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Re:Smart home devices should work without the internet by drdexebtjl on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @02:29PM (#50445084)
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Re:Smart home devices should work without the internet by Gigachad on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @03:15PM (#50445706)
That’s not the case at all. Matter over thread is newer. The latest range of ikea smart home stuff is all thread.

Thread has the advantage of consuming very low power so battery powered sensors and remotes can run for years. Wifi is only used because it doesn’t require buying a thread border router.

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