Thread (network protocol)

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Thread

Developed by	Thread Group
Industry	Home automation
Website	threadgroup.org

Thread is an IPv6-based, low-power mesh networking technology for Internet of things (IoT) products.^[1] The Thread protocol specification is available at no cost; however, this requires agreement and continued adherence to an End-User License Agreement (EULA), which states that "Membership in Thread Group is necessary to implement, practice, and ship Thread technology and Thread Group specifications."^[2]

Often used as a transport for Matter (Matter over Thread) the protocol has seen increased use for connecting low-power and battery-operated smart-home devices.^[3]