Thread is incredibly honored to be included in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022 list, which features 200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.

“As smart-home gadgets first proliferated, turning everything from light bulbs to thermostats high-tech, a problem emerged. Devices lacked a common language to connect to one another, resulting in frustrated homeowners and stifled innovation. So big tech companies got together to create a better standard: Thread, a wireless-mesh networking protocol that allows devices from different companies to communicate more reliably and using less power, saving battery life. Think of it as a connected home’s backbone. In July, the nonprofit Thread Group consortium—members include Apple, Amazon, Siemens, and Google—announced the latest version,” said Kalen Goodluck, TIME.

Our technology was chosen from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world, paying special attention to growing fields—such as the IoT, electric vehicle industry, green energy, and the metaverse. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

“What an honor it is to be recognized by such an esteemed publication for all of our hard work as an organization,” said Sujata Neidig, Vice President of Marketing, Thread Group and Director of Marketing, Wireless Connectivity, NXP. “I am truly thankful for the dedication and tireless efforts of my colleagues and Thread Group members for making Thread what it is today.”

We are proud to be recognized among such groundbreaking inventions and are excited about the adoption and growth Thread is garnering this year. Thank you, TIME, for recognizing the value and impact of Thread in the Smart Home and Smart Building industries.