Automating lights has been around for years, but Matter and Thread are set to really expand the capabilities while also making it much, much simpler for people to set up.

And thanks to Thread, device latency is practically non-existent...

"The reason that Thread is a big selling point is that, unlike Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, it should provide more instant results when it comes to smart lighting."

“The increased speed and reliability that Thread brings to the new Eve Motion is pretty great and actually moves into the category of motion sensors that I can recommend."

“In the long run, I believe Matter’s most noticeable benefit will be the rise of Thread as the most popular smart home connectivity standard."

“Thread is the technological core of Matter, which smart-home experts have heralded as the next big step in smart-home adoption."

“Combined, Thread with Matter is a powerful choice for product companies and a great value for consumers."

“The technically superior option is Thread, which is lightning fast, less dependent on hubs, and avoids burdening your Wi-Fi network."

“I am at the point where if two devices are similar in functionality, but one has Thread, I’ll be choosing the one with Thread."

“Thread is a big deal. It’s a smart, zero-configuration way for smart home devices to talk to each other."

“Thread Is Matter’s Secret Sauce For A Better Smart Home"

“After eight years of development, Thread is now a first-class wireless device network alongside Wi-Fi."