Product description: Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 - ZigBee / Thread compatible - Nabu Casa
The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is a modern USB gateway from Nabu Casa , designed to work with Home Assistant . The device allows you to build your own ZigBee 3.0 and Thread networks , allowing you to connect multiple home automation devices. The ZBT-2 features an optimized, large antenna and high compatibility with the ZHA and ZigBee2MQTT platforms . Compared to the ZBT-1 model, it provides significantly better performance (up to 4 times faster than the ZBT-1 ).
Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 - ZigBee / Thread compatible - Nabu Casa.
Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is compatible with ZigBee and Thread protocols.
Main features of the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
- ZigBee 3.0 and Thread compatibility: enables network creation and migration in Home Assistant
- Optimized 4.16 dBi antenna: Provides excellent range and signal stability
- USB Type-C connection: 5V DC, 500mA power supply and data transmission via a single connector
- Automatic firmware updates: device updates during initial setup
- Network backup and migration support: supports migration from ZBT-1, deCONZ and ZigBee2MQTT
- Status LEDs: Indicates connection status and mounting position
Practical applications
The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is an excellent choice for Home Assistant users looking to expand their smart home system with ZigBee and Thread devices. It works well in both new installations and when migrating from previous solutions (ZBT-1, deCONZ, ZigBee2MQTT). It enables the stable and secure integration of sensors, lighting, sockets, and other devices.
What is Home Assistant?
Home Assistant is an open-source smart home management platform that enables the integration of hundreds of different devices and technologies into a single, centralized system. It operates locally —without the need for a cloud connection—ensuring a high level of privacy, security, and reliability . With Home Assistant, you can control lighting, heating, blinds, alarms, multimedia, and many other devices via a mobile app, automations, or voice commands . The system is continually developed by a global community and supported by Nabu Casa, the creator of official devices such as Home Assistant Green and Yellow .
The optimized antenna and USB Type-C connector ensure wide range and reliable communication.
Elements included in the set.
Technical specifications of the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
- Model: NC-ZBT-9741
- Chips: Silicon Labs MG24 (ZigBee / Thread), ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge)
- Power and data: USB Type-C, 5V DC, 500mA
- Protocols: ZigBee 3.0, Thread
- Frequency range: 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
- Antenna gain: 4.16 dBi
- Transmitting power: 8 dBm (rest of the world), 10 dBm (EU)
- Radiation pattern: omnidirectional
- Housing material: polycarbonate (white and translucent)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 65°C
- Humidity: non-condensing, for indoor use
- Antenna dimensions: 24 mm (diameter), 164 mm (height)
- Dimensions: 83 x 83 x 179 mm
- Weight: 157 g
Contents of the set
- Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
- User documentation
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