This section has 2 goals:
- List the currently available firmware options for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2.
- List the different add-ons and integrations related to these options and show their relationships.
Currently available firmware for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
There are currently 2 different recommended firmware options available for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2:
Zigbee firmware
- This is the firmware that runs a Zigbee network. It is preinstalled on Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2.
- Other terms you may have seen to designate this firmware: EmberZNet firmware, EZSP firmware, Zigbee EZSP.
- Home Assistant supports installing and updating the Zigbee firmware: You can install the firmware from the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 integration page. If there is a firmware update for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 available, Home Assistant will show an update notification.
Thread firmware
- This firmware allows the use of Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 as a dedicated Thread border router when used with the Open Thread Border Router add-on.
- Other terms you may have seen to designate this firmware: OpenThread RCP, RCP OT.
- Home Assistant supports installing and updating the Thread firmware: You can install the firmware from the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 integration page. If there is a firmware update for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 available, Home Assistant will show an update notification.
Overview of Zigbee and Thread firmware options, add-ons, and integrations in Home Assistant
Chart illustrating the relationships between Zigbee and Thread firmware options, add-ons, and integrations in Home Assistant.