Matter & Thread
Matter vs Thread: What's the Difference?
Matter and Thread sound interchangeable but do different jobs. Here's how the smart-home standard and the network beneath it actually fit together.
What Is a Thread Border Router (and Do You Need One)?
A Thread border router links low-power Thread devices to your Wi-Fi and the internet. Here's what it does, why it matters, and whether you need to buy one.
Best Thread Border Routers You May Already Own
Many Echo, Nest, and HomePod devices already work as Thread border routers. Here's which ones, what they cover, and who each one fits.
How to Add a Matter Device to Alexa, Google or Apple Home
Step-by-step guide to adding a Matter device to Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home — using QR codes, hubs, and Thread the right way.
Matter Multi-Admin: One Device in Alexa, Google & Apple
How Matter multi-admin lets you control one device from Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home at the same time — how it works, limits and setup.
Matter vs Zigbee vs Z-Wave: Which Standard Wins?
Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave compared: how each connects, what hub you need, range, interoperability, and which smart-home standard to choose.