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

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.