Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...

Smart home gear is getting more common, but the words used to talk about it can get confusing. You might see things like Matter, Thread, or Zigbee on boxes or in setup menus and wonder what they mean.

Smart home devices that connect over Thread should have a much more stable network thanks to Thread 1.4 support in tvOS 26. Thread is an IP-based wireless protocol that connects primarily smart home ...

Smart home communication protocols form the backbone of connected living spaces, determining how devices interact and perform. Each protocol has distinct strengths tailored to different scenarios. For ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The capability, which is part of the Thread 1.4 spec released last year, will launch on select SmartThings hubs ...

Smart home devices are often incompatible with each other, but using versatile smart home hubs can help. Ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home can control different devices, but Home ...

Onboarding and connectivity issues are plaguing the furniture retailer’s new Matter-over-Thread products. Onboarding and connectivity issues are plaguing the furniture retailer’s new ...

IKEA’s new Matter-over-Thread smart home devices, including bulbs, remotes and air quality monitors, aim to simplify cross-platform integration with ecosystems like Apple HomeKit and Google Home.