Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
The easiest way to start with Zigbee or Thread is now even better

Product description
The easiest way to start with Zigbee or Thread just got even better – with Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2. The precisely tuned antenna and next-generation chip have been further optimized to provide great performance and rock-solid stability. Built on the open, second-generation Connect platform, it’s easy to tinker with and blends easily into the home. Setup and migration are effortless, giving you all the power of Home Assistant with plug-and-play simplicity. Connect a world of Zigbee or Matter devices directly to Home Assistant today.
Mid-sized description
The new Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 makes starting with Zigbee or Thread easier than ever. With a precisely tuned antenna, next-gen chip, and effortless setup, it delivers plug-and-play connectivity to a wide variety of Zigbee and Matter devices.
One-liner
The easiest way to add Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices to Home Assistant – all with the highest performance and stability.

Key messages
● 📡 OPTIMIZED ANTENNA – providing the best possible connection to Zigbee or Thread devices.
● ⚡ MORE RESPONSIVE – with 4× improvement in speed over our first-generation adapter, it consistently improves device responsiveness.
● 🚀 PURE PERFORMANCE – an updated Zigbee and Thread chip (MG24) gives it the highest performance available while providing rock-solid stability.
● 🆕 OPEN PLATFORM – upgrading to the 2nd generation Connect platform means it’s more open, powerful, and blends into home decor.
● 🛠️ BUILT TO BE TINKERED WITH – unlocked, open source, and easy to open (no clips or glue), with accessible pads and pins.
● 🔌 PLUG AND PLAY – seamlessly migrate your Zigbee or Thread network with Home Assistant’s included 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 you already have to Home Assistant.
● 🌎 A WORLD OF DEVICES – connect everything from proven Zigbee products to the latest Matter-enabled devices.
● 💪 ALL THE POWER OF HOME ASSISTANT – highest Zigbee and Thread compatibility, with Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for major brands.
● ✅ RELIABLE TO THE CORE – built by the team driving forward Home Assistant development.
● 🔄 WIDE COMPATIBILITY – supports ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, and OpenThread Border Router.
Key features
● In the box: Antenna, Base, 1.5 m (4.9 ft) USB-cable (USB 2.0/3.0), Quickstart guide.
● Supported features: Zigbee 3.0 and Thread.
● Supported regions: All Zigbee and Thread regions and 2.4 GHz channels.
● Chips inside: Silicon Labs MG24 (Zigbee 3.0 and Thread chip) and ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge).

Specifications
Product
Model No. NC-ZBT-9741
Conformity CE, FCC, RCM
FCC-ID 2A8ZE04
Origin Made in China
Product details
SoCs Silicon Labs MG24
ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge)
Power and data USB-C, 5 V DC, 500mA
Supported protocols Zigbee 3.0, Thread

Antenna characteristics
Different building materials and placement of the unit will affect the wireless connectivity range.

Frequency range 2400-2483.5 MHz
Peak gain 4.16 dBi
Transmit power 10 dBm (Europe)
8 dBm (rest of world)
Radiation pattern Omnidirectional
Dimensions antenna 24 mm diameter, 164 mm height

Device characteristics
Dimensions & weight 83 x 83 x 179 mm, 157 g |
In box: 227 x 168 x 42 mm, 350 g

Enclosure material ● Polycarbonate plastic
● Colors: white and semi-transparent

Environmental operating conditions
Indoor use only
0 °C to 65 °C (antenna -40 to +85 °C)
32 °F to 149 °F

Humidity: non-condensing
Keep in dry, not excessively dusty, environment to avoid damage to the unit.

Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or near any heat source, as this can cause overheating.