Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

The easiest way to add Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices to Home Assistant. The tuned antenna and next-generation MG24 chip deliver great performance and rock-solid stability, with plug-and-play setup and seamless migration.

Key Features

• Optimized antenna — provides the best possible connection to Zigbee or Thread devices.
• 4× more responsive — speed improvement over the first-generation adapter consistently improves device responsiveness.
• MG24 chip — updated Zigbee and Thread chip delivers the highest performance available with rock-solid stability.
• Open platform — 2nd generation Connect platform is more open, powerful, and blends into home decor.
• Built to be tinkered with — unlocked, open source, easy to open (no clips or glue), with accessible pads and pins.
• Plug and play — seamlessly migrate your Zigbee or Thread network using Home Assistant's built-in wizard.
• Choose your network — start a new Zigbee or Thread network in minutes.
• Cut smart home hub clutter — directly connect Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices to Home Assistant.
• Wide device compatibility — from proven Zigbee products to the latest Matter-enabled devices.
• OTA updates — Over-the-Air firmware updates for major brands, with the highest Zigbee and Thread compatibility.
• Wide software compatibility — supports ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, and OpenThread Border Router.
• Built by the Home Assistant team — reliable support from the people driving Home Assistant development.

What's in the Box

Antenna Base USB cable 1.5 m (USB 2.0/3.0) Quickstart guide

Supported protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Thread

Supported regions: All Zigbee and Thread regions and 2.4 GHz channels

Specifications

Product

ModelNC-ZBT-9741

ConformityCE, FCC, RCM

FCC ID2A8ZE04

OriginMade in China

Hardware

SoCsSilicon Labs MG24 · ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge)

Power & dataUSB-C, 5 V DC, 500 mA

ProtocolsZigbee 3.0, Thread

Frequency range2400 – 2483.5 MHz

Peak gain4.16 dBi

Transmit power10 dBm…