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PART · SLZB-UltimaMulti-radio smart-home hub · ESP32-S3 · SLZB-OS · SMLIGHTUltima 3 · 2026·07
Flagship · Multi-radio smart-home powerhouse

SLZB-Ultima.
One hub. Every radio.

A no-compromise smart-home powerhouse for advanced users, system integrators and enthusiasts who want maximum protocol coverage, expandability and autonomy — all in one compact device. Whether you're building a multi-protocol smart home, an autonomous remote setup or an experimental lab, Ultima is built to handle it.

SLZB-Ultima with its addressable RGB lighting lit up
Multi-radio · addon-ready · no cloud, everENGINEERED · UKRAINE
Every block, explained

What each part does for you.

The full feature set — radios, interfaces, add-ons and software — with what you can do and where it helps.

CC26XXPX (Texas Instruments)
Run Zigbee or Thread networks? Easy!

You can use this SoC as Zigbee Coordinator, Zigbee Router or Open Thread Border Router.

Use cases
  • High-performance Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant
  • Dedicated Thread network for Matter devices
  • Zigbee router for range extension and mesh stability
Zigbee deviceThread deviceZigbee2MQTT / ZHAOpenThread / MatterSLZB-UltimaCC26XXPX radioZigbee · Thread over your network
How it connects
EFR32MGXX (Silicon Labs)
Run Zigbee or Thread networks alongside the existing one?

You can use this SoC as Zigbee Coordinator, Zigbee Router or Open Thread Border Router.

Use cases
  • Parallel Zigbee or Thread network
  • Vendor-specific testing or migration scenarios
  • Redundant or isolated smart-home environments
Zigbee deviceThread deviceA 2nd, parallel networkSLZB-UltimaEFR32MGXX radioRuns alongside the first radio
How it connects
Z-Wave — optional add-on
Need Z-Wave? Just add it with the optional add-on.

The Z-Wave 800 add-on (non-certified yet, but ongoing) allows you to run a full Z-Wave network over Ethernet using Home Assistant Z-Wave JS.

Use cases
  • High-performance Z-Wave controller
  • Different Z-Wave regions are supported
  • Centralized Z-Wave over Ethernet or USB
Z-Wave deviceHome Assistant Z-Wave JSSLZB-UltimaZ-Wave 800 add-onZ-Wave JS over Ethernet
How it connects
Wi-Fi connectivity via ESP32-S3
Need flexible networking? Wi-Fi is built in.

ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz provides the primary network backbone for SLZB-Ultima, enabling wireless operation, Ethernet-backed bridging, and internet access for all internal and external radios.

Use cases
  • Standalone smart-home gateway over Wi-Fi
  • Backup or secondary connectivity when Ethernet is unavailable
  • Internet access for remote or mobile installations
Your Wi-Fi networkHome AssistantThe internetSLZB-UltimaESP32-S3 · Wi-Fi2.4 GHz wireless backbone
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Bluetooth connectivity via ESP32-S3
Need Bluetooth in Home Assistant? Just enable the proxy.

ESP32-S3 Bluetooth enables Bluetooth Proxy functionality when running ESPHome firmware, allowing Home Assistant to discover, connect to, and communicate with BLE devices over the network.

Use cases
  • Bluetooth Proxy for Home Assistant
  • Integrate BLE sensors, locks, and trackers
  • Presence detection and room-based monitoring
BLE sensors & locksHome AssistantSLZB-UltimaESP32-S3 · BluetoothBluetooth Proxy (ESPHome)
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IR Receiver — learn & automate
Need to understand your IR remote? Just use it with Ultima.

The built-in IR receiver allows SLZB-Ultima to capture and expose infrared commands from standard remote controls. Received IR signals can be displayed, logged, and used as triggers for automations in Home Assistant.

Use cases
  • Capture and analyze IR commands from TV, AC, or AV remotes
  • Learn legacy IR protocols for later retransmission
  • Integrate non-smart IR devices into a modern smart-home setup
IR remoteHome AssistantOther smart systemsSLZB-UltimaIR receiverTriggers · via HTTP / MQTT
How it connects
IR Transmitter — control legacy devices
Need to control legacy IR devices? Just send them a command.

The built-in IR transmitter allows SLZB-Ultima to send infrared commands to TVs, air conditioners, and other IR-controlled devices. It can transmit predefined codes, triggered by Home Assistant or other automation logic.

Use cases
  • Control TVs, AC units, projectors, and AV equipment
  • Automate climate or media devices without cloud services
  • Replace multiple IR remotes with a single smart controller
Home AssistantTV · A/C · AV gearSLZB-UltimaIR transmitterSends infrared commands
How it connects
PoE Add-On — clean & professional power
Need power without extra cables? Just use PoE.

The optional PoE add-on allows SLZB-Ultima to be powered directly via Power over Ethernet, delivering both power and data over a single cable. This enables cleaner installations and easy integration into professional or rack-mounted environments.

Use cases
  • Single-cable power and network connectivity
  • Centralized power via PoE switches or UPS-backed infrastructure
  • Professional smart-home and commercial deployments
PoE switchPower + dataSLZB-UltimaPoE add-onOne Ethernet cable
How it connects
4G / LTE Add-On — internet anywhere
Need connectivity where there is no cable? Just add LTE.

The optional 4G / LTE add-on turns SLZB-Ultima into a self-contained internet gateway, providing mobile data connectivity without relying on wired or local Wi-Fi networks. It can operate as a primary or backup WAN.

Use cases
  • Internet access in remote or hard-to-reach locations
  • Autonomous smart-home or IoT deployments
  • Temporary installations, mobile setups, or field testing
Mobile networkHome AssistantThe internetSLZB-Ultima4G / LTE add-onPrimary or backup WAN
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USB Host — expand even further
Need more radios or peripherals? Just plug them in.

The dedicated USB host port lets SLZB-Ultima connect additional radios and peripherals — external Zigbee, Thread or Z-Wave USB adapters, plus experimental or custom devices. It supports passthrough of one USB device based on a CP2102, CH340 or CDC_ACM chip (the most common USB SoCs). Note: the 4G add-on is already one USB device, so if that slot is taken by the 4G add-on you can't add more USB devices.

Use cases
  • Add extra Zigbee, Thread, or Z-Wave radios
  • Run parallel or isolated networks for testing or migration
  • Extend functionality without replacing the core device
USB dongleMore radiosSLZB-UltimaUSB host portCP2102 · CH340 · CDC-ACM
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Buzzer — audio notifications
Need instant feedback? Just listen.

The built-in buzzer provides audible feedback and notifications directly from the device. It can generate beeps, alerts, and simple melodies triggered by system events, user actions, or automations.

Use cases
  • Confirmation, warning, and error sounds
  • Local status notifications and alerts
  • Audible signaling in remote installations
System event / automationAudible beep or alertSLZB-UltimaBuzzerLocal sound feedback
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Microphone Add-On (optional)
Need audio input for experiments? Just add a mic.

The optional microphone add-on provides audio input when running ESPHome-based firmware, enabling audio streaming and processing in Home Assistant (for example, in Voice Assistant) or custom DIY projects.

Use cases
  • Audio streaming to Home Assistant via ESPHome
  • Voice- or sound-triggered DIY automations
  • Prototyping custom audio-based integrations
SoundHome Assistant (ESPHome)SLZB-UltimaMicrophone add-onAudio stream
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Visual feedback — WS2812B RGB LEDs (12×)
Need to see what's going on? Just light it up.

SLZB-Ultima features 12 on-board WS2812B RGB LEDs that provide rich, fully addressable visual feedback. The LEDs can display colors, patterns, and animations to reflect system states, network activity, alerts, or custom logic.

Use cases
  • Visual indication of system, network, or radio status
  • Confirmation, warning, and error animations
  • Custom LED effects for automations and scenes
System & network stateColour & animationSLZB-Ultima12× WS2812B LEDsAt-a-glance visual status
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Buttons & service LEDs — user interaction
Need local control? Just press a button.

SLZB-Ultima includes 3 physical buttons and 4 service LEDs for direct, local interaction. They let users trigger actions, change modes, initiate pairing, perform resets, and visually monitor system states — without requiring web or network access.

Use cases
  • Manual actions and quick local control
  • Mode switching or reset operations
  • Visual indication of system and network states
YouPair · reset · switch modeSLZB-Ultima3 buttons · 4 LEDsLocal control, no network
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DDNS support
Need remote access without a static IP? Just use DDNS.

With Dynamic DNS (DDNS) support, SLZB-Ultima remains reachable even when your internet connection uses a changing public IP address. The device automatically updates its address, enabling reliable remote access without manual router reconfiguration.

Use cases
  • Remote access to SLZB-Ultima from anywhere
  • Managing installations behind consumer ISPs
  • Reliable access without purchasing a static IP
You, from anywhereYour SLZB-UltimaSLZB-UltimaDDNSReachable on a changing IP
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WireGuard VPN
Need secure remote access? Just tunnel in.

With built-in WireGuard VPN support, SLZB-Ultima can establish secure, encrypted connections to remote Home Assistant or other systems. WireGuard offers modern cryptography, high performance, and low overhead — suitable for permanent connections, mobile access, and site-to-site smart-home setups.

Use cases
  • Secure remote access without exposing ports
  • Encrypted connection to Home Assistant or internal services
  • Safe management of remote or mobile installations
You / remote systemHome AssistantSLZB-UltimaWireGuard VPNEncrypted tunnel
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Internal Zigbee Hub
Need a small Zigbee setup without a server? Just keep it local.

SLZB-Ultima can run a lightweight built-in Zigbee hub, acting as a micro alternative to Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA for small, local setups — without Home Assistant or external services. Pair, monitor, and control Zigbee devices directly on the device.

Use cases
  • Small Zigbee networks without ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT
  • Simple lighting, switching, or sensor monitoring
  • Remote or offline installations with minimal infrastructure
Zigbee devicesRuns on the deviceSLZB-UltimaBuilt-in Zigbee HubNo Home Assistant / Z2M needed
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Local Automations
Need automations that work without the cloud? Just run them locally.

SLZB-Ultima can execute local automations directly on the device, so logic and actions run independently of the internet or external controllers. That means low latency, high reliability, and continued operation even when Home Assistant or network connectivity is unavailable.

Use cases
  • Turn on a light when a Zigbee door sensor is triggered
  • Reboot the device on socket failure
  • Parse online data and trigger GPIO or outputs
Zigbee sensor / triggerGPIO · outputs · actionsSLZB-UltimaLocal automation engineRuns on-device, even offline
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OTA Firmware Updates
Need to update without downtime or cables? Just click update.

SLZB-Ultima supports over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, allowing both core and radio firmware to be updated remotely through a simple, controlled process — no physical access required.

Use cases
  • Update devices deployed in remote locations
  • Roll out fixes and improvements safely
  • Maintain and manage multiple devices at scale
New firmwareCore + radio firmwareSLZB-UltimaOTA updaterOne click, remote
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SLZB-OS

Additional features.

  • User interface available in 20+ languages
  • Secure login support
  • Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA configuration helpers
  • Night mode for comfortable use in low light
  • Native SMLIGHT SLZB Home Assistant integration
  • One-click mode selector for easy role switching
  • Network configuration via DHCP or Static IP
Firmware options

Two ways to run it.

SLZB-OS

A user-friendly web interface with advanced features: WireGuard VPN, DDNS, internal automations, internal Zigbee Hub mode (no Home Assistant / Z2M required), and one-click firmware updates.

ESPHome

Native Home Assistant integration with support for Bluetooth Proxy, IR receiver/transmitter, WS2812B LEDs, buttons, buzzer and GPIOs — with some limitations for advanced multi-radio and standalone-hub scenarios.

Why SLZB-Ultima?

Not just a coordinator — a powerhouse.

Quad-radio architectureEthernet, Zigbee, Thread, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
4G/LTE + USB-expandableIndependent internet and room to add more radios.
PoE or Type-C — or bothPower it either way, or both at once for redundancy.
SLZB-OS or ESPHomeHome Assistant native, whichever firmware you choose.
For DIY and professionalsFrom a first hub to a rack-mounted deployment.
Where to buy

Get your SLZB-Ultima.

Ships worldwide from our web stores and distributor network. Choosing which click-in modules you need, ordering for a project, or buying in volume? Our sales team is one email away.

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