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Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

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Does the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Connect ZBT-2 runs either Zigbee 3.0 or Thread firmware, not both at once.

This USB-C adapter has a Silicon Labs MG24 radio and can make Home Assistant a Thread border router. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through Matter over Thread.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1][2]
Matter / Thread, native; 1 other path

Key facts

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3] (Sold through distributors.)
List price$49[3] as of
Works withHome Assistant[2]
RadioSilicon Labs MG24. Zigbee 3.0 or Thread, one at a time.[3]
PowerUSB-C, 5 V DC, 500 mA[3]

Integration paths

How the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / ThreadBRHome Assistant, OpenThread Border Router app, Thread firmware[1]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBHome Assistant[2]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[4]homeassistant_connect_zbt2Zigbee
  • Quality: Bronze[4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Roles in a smart home

Infrastructure roles

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
RoleActs as one
Thread border routerYes[1] (Cannot act as a standalone Thread border router separate from Home Assistant.)
Matter controllerunknown
Zigbee coordinatorYes[2][3] (Zigbee and Thread cannot run at the same time on one adapter. Recommended for new Zigbee networks.)
Bluetooth proxyunknown

Cite this page

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/home-assistant-connect-zbt-2. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant Thread integration
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant ZHA integration
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  3. [3]
    MFRhome-assistant.io / Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 product page
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  4. [4]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 integration
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