{"product_id":"home-assistant-connect-zbt-2","title":"Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant Connect ZBT-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring Zigbee or Thread devices into Home Assistant with the official Connect ZBT-2 adapter. Connect it to your Home Assistant system by USB-C, choose the protocol you want to use, and follow the setup wizard to create a new network or migrate an existing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an optimised external antenna and updated Silicon Labs MG24 chip, ZBT-2 is designed to provide a stable connection for your smart home devices. Its faster adapter connection also improves responsiveness compared with the previous Connect ZBT-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Zigbee or Thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a Zigbee adapter or dedicate it to Thread for Matter-over-Thread devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Home Assistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guided setup, one-click updates and migration tools make it straightforward to get started or upgrade from an older adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimised antenna:\u003c\/strong\u003e The external antenna and base are designed for reliable 2.4 GHz connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZigbee2MQTT compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also used with Zigbee2MQTT by customers who prefer that setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to open, with accessible pins and pads for those who like to tinker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich protocol should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eZigbee\u003c\/strong\u003e to connect Zigbee devices through Home Assistant. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eThread\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to connect Matter-over-Thread devices. \u003cstrong\u003eOne ZBT-2 runs one protocol at a time\u003c\/strong\u003e; to run separate Zigbee and Thread networks, you’ll need a dedicated adapter for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatter-over-Wi-Fi devices do not require the ZBT-2 for their Wi-Fi connection. Compatibility and available features can vary by device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported protocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Zigbee or Matter-over-Thread (one protocol at a time).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicon Labs MG24; ESP32-S3 USB-serial bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection and power:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C, 5 V DC, 500 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2400–2483.5 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83 × 83 × 179 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 157 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect ZBT-2 antenna and base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 m USB-C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-start guide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nabu Casa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47941198545067,"sku":"NC- ZBT-9741","price":88.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2308\/2087\/files\/HAZBT2.png?v=1790253994","url":"https:\/\/www.ozsmartthings.com.au\/products\/home-assistant-connect-zbt-2","provider":"Oz Smart Things Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}