Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is an official Nabu Casa USB adapter that adds Zigbee, Thread, and Matter connectivity to a Home Assistant system (including Home Assistant Green). Plug it in for quick setup and start pairing compatible devices in minutes with Home Assistant’s built-in onboarding and migration tools.
Designed for strong wireless performance and stability, Connect ZBT-2 features an optimized antenna and a next-generation MG24 radio platform. It supports popular Home Assistant stacks including ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, and OpenThread Border Router, helping reduce smart home hub clutter by connecting devices directly to Home Assistant.
Official Home Assistant hardware by Nabu Casa; requires a Home Assistant system to use
Adds Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, and Matter connectivity via USB Type-A
Plug-and-play setup: start a new network quickly or migrate an existing one using Home Assistant’s wizard
Optimized antenna and MG24 chip for strong performance and rock-solid stability
Wide compatibility: supports ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, and OpenThread Border Router
Built to be tinkered with: open design with accessible pads/pins; easy to open (no clips or glue)
Supports OTA updates for major brands (via Home Assistant integrations)
