Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 / SkyConnect

Notice: The current batch of Connect ZBT-1 devices is not affected by the previous voltage regulator issue. All units are fully functional and verified to be issue-free! Only older batch 232401 (noted on the ZBT-1 box) used the faulty voltage regulators.

The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 (formerly known as SkyConnect) is designed to be a perfect match for Home Assistant Users. The device provides an easy connection with Zigbee or Thread.

The device is an EFR32 Series 2 (Silicon Labs EZSP v8) adapter that will transmit at a power of +20 dBm. The drive supports full-speed USB 2.0 when plugged into the included USB extender.

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 can also be used to turn your Home Assistant installation into a Thread border router. The first time that you connect your ZBT-1 to your HA Hub you will be prompted to select either Zigbee or Thread. If you want to install a different firmware please follow these instructions.

The USB Stick is Plug and Play, tightly integrated with the Zigbee Home Automation integration allowing for a beginner-friendly experience.

FEATURES

• 2.4GHz Multi-Protocol USB
• Transceiver
• Zigbee 3.0; Thread (Matter) 
• USB v2.0 full-speed
• TX power up to +20dBm
• Silabs EFR32MG21 Wireless SoC
• Over-The-Wire (OTW) update support
  
• Dual-Protocol operation (Deprecated, not recommended) 
• Made for Home Assistant, adaptable for any case
• Futureproof Wireless Transceiver
• Low-risk bundle device for Gateway

INCLUDES

• Connect ZBT-1 USB Device
• USB Extension Cable (50cm/19.6in.)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Support for Zigbee 3.0; Thread
• Over-the-wire (OTW) firmware updates
• USB v2.0 full-speed 
• Supply : 5V DC / up to 150mA
• USB: v2.0 full speed (12Mbps)
• Bridge: USB to UART, Silabs CP2102N
• Transceiver: Silabs EFR32MG21
• Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Antenna: PCB
• TX Power : up to +20dBm
• RX sensitivity : -104dBm (250kbps)
• Protocols: Zigbee 3.0; Thread 
• Stack: EmberZNet Serial Protocol (EZSP)
• Dimensions (LxWxH) : approx. 38.5 x 18 x 4,5mm
• Weight: 4g

LINKS

• EU CE Declaration of Conformity: https://skyconnect.home-assistant.io/resources/SkyConnect_DoC_EU_CE.pdf