Which radio chip does the SLZB-06Mg26 use, and how is it different from the Mg24?

It uses Silicon Labs' newest multiprotocol chip, the EFR32MG26, with more memory (~2.5 MB) than the MG24 in the SLZB-06Mg24. In practice the MG26 leaves more headroom for large networks and future protocols — the rest of the board (ESP32, PoE, antenna) is similar, but the radio is the newer generation.

Does it support Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA in Home Assistant?

Yes. The SLZB-06Mg26 is Smlight hardware made for Home Assistant and is natively supported by Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA in LAN coordinator mode. It also runs Thread/Matter-over-Thread through an OTBR, with deCONZ and ESPHome as options. It needs a host running one of those programs.

Is it a ready-to-use hub, or do I need a separate server?

It is a coordinator, not a full hub: it bridges the Zigbee/Thread mesh to your network but does not run the automations itself. You need a host (a PC, a NAS or a Raspberry Pi) with Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT/ZHA. If you want a device that runs everything on its own, the SMHUB Nano is the right model.

Can I power it over PoE, and where do I mount it?

Yes, it takes IEEE 802.3af PoE (48 V) or USB-C at just 1–1.5 W, and the USB and Ethernet paths are optoelectronically isolated so both can connect at once. PoE is ideal when you want it mid-house, away from a socket, for the best coverage — the +5 dB antenna plus the +20 dB amplifier carry the signal into the corners.

Does it support Thread and Matter, not just Zigbee?

Yes. Thanks to the EFR32MG26 chip, the SLZB-06Mg26 runs Zigbee 3.0 and, in parallel, Thread with Matter-over-Thread through an OpenThread Border Router. So you can keep your existing Zigbee devices and gradually add Matter gear on the same coordinator, with no new hub.

How do I update the radio firmware?

Updates are one click in the SLZB-OS web interface, for both the EFR32MG26 radio and the ESP32 — no need to pull it off the network and plug it into a PC. The interface comes in 20+ languages, plus WireGuard, DDNS and USB Passthrough for remote access and management.

What is the difference from the base SLZB-06 and the Mg24?

The base SLZB-06 uses a Texas Instruments CC2652P and does Zigbee only. The SLZB-06Mg24 moves to the Silabs MG24 and adds Thread/Matter. The SLZB-06Mg26 is the top step: the newer EFR32MG26 chip with the most memory in the series, multiprotocol Zigbee+Thread+Matter — the choice for a network that will keep growing.

SLZB-06Mg26 — Zigbee Thread coordinator, Moldova

Name: Smlight SLZB-06Mg26 Zigbee+Thread+Matter coordinator, EFR32MG26, PoE
Brand: SMLight
SKU: SLZB-06Mg26
Price: 999 MDL
Availability: InStock

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Compatibility

Works with these ecosystems

Protocols

Zigbee
Thread
Ethernet

Ecosystems

Home Assistant

What it is, who it's for, what it does

About this product

The EFR32MG26 is Silicon Labs' newest multiprotocol radio, with more memory (~2.5 MB) than the MG24 in the SLZB-06Mg24 — so the SLZB-06Mg26 runs Zigbee 3.0, Thread and Matter-over-Thread on a single board, with headroom for growing networks.<br><br>Alongside the MG26 sits an ESP32-D0WD-V3 handling the network: USB Type-C, Ethernet 10/100M and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, from 802.3af PoE or USB-C at 1–1.5 W. It controls no load — it is the bridge between a Zigbee/Thread mesh and your network, the heart of a Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA or OTBR, with one-click OTA updates of the radio.

Delivery
Delivery 50 MDL
Returns
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Warranty
24 months

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CasaSmart essentials

What it works with, what it needs, what you can do

Verified compatibility

We test every device for these ecosystems. For non-standard integrations contact us before ordering.

Home Assistant
Zigbee
Matter
KNX
Wi-Fi

Install & requirements

What you need on your side and what we deliver.

Zigbee hub or Matter gateway for wireless variants
65 mm back-box or DIN panel for wired variants
Local setup on Home Assistant — included in install

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Smart scenarios

Three typical automations we set up after the install.

01Morning: warm light + blinds up + climate at 22 °C
02Leaving: lights off, arm sensors, close the gas
03Evening: warm ambient + cinema scene

Where it works

Use cases

Home

For a Home Assistant you keep growing, the MG26 with ~2.5 MB of memory holds a large Zigbee network and, in parallel, Thread/Matter devices, without running out of radio memory.

Home

Placed mid-house and powered over PoE where there is no socket, the +5 dB antenna and +20 dB amplifier reach the far corners of a two-storey home.

Home

One board runs Zigbee through Zigbee2MQTT/ZHA and, via OTBR, Thread/Matter devices — add Matter gear gradually without buying a separate coordinator.

Analytics

See consumption — save on bills

Real-time consumption tracking via the eWeLink app. Daily, weekly and monthly history helps identify the most energy-hungry devices.

For the installer

Technical specifications

full spec · wiring · datasheet

Other

Device type: Zigbee/Thread coordinator (network bridge, not end device)
Firmware: SLZB-OS, LAN coordinator mode; OTA via web interface for MG26 and ESP32
Software support: Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, deCONZ, OTBR (Matter-over-Thread), ESPHome
Home Assistant: top-tier HA hardware (via Z2M/ZHA)
Additional functions: WireGuard VPN, DDNS, USB Passthrough, 20+ language interface

Wireless

Radio chip: Silicon Labs EFR32MG26 (Cortex-M4F)
Memory: about 2.5 MB
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0 + Thread + Matter-over-Thread (OTBR)
Network co-processor: ESP32-D0WD-V3 (Espressif)
Zigbee/Thread antenna: external rotating SMA L-I +5 dB
Radio amplifier: up to +20 dB
Wi-Fi/BT antenna: PCB +2 dB (separate)

Connectivity

Ethernet PHY: LAN8720 (Microchip)
USB-UART bridge: CP2102N (Silicon Labs)
Connection: USB Type-C + Ethernet 10/100M + Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz

Power

PoE: IEEE 802.3af (48 V)
Power: PoE 802.3af or USB Type-C 5 V
Consumption: 1–1,5 W
USB/Ethernet isolation: optoelectronic — can be connected simultaneously

Physical

Indication: 4 LEDs + physical control button
Adapter dimensions: 160 × 24 × 28 mm
Adapter weight: 86 g
Antenna dimensions: 192 × 12 × 12 (15 g) mm
Housing: ABS, slim (width under 22 mm), wall mount

Environment

Operating temperature: +5…+35 °C

Full device datasheet

Support

Frequently asked questions

Which radio chip does the SLZB-06Mg26 use, and how is it different from the Mg24?
It uses Silicon Labs' newest multiprotocol chip, the EFR32MG26, with more memory (~2.5 MB) than the MG24 in the SLZB-06Mg24. In practice the MG26 leaves more headroom for large networks and future protocols — the rest of the board (ESP32, PoE, antenna) is similar, but the radio is the newer generation.
Does it support Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA in Home Assistant?
Yes. The SLZB-06Mg26 is Smlight hardware made for Home Assistant and is natively supported by Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA in LAN coordinator mode. It also runs Thread/Matter-over-Thread through an OTBR, with deCONZ and ESPHome as options. It needs a host running one of those programs.
Is it a ready-to-use hub, or do I need a separate server?
It is a coordinator, not a full hub: it bridges the Zigbee/Thread mesh to your network but does not run the automations itself. You need a host (a PC, a NAS or a Raspberry Pi) with Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT/ZHA. If you want a device that runs everything on its own, the SMHUB Nano is the right model.
Can I power it over PoE, and where do I mount it?
Yes, it takes IEEE 802.3af PoE (48 V) or USB-C at just 1–1.5 W, and the USB and Ethernet paths are optoelectronically isolated so both can connect at once. PoE is ideal when you want it mid-house, away from a socket, for the best coverage — the +5 dB antenna plus the +20 dB amplifier carry the signal into the corners.
Does it support Thread and Matter, not just Zigbee?
Yes. Thanks to the EFR32MG26 chip, the SLZB-06Mg26 runs Zigbee 3.0 and, in parallel, Thread with Matter-over-Thread through an OpenThread Border Router. So you can keep your existing Zigbee devices and gradually add Matter gear on the same coordinator, with no new hub.
How do I update the radio firmware?
Updates are one click in the SLZB-OS web interface, for both the EFR32MG26 radio and the ESP32 — no need to pull it off the network and plug it into a PC. The interface comes in 20+ languages, plus WireGuard, DDNS and USB Passthrough for remote access and management.
What is the difference from the base SLZB-06 and the Mg24?
The base SLZB-06 uses a Texas Instruments CC2652P and does Zigbee only. The SLZB-06Mg24 moves to the Silabs MG24 and adds Thread/Matter. The SLZB-06Mg26 is the top step: the newer EFR32MG26 chip with the most memory in the series, multiprotocol Zigbee+Thread+Matter — the choice for a network that will keep growing.

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Updated: 13 June 2026· reviewed by CasaSmart Expert Team

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