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Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2








Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
| Weight | 157 g |
|---|---|
| Antenna Dimensions | 24 mm diameter, 164 mm height |
| Device Dimensions | 83 x 83 x 179 mm |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate plastic |
| Frequency Range | 2400–2483.5 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C (Device), 40°C to 85°C (Antenna) |
About this item
- Second-generation open platform adapter with optimized antenna and updated chip for superior Zigbee and Thread device compatibility and stability.
- Optimized antenna for strong, reliable Zigbee and Thread connections
- Updated Silicon Labs MG24 and ESP32-S3 chip for faster, more responsive performance
- Plug-and-play setup with Home Assistant wizard for easy migration and installation
- Open-source, unlocked design for easy tinkering and customization
- Wide compatibility with major Zigbee and Thread brands, plus OTA updates
How it scores
Good · likely 5.1 to 8.4 · low confidence
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Product description
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
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Product details
| Weight | 157 g |
|---|---|
| Antenna Dimensions | 24 mm diameter, 164 mm height |
| Device Dimensions | 83 x 83 x 179 mm |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate plastic |
| Frequency Range | 2400–2483.5 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C (Device), 40°C to 85°C (Antenna) |
| Peak Gain | -4 to -16 dBi |
| Power and Data | USB-C 5V, 500 mA |
| Supported Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Thread |
| Transmit Power | 10 dBm (Europe), -8 dBm (Rest of World) |