Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 USB Stick with Zigbee Thread Matter

The Home Assistant Sky Connect Stick ZBT-1 is a powerful USB stick that expands your smart home with three central radio standards: Zigbee, Thread, and Matter. With this stick, you can easily expand your system with a variety of devices and rely on future-proof technologies. It has been specifically developed for use with Home Assistant and integrates seamlessly into your existing setup. Installation is straightforward and is done clearly via the Home Assistant user interface. By supporting both Zigbee and Thread simultaneously, the stick is ideally suited to connect current as well as upcoming devices from various manufacturers. Matter provides a unified, cross-manufacturer standard that makes your smart home even more comfortable. The ZBT-1 is USB-based and thus suitable for direct use with a Home Assistant Yellow, Home Assistant Green, or any system with a USB connection. With its compact design, it takes up little space and can be positioned flexibly. The radio range is stable and is adjusted to typical living spaces through the integrated antenna. Whether you're integrating new sensors, lighting, or actuators - the stick offers you full control. Thanks to ongoing updates, the system remains secure and up to date. A forward-looking solution for anyone wanting to take their smart home to the next level.

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Features:

Supports multiple standards: The stick combines Zigbee, Thread, and Matter in a single device, making your smart home maximally flexible.
Perfect for Home Assistant users: The connection is simply via USB, and future Matter support is provided through a firmware update.
Future-proof through Matter: With Matter, you are well-prepared for upcoming generations of devices from various manufacturers.
Reliable communication: The stick transmits with a power of up to +20 dBm for stable connections throughout the living area.
Dual-protocol operation: Allows simultaneous use of two protocols - Zigbee and Matter - for maximum compatibility.
High performance with low energy consumption: The integrated EFR32MG21 Wireless SoC ensures energy-efficient and secure connections in the 2.4 GHz range.
Full USB 2.0 speed: Supports USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) when used with the included USB extension cable.
Easy update process: Firmware updates can be conveniently performed Over-The-Wire (OTW).
Compatible with multiple platforms: Besides Home Assistant, also usable with other open-source systems.
Officially supported: Developed and maintained by the Home Assistant team - with regular firmware updates.
Compact form factor: The stick can be connected directly to the host in a space-saving way and placed flexibly.
Good radio range: The integrated PCB antenna offers a stable connection within normal living spaces.