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8 smart home gadgets that instantly upgraded my house (and why they work) I test plenty of smart home devices, but I only keep a few favorites that I'd thoroughly recommend. Read on to find out which ones.

ZDNET lists 8 smart home gadgets that instantly upgraded their smart home, including a #Thread based smart light bulb.

Read the full article here: www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

#Aqara #SmartHome #IoT

Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 (review) Our written review of Aqara's updated video doorbell, which adds a slew of upgrades, whilst also cutting a corner with recording resolution

The new Aqara Doorbell Camera Hubs serves as a Thread border router and HomeKit news is giving us all the details we need for usage and set up.

See the full article here: homekitnews.com/2025/07/21/a...

#Aqara #DoorbellCamera #ThreadBorderRouter #TBR #BetterWithThread

What is the biggest source of power drain on battery-powered devices?

Mechanical components (motors)
Sensors (temperature, etc.)
User interface (screens, LED)
Device processing (memory)
Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, etc)

The answer: www.threadgroup.org/Newsroom/Blo...

#BetterWithThread

Did you miss our Q2 2025 newsletter? Check out the latest news on Thread! The #ThreadGroup Newsletter including highlights, hot topics, and more!

www.threadgroup.org/Newsroom/New...

#InternetofThings #IoT #ThreadGroup #SmartHome #SmartBuilding

Sleepy end devices powered by Thread use low-power modes to conserve energy while still communicating efficiently through Matter when needed.

Power naps, efficient chatter, and up to 10 years on a coin cell with no compromise!
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#BetterWithThread

Spotlighting #ThreadCertified Product from #Siemens, the Wireless Room Sensor. Their wireless nature simplifies retrofitting, making them an ideal choice for modernizing spaces with ease.

Learn more about these #BuiltOnThread products here: www.threadgroup.org/Certified-Pr...

#ThreadGroup #Siemens

Simplifying Smart Homes: Learn How Matter, Thread And Wi-Fi Are Revolutionizing IoT Connectivity <p>Matter and Thread enable smarter, more secure, and interoperable homes by simplifying IoT connectivity, reducing fragmentation, and providing a future-proof, low-power, and self-healing network solution.</p>

Want to learn how Thread is helping revolutionize IoT connectivity? RF Globalnet explains how Matter + Thread enable a secure, scalable, and user-friendly smart home.

Read more: www.rfglobalnet.com/doc/simplify...

#Thread #Matter #BetterWithThread #SmartHome #IoT

Ikea goes all in on Matter smart homes Over 20 new devices are on the way.

🚨 Big news: IKEA is launching 20+ #MatterOverThread devices, lights, sensors, remotes & more, making smart homes simpler, cheaper & more open.

Get the scoop via @theverge.com: www.theverge.com/smart-home/7...

#BetterWithThread #IkeaSmartHomeAsk #Thread #Matter

Aqara is redefining smart home simplicity with Matter + Thread, enhancing reliability, battery life & market reach while eliminating the need for a hub.

Read how Thread drives their success: www.threadgroup.org/Portals/0/Do...

#BetterWithThread #Matter #SmartHome

Spotlighting #ThreadCertified Product from Dexatek, the Door Sensor is designed to enhance home security and convenience.

Learn more about these #BuiltOnThread products here: www.threadgroup.org/Certified-Pr...

#ThreadGroup #Dexatek #SmartHomeDevices #IoT

Yale’s New Smart Lock Future-Proofs Your Front Door Say goodbye to lock-in. Yale’s latest smart lock supports Matter Over Thread for seamless use with Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, and more.

Yale’s new #SmartLock with #Matter over #Thread is a major step forward in #smarthome tech.

“Matter over Thread requires less power and uses a mesh networking protocol to leverage nearby Matter devices for extended range.”

Raec the full article here: www.techlicious.com/blog/yales-n...

Smart home success depends on more than just connectivity: it’s about delivering performance, reliability, and a user experience that lasts.

Learn why Thread is the go-to network layer for Matter-enabled devices.

Read our newest blog for more: threadgroup.org/Newsroom/Blo...

#BetterWithThread

Spotlighting #ThreadCertified Product from Jung, the Matter Push-Button 2-Gang Battery-Powered.

Learn more about these #BuiltOnThread products here: www.threadgroup.org/Certified-Pr...

#ThreadGroup #Jung #SmartHomeDevices #IoT

#Homey's mission has always been simple: make smart homes truly smart. By adopting #Thread and integrating it into #HomeyPro, they've created a seamless, low-power, and future-proof platform that unifies devices.

Read the full #successstory here: www.threadgroup.org/Portals/0/Do...

Applications for H1 2025 for #ThreadGroup's Innovation Enabler Program close at the end of June! If you are an #IoT startup interested in #ThreadTechnology, be sure to apply to win a 2-year complimentary Thread Group membership!

Learn more: www.threadgroup.org/thread-group...

Congrats to our liaison partner, the DALI Alliance, for winning two top honors at the 2025 LFI Innovation Awards at LightFair, Best Control Enabling Technology and received the prestigious Design Excellence Award.

Read our blog here for more: www.threadgroup.org/Newsroom/Blo...

#Thread #IoT

Espressif has published a new performance test report highlighting the scalability and reliability of their #Thread network solutions!

These results reinforce Thread’s ability to support robust, real-world #IoT deployments at scale.

www.espressif.com/sites/defaul...

#Espressif

#ThreadGroup China Working Group was proud to take part in #Matter Open Day. We showcased a range of Thread chips and modules.

It was also a pleasure to connect with Tobin Richardson and CSA.

Momentum for Thread is clearly growing in China!

#Thread #SmartHome #IoT #FutureOfIoT #MatterOpenDay

It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together Follow the Thread… to next year

As highlighted in The Verge, “We’re seeing a great shift toward Thread 1.4 among some major device, platform, and border router vendors,” Ann Olivo, VP of Marketing at Thread Group stated.

Learn why that matters & what’s coming in smart home networking:
www.theverge.com/news/686512/...

Here are the best smart locks you can buy right now Ditch the keys and get smart with a smart door lock.

@theverge.com breaks down the best smart locks on the market today, and #Thread is in most of them, included the top rated.

"The Thread radio adds better battery life and a more stable connection to Apple Home than Bluetooth."

The full list of locks here: www.theverge.com/23393163/bes...

Apple TV upgrades to Thread 1.4 with tvOS 26 beta Apple TV's tvOS 26 upgrades to Thread 1.4, promising enhanced performance, improved credential sharing, and a new Fluid Glass design for smart homes.

Big news! Apple’s new tvOS 26 brings #Thread 1.4 support to #Apple #TV4k, upgrading its role as a Thread Border Router and unlocking features like credential sharing, stronger coverage, and better diagnostics.

Thread 1.4 means smarter, faster networks.

www.matteralpha.com/news/apple-t...

"Thread allows us to deliver the most advanced smart lock experience without compromise."

Read more about why Level chose Thread and how it aligns with their philosophy: technology should enhance experiences, not complicate them.

www.threadgroup.org/Portals/0/Le...

#SmartLock #LevelHome #Thread

What Is a Smart Home? My Straightforward 3-Part Explanation Not sure how a smart home works or what kind of devices it needs? As a smart home expert, I'm breaking it all down.

What is a smart home? It starts with strong connections.

“As smart home tech evolved, these specialized connections have turned to Thread, a more advanced, high-security option.” - CNET

Read the full article here: www.cnet.com/home/smart-h...

#ThreadGroup #SmartHome #Matter #IoT #WhatIsASmartHome

Applications for H1 2025 for #ThreadGroup's Innovation Enabler Program close at the end of June! If you are an #IoT startup interested in #ThreadTechnology, be sure to apply to win a 2-year complimentary Thread Group membership!

Learn more: www.threadgroup.org/thread-group...

#Thread is the foundation for the modern smart home and keeps your devices talking—efficiently and privately.

Curious how Thread compares to WiFi, Zigbee, and Z-Wave? Check out this great breakdown: techteamgb.co.uk/2025/04/18/m...

#ThreadGroup #Matter #SmartHome #MeshNetwork #IoT

Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make it In 2025, Matter plans to finally matter.

My exclusive interview with the heads of the three organizations responsible for making Matter actually work reveals what's in store for the smart home standard in 2025. (Including Matter's plans to fix home Wi-Fi routers.)

www.theverge.com/24349390/mat...

#ThreadGroup member, #eve, says that "Thread adds responsiveness and reliability while preserving battery efficiency, allowing Eve to deliver superior products without compromise."

Their full #successstory to read more of why they chose #Thread here: www.threadgroup.org/Portals/0/Ev...

#SmartHome