
Home Assistant Connect Zigbee/Thread/Matter Adapter (ZBT-2)
This official adapter with built-in antenna and indicator light is the easiest way to connect Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices up to Home Assistant.
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.
ZBT-2 is the perfect partner for Home Assistant Green but it also works great if you're running Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi. We stock sensors, switches, lightbulbs and other devices that you can use it to connect to - view all Zigbee or view all Matter.
Want to find out more about ZBT-2? Check out the launch live stream!
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.
In the box
- Antenna
- Base
- 1.5 m (4.9 ft) USB-cable (USB 2.0/3.0)
- Quickstart guide.
Specifications
- Model: NC-ZBT-9741
- Conformity: CE, FCC, RCM
- FCC-ID: 2A8ZE04
- SoCs: Silicon Labs MG24 (Zigbee 3.0 and Thread chip) and ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge)
- Power and data: USB-C, 5 V DC, 500mA
- Supported protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Thread
- Supported regions: All Zigbee and Thread regions and 2.4 GHz channels.
- 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
- Dimensions & weight: 83 x 83 x 179 mm, 157 g
- Enclosure material: Polycarbonate plastic
- Environmental operating conditions: Indoor use only
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Home Assistant Connect Zigbee/Thread/Matter Adapter (ZBT-2)
This official adapter with built-in antenna and indicator light is the easiest way to connect Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices up to Home Assistant.
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.
ZBT-2 is the perfect partner for Home Assistant Green but it also works great if you're running Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi. We stock sensors, switches, lightbulbs and other devices that you can use it to connect to - view all Zigbee or view all Matter.
Want to find out more about ZBT-2? Check out the launch live stream!
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.
In the box
- Antenna
- Base
- 1.5 m (4.9 ft) USB-cable (USB 2.0/3.0)
- Quickstart guide.
Specifications
- Model: NC-ZBT-9741
- Conformity: CE, FCC, RCM
- FCC-ID: 2A8ZE04
- SoCs: Silicon Labs MG24 (Zigbee 3.0 and Thread chip) and ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge)
- Power and data: USB-C, 5 V DC, 500mA
- Supported protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Thread
- Supported regions: All Zigbee and Thread regions and 2.4 GHz channels.
- 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
- Dimensions & weight: 83 x 83 x 179 mm, 157 g
- Enclosure material: Polycarbonate plastic
- Environmental operating conditions: Indoor use only
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This official adapter with built-in antenna and indicator light is the easiest way to connect Zigbee, Matter, or Thread devices up to Home Assistant.
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.
ZBT-2 is the perfect partner for Home Assistant Green but it also works great if you're running Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi. We stock sensors, switches, lightbulbs and other devices that you can use it to connect to - view all Zigbee or view all Matter.
Want to find out more about ZBT-2? Check out the launch live stream!
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.
In the box
- Antenna
- Base
- 1.5 m (4.9 ft) USB-cable (USB 2.0/3.0)
- Quickstart guide.
Specifications
- Model: NC-ZBT-9741
- Conformity: CE, FCC, RCM
- FCC-ID: 2A8ZE04
- SoCs: Silicon Labs MG24 (Zigbee 3.0 and Thread chip) and ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge)
- Power and data: USB-C, 5 V DC, 500mA
- Supported protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Thread
- Supported regions: All Zigbee and Thread regions and 2.4 GHz channels.
- 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
- Dimensions & weight: 83 x 83 x 179 mm, 157 g
- Enclosure material: Polycarbonate plastic
- Environmental operating conditions: Indoor use only







