Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
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The easiest way to add Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices to Home Assistant – all with the highest performance and stability.
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.
KEY FEATURES
- 📡 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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 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. |
NOTES
- Add Zigbee or Thread Support for your Home Assistant with these refurbished Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2, a customer-returned unit (often from Amazon) that was used or even unopened, then returned for reasons unrelated to any hardware issues. We have inspected and tested each one: no hardware repairs were needed — every unit was already working perfectly. We simply performed a factory reset by flashing the latest available firmware.
What's included:
-Connect ZBT-2 Base
-Antenna
-USB-C to USB-A Cable.
The hardware itself is in excellent, like-new condition. The original packaging may show cosmetic wear (dents, stickers, scratches, or opened seals), and extras like stickers, warranty cards, or safety information might be missing — but none of that affects performance. Through our partnership with Nabu Casa (the team behind Home Assistant), ameriDroid is proud to give this high-quality returned hardware a second life — reducing e-waste, conserving resources, and helping the planet — while you enjoy big savings and reliable, privacy-focused smart home performance. Orders ship within 1-2 business days with a 30-day warranty.
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Great product
It already broke, after 2 weeks lol
I used to rock an AOTEC Zigbee dongle using ZHA but I decided to upgrade to this one for different reasons: first, it can be used in either thread or Zigbee mode. Second, it is designed to be seamlessly integrated in HA. Third, the price is reasonable. Fourth, it is very elegant looking (to my eyes), to the point I would not be bothered if I had to set it up somewhere in the middle of my house, like the living room, for example. Finally, I decided to switch from ZHA to Zigbee2MQTT, which is far more customizable and powerful.
Setup was as easy as they claimed. I connected it to my HA box, and it was instantly discovered. I set it up with Zigbee2MQTT, and was able to quickly re-add all my zigbee devices into HA (since I migrated from ZHA to Z2M, it had to be done, sadly). I am not a HA power user by any stretch; however, I read good things about the Connect - ZBT-2, and decided to take a chance in order to improve my zigbee network. I am glad I did.
The ZBT-2 arrived within a few days of ordering. Plugged it into my Home Assistant Green device and it was immediately recognized. Couldn't have been easier. My house is just under 2000 sq feet and it seems to be covering the whole house. Switches in the room furthest from the ZBT-2 are working perfectly. Very satisfied with both the product and the service from ameriDroid.
There's not a whole lot to say. It was easy to install. I simply plugged it in. And it worked!