Thread 1.4 has officially been released, bringing much-needed fixes for the nascent smart home protocol. Chief among these is a solution to the problem of Thread border router interoperability.

Google is currently working on giving smart home users the ability to disable its Threads credential backup feature.

Thread is basically a communication protocol designed for Matter-based product ecosystems. It’s noteworthy that Android 14 already includes Thread support, but only on Android TV OS 14.

These products feature upgrades from the company’s previous V3+ range, support the new Matter smart home standard, and are built on the Thread protocol for a more reliable connection. Tadoº also ...

The Thread Group said its goal is to develop Thread, a new IP-based wireless networking protocol, which will enable devices to connect into a more open, secure, and low-power wireless mesh network.

Built on the Thread protocol and Matter-enabled, Tado X offers easier setup and more stable wireless connectivity. Tado has announced that its latest smart home heating kit is coming to the UK ...