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Product description: SMLIGHT SLZB-07 - ZigBee gateway EFR32MG21 for Home Assistant - USB interface
The SMLIGHT SLZB-07 is a small, energy-efficient USB adapter designed to build a stable and efficient ZigBee network in smart home systems. Utilizing the modern EFR32MG21 chip, it ensures high performance, low power consumption, and full compatibility with ZigBee 3.0 . The adapter works seamlessly with the Home Assistant platform, enabling easy configuration via both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT . Thread and Matter support make the gateway ready for the development of modern home automation standards. Thanks to its compact design and pre-installed software, the SLZB-07 simply connects to a USB port on your computer, Raspberry Pi , or miniPC to begin network configuration.

The SLZB-07 series is a compact and energy-saving alternative to complex coordinators equipped with an Ethernet interface.
Main features of the ZigBee gateway
- Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 chip : provides high performance and full support for the ZigBee 3.0 standard
- Home Assistant compatibility : works with ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT integrations
- Thread and Matter support : enables the use of modern communication standards in Smart Home systems
- Factory-installed software : the device is ready to work immediately after connection
- USB interface : quick installation without additional power supply
- 3 dB antenna : improves wireless communication range
- 20 dB signal amplifier : increases the quality and stability of the connection with ZigBee devices
- OTA updates : remote software update capability
- Compact housing : small dimensions make it easy to install on a computer, Raspberry Pi or miniPC
ZigBee 3.0 - reliable communication for a smart home
ZigBee 3.0 is an energy-efficient wireless communication standard designed for IoT devices and building automation. It enables the creation of extensive mesh networks in which devices communicate with each other, increasing the range and reliability of the entire system. Compatibility with the Home Assistant , ZHA , and Zigbee2MQTT platforms allows the SMLIGHT SLZB-07 adapter to integrate sensors, switches, lighting, sockets, and many other smart home devices from various manufacturers into a single management system.

The gateway is suitable for plug and play installations with PCs, Raspberry Pi and miniPCs.
Technical specifications of SMLIGHT SLZB-07
- Main radio chip: Silicon Labs EFR32MG21
- USB-UART chip: CP2102N
- Communication standard: ZigBee 3.0
- Thread Support: Yes
- Matter Support: Yes
- Home Assistant integration: ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT
- Maximum serial transmission speed: up to 921 kbps
- ZigBee output gain: 20 dB
- Antenna gain: 3 dB
- Software update: OTA
- Interface: USB
- Automatic programming of EFR32 system: yes
- Working environment: 5 to 35°C
- Maximum number of supported devices: up to 200
Contents of the set
- SMLIGHT SLZB-07 USB Adapter
- 3 dB antenna
| Comparison of models from the SLZB-07 series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SLZB-07 | SLZB-07P7 | SLZB-07P10 | SLZB-07MG24 |
| Zigbee/Thread SoC | EFR32MG21 | CC2652P7 | CC2674P10 | EFR32MG24 |
| SoC Manufacturer | Silicon Labs | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Silicon Labs |
| Max connected devices | up to 200 | up to 250 | up to 400 | up to 350 |
| The best choice for | ZHA | Zigbee2MQTT | Zigbee2MQTT | ZHA / Thread |
| Good compatibility with | Zigbee2MQTT | ZHA | ZHA | Zigbee2MQTT |
| ZigBee support | Yes, native ZigBee support on all models | |||
| Thread Support | Yes, native Thread support on all models | |||
| Multiprotocol | Yes | NO | NO | Yes |
| Attention | Multiprotocol mode is not recommended by Home Assistant | |||
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