Thread Protocol: Enabling Secure Mesh Networks For Smart Home Devices
The Thread mesh networks will be built on top of 802.15.4 hardware, which is already on the market in some Nest devices and is what Zigbee, a previously competing wireless protocol for home automation, used as well. However, Zigbee will also be built on top of Thread at the application layer, so in the future it should become more of a complementary product than a competitor.
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