NC-ZBT-9741
- EAN: 0860011789741
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Availability:
Out of Stock
- Model: HA Connect ZBT-2
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