Thread, a smart home networking protocol, has introduced a new feature called Thread Direct, which allows users to onboard devices without the need for a Thread border router. This feature enables the setup of Thread-powered devices, such as smart plugs and smart locks, using only a mobile device equipped with a Thread radio. Devices that currently support Thread radios include many iPhones, newer Pixel phones, and the latest Samsung flagship models. Thread operates as part of the smart home interoperability standard Matter, providing a low-powered, low-latency mesh networking solution for local device communication.
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Thread Direct Introduces New Device Onboarding Method for Smart Home Technology
Thread has launched a feature named Thread Direct that simplifies the onboarding process for Thread-powered smart home devices by eliminating the need for a border router. Users can now set up devices using compatible mobile devices equipped with Thread radios.
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Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache
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Thread Direct Introduces New Device Onboarding Method for Smart Home Technology