Tube's Zigbee Coordinator (EFR32)

Quick verdict

Tube's Zigbee coordinators are a favorite in the Home Assistant community for good reason. The Ethernet and PoE options solve the USB interference problem that plagues many Zigbee sticks by letting you place the coordinator anywhere on your network. The EFR32 chip is dependable with excellent range. Stock comes and goes since it is a small-batch operation, so buy when available.

Standout: Ethernet and PoE connectivity lets you place the Zigbee coordinator anywhere on your network, away from USB interference and closer to your Zigbee devices.

Notes last checked May 31, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Ethernet-connected option eliminates USB interference issues and allows remote placement away from the server
• EFR32 chip is well-supported with proven firmware and excellent Zigbee range
• small-batch, community-trusted hardware from a well-known Home Assistant community member

Reasons to hesitate

• small-batch production means stock can be limited and shipping may take longer
• no commercial support team, community-supported only
• Ethernet version requires PoE or separate power, adding a bit of complexity

Best for

• Home Assistant users who want to place their Zigbee coordinator away from USB interference via Ethernet
• anyone who values community-built, open-source smart home hardware

Avoid if

• you want commercial support with warranty and easy returns
• you prefer a USB stick that just plugs in with no network configuration

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local, open-source hardware with no cloud component. All Zigbee communication stays on your local network. No accounts, no telemetry, no phone-home behavior.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Available in USB-serial and Ethernet variants, and the current EFR32 coordinators (MGM24, MGM210) are Power-over-Ethernet devices. Pricing is fair for small-batch, community-built hardware. Only available directly from tubeszb.com.

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