Name: Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 (formerly SkyConnect)
Brand: Smart Home Shop UK
SKU: 114992994
Price: 49.99 GBP
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Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 is a multi-protocol USB adapter for Zigbee, Thread, and Matter designed to be a perfect companion for Home Assistant. It provides plug-and-play Zigbee support today and Matter/Thread capability via firmware updates, enabling a future-proof smart home setup. Built on the Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 platform with +20 dBm transmit power, it offers reliable range, local control, and tight Home Assistant integration, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced users.

Key Features

Multi-protocol USB adapter supporting Zigbee, Thread, and Matter
Designed specifically for Home Assistant integration
Plug-and-play Zigbee support with beginner-friendly setup
Future Matter and Thread support via Home Assistant firmware updates
Based on Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 SoC (Series 2)
High transmit power up to +20 dBm for extended range
Supports Over-The-Wire (OTW) firmware updates via USB
Includes USB extender for improved placement and reduced interference

Use Cases

Zigbee Coordinator for Home Assistant

Use as the primary Zigbee controller for pairing and managing Zigbee devices locally in Home Assistant.

Matter and Thread Ready Smart Homes

Prepare your smart home for Matter and Thread devices through firmware updates provided by Home Assistant.

Beginner-Friendly Smart Home Setup

Get started quickly with a tightly integrated, officially supported Zigbee adapter designed for Home Assistant users.

Interference-Optimised Installations

Improve network reliability by positioning the adapter away from USB ports using the included extension cable.

What’s Included

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 USB adapter
USB extension cable

Technical Specifications

General

Supported protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Thread (OpenThread), Matter (via firmware)

Device type: USB multi-protocol radio adapter

Hardware

SoC: Silicon Labs EFR32MG21

Radio standard: IEEE 802.15.4 (2.4 GHz)

Transmit power: Up to +20 dBm

Adapter type: EZSP v8 (Series 2)

Connectivity

Interface: USB

USB standard: USB 2.0 full-speed (via USB extender)

Firmware updates: OTW (Over-The-Wire) via USB

Operating mode: RCP (Radio Co-Processor)

Compatibility

Primary platform: Home Assistant

Zigbee stack: EmberZNet / EZSP

Thread stack: OpenThread / Spinel (Matter over Thread)