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# Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** TPH-106680
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/home-assistant-connect-zbt-2-thread-zigbee-router.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/home-assistant-connect-zbt-2-thread-zigbee-router.html.md))

The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 makes it straightforward to get started with Zigbee or Thread with Home Assistant.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $104.95 (inc GST) — $95.41 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $91.59 (exc GST) · 10+ $88.73 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns.

## How to buy

- **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=TPH-106680:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart.
- **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/TPH-106680:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.)
- **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there.
- **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works)
- **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt
## Description

The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is a USB-C powered Zigbee/Thread adapter for Home Assistant. It pairs easily with Raspberry Pi and other Home Assistant–supported Linux devices (including Home Assistant Green), bringing Zigbee, Thread, and Matter-over-Thread devices into Home Assistant with simple setup and migration.

### Features

- Optimised antenna for strong, reliable links to Zigbee or Thread devices.
- Approximately 4× faster than the first-generation adapter for snappier responses.
- Updated Silicon Labs MG24 Zigbee/Thread chip for stable, high performance.
- Second-generation Connect platform designed to be flexible and unobtrusive.
- Fully unlocked and open source design with easy-to-open case and accessible pads/pins.
- Plug-and-play migration of existing Zigbee or Thread networks using Home Assistant’s built-in wizard.
- Create a new Zigbee or Thread network in minutes.
- Connect Zigbee, Matter, and Thread devices directly to Home Assistant.
- Supports OTA updates for major brands via Home Assistant.
- Works with ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, and OpenThread Border Router.
 
### Specifications

- Chipsets: Silicon Labs MG24; ESP32-S3 (USB–serial bridge)
- Power/data: USB-C, 5 V DC, 500 mA
- Supported protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Thread
- Frequency range: 2400–2483.5 MHz
- Peak antenna gain: 4.16 dBi
- Transmit power: 8 dBm (rest of world), 10 dBm (Europe)
- Radiation pattern: Omnidirectional
- Antenna dimensions: 24 mm diameter, 164 mm height
- Device dimensions: 83 × 83 × 179 mm
- Device weight: 157 g
- Enclosure: Polycarbonate plastic; white and semi-transparent
- Environment: Indoor use only; avoid dust, heat sources, and direct sunlight
- Product number: Nabu Casa NC-ZBT-9741
- EAN: 0860011789741
 
### Resources

- [Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 Quick Start Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/ha-connect-zbt-2_quick-start-guide_v1-0_2884360159f.pdf)
- [ZBT-2 Documentation](https://support.nabucasa.com/hc/en-us/categories/29400540866973)
- [ZBT-2 launch livestream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSRvso6cbf0)
- [ZBT-2 FAQ](https://www.home-assistant.io/connect/zbt-2/#faq)
- [ZBT-2 Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/ha-zbt-2-nc-zbt-9741-specs-v1-0_10965ce279a.pdf)
 
### Package Contents

- 1 × Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 antenna
- 1 × Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 base
- 1 × 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable
- 1 × Printed Quick Start Guide

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/T/P/TPH-106680-8.jpg)