This section has 2 goals:

1. List the currently available firmware options for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1.
2. List the different apps and integrations related to these options and show their relationships.

Currently available firmware for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1

There are currently 2 different recommended firmware options available for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1:

Zigbee firmware

• This is the firmware that runs a Zigbee network. It is preinstalled on Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1.
• 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-1 integration page. If there is a firmware update for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 available, Home Assistant will show an update notification.

Thread firmware

• This firmware allows the use of Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 as a dedicated Thread border router when used with the Open Thread Border Router app (formerly known as an 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-1 integration page. If there is a firmware update for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 available, Home Assistant will show an update notification.

Overview of Zigbee and Thread firmware options, apps, and integrations in Home Assistant

Chart illustrating the relationships between Zigbee and Thread firmware options, apps, and integrations in Home Assistant.

Related topics

• Firmware updates for Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1
• Zigbee Home Automation integration documentation
• Thread integration documentation