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Thread Group Launches New Tools for Smart Home Setup
Thread Networks, the standards body behind the wireless IoT protocol, launched a new diagnostics app and direct onboarding feature to simplify smart home device setup. These tools aim to address common issues faced by users in configuring Thread-powered devices.
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The Verge
The new Thread Networks Diagnostics Tools app from Thread Group, the standards body behind the wireless IoT protocol, officially launches in beta today. The app, which arrives on iOS and has been available on Android in alpha for a few weeks, is the first dedicated tool to provide visibility into yo
2026-06-17 13:00 UTC
The Verge
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 plugs and smart locks - using only a phone or mobile device equipped with a Threa
2026-06-17 13:00 UTC