ZBT-2 with RPi 5? | Home Assistant | Page 1

viscid crystal Nov 23, 2025, 7:17 PM

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I'm considering getting a ZBT-2 for my Rasberry Pi 5 and migrating my Zigbee network to the ZBT-2 from my old ConbeeII which started giving me issues after moving to Pi5 from Pi4. I don't need Matter. Is the ZBT-2 supported on a Pi5? I haven't found confirmation or documentation on that. TIA! #zbt-2

polar canyon Nov 23, 2025, 7:18 PM

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I don't see why not. For plain zigbee a SLZB-06 might be better though.

viscid crystal Nov 23, 2025, 7:22 PM

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I guess those are simpler because ethernet? Avoid mucking with TTY port mapping, avoid USB extension cables? Appreciate the suggestion

polar canyon Nov 23, 2025, 7:23 PM

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Yeah. You can use it via ethernet, PoE, WiFi or USB. Your choice. I wouldn't use WiFi though.

sly monolith Nov 23, 2025, 7:37 PM

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viscid crystal I'm considering getting a ZBT-2 for my Rasberry Pi 5 and migrating my Zigbee net...

only potential issue i can think of is maybe one of power. its probably fine but you could add an externally powered usb hub if you wanted. specially if you have a few things plugged into the rpi.

junior birch Nov 24, 2025, 6:11 AM

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and use extension cable to connect to usb2.0 port. Interference is your enemy, especially with the pi

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