ZBT-2 as Thread Router

[washley]

Would it be possible to vend a firmware that would turn the ZBT-2 into a usb-c-powered thread router? Given its nice design, big antenna, and good price, this would make a nice dedicated thread router. At least in my opinion.

[washley]

Well well, I'll assume this request is the motivation for https://www.nabucasa.com/news/2026-03-31-connect-repeaters/ 😂

Edit: Oh that's only zigbee and z-wave, sadness for thread

If you’re wondering when we’ll make a Thread repeater, due to the commissioning differences with Thread, it's a lot more complex to do this with our current technology. It would probably be a better option to make a Thread border router firmware, but we’re still exploring if this is possible.