Thread 1.4 Smart Home Fix

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The four changes in Thread 1.4 that could fix the protocol

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Thread 1.4 is a new smart home protocol for smart home smart home devices.

The new spec enables better connectivity by leveraging Wi-Fi and ethernet alongside Thread .

It also makes it easier to see what’s going on in your Thread network to simplify troubleshooting.

The protocol was announced at CES earlier this year , and today , Thread Group is launching the spec.

1.4 adds the ability for border routers to use Wi-Fi and ethernet connections, in addition to their Thread network connections.

This should help with onboarding devices, moving devices around your home without losing connectivity, and reaching devices in far corners of your home.

It will require all the manufacturers to get on board — and quickly.

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