Apple enables direct Thread control for smart home devices with iOS 18

In iOS 18, Apple quietly enabled the Thread radio found on recent iPhone models to directly control Apple Home and Matter devices.The Thread-enabled Nanoleaf Essentials bulbThread is a new IP-based smart home connectivity standard that has slowly been increasing in adoption in recent years. It's an alternative to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee and is incredibly low-power and fast.It first debuted in the HomePod mini and a few Nanoleaf lights but there are now several smart home products that have utilized it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums