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Thread Direct simplifies smart home device setup

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Thread Direct is a new feature for the Thread smart home networking protocol aimed at simplifying device setup. This enhancement will allow users to onboard Thread-powered devices without requiring a separate Thread border router. The initiative is supported by major tech companies like Apple and Google. AI

RANK_REASON This is a feature update for a smart home protocol, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Thread Direct simplifies smart home device setup

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache The smart home networking protocol Thread is adding a new way to onboard devices without a Thread b

    Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache The smart home networking protocol Thread is adding a new way to onboard devices without a Thread border router. The feature, called Thread Direct, is designed to let users set up Thread-powered devices - such as smart …

    LINKS theverge.com/…/thread-direct-thread-2-0-s…

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