Description
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 messages
- 📡 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.
Key features
- In the box: Antenna, Base, 1.5 m (4.9 ft) USB-cable (USB 2.0/3.0), Quickstart guide.
- Supported features: Zigbee 3.0 and Thread.
- Supported regions: All Zigbee and Thread regions and 2.4 GHz channels.
- Chips inside: Silicon Labs MG24 (Zigbee 3.0 and Thread chip) and ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge).
Specifications
Product | ||
| Model No. | NC-ZBT-9741 | |
| Conformity | CE, FCC, RCM | |
| FCC-ID | 2A8ZE04 | |
| Origin | Made in China | |
Product details | ||
| SoCs | Silicon Labs MG24 ESP32-S3 (USB-serial bridge) | |
| Power and data | USB-C, 5 V DC, 500mA | |
| Supported protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Thread | |
| 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 (EU) 8 dBm (rest of world) | |
| Radiation pattern | Omnidirectional | |
| Dimensions antenna | 24 mm diameter, 164 mm height | |
| Device characteristics | ||
| Dimensions & weight | 83 x 83 x 179 mm, 157 g | In box: 227 x 168 x 42 mm, 350 g | |
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| Environmental operating conditions
| Indoor use only 0 °C to 65 °C (antenna -40 to +85 °C) 32 °F to 149 °F Humidity: non-condensing Keep in dry, not excessively dusty, environment to avoid damage to the unit. Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or near any heat source, as this can cause overheating. | |
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