A local network API designed to extend your product experience. Integrate your setup with third party devices and services and enable more granular control of the hardware.
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By Nanoleaf
Meet Thread
Say Goodbye to Delays
Thread is a lightning fast, stable network technology built to elevate your smart home experience. Say goodbye to delays, dropped connections and hubs, and say hello to a smarter home.
A Mesh Network that Just Works
All of your Thread-enabled devices connect together to create a reliable self-reinforcing mesh network, rather than relying on a single connection source like with WiFi or Bluetooth.
Mesh Network
Thread in Action
Why is Thread better?
Extended Range
Thread is well connected. The Thread mesh network grows with each additional Thread-enabled device, which means a stronger connection and wider coverage within your home.
More Reliable
Thread is dependable. Leave those dropped connections in 2021. Set the mood with your lights, don’t kill it with error messages.
Instant Control
Thread is fast. Instantaneous responsiveness eliminates awkward pauses that leave you hanging.
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Energy Efficient
Thread uses less power, preserving the life of your battery powered devices.
Compare Thread with Other Networks
Thread
Bluetooth
WiFi
Zigbee
Instant Control
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Instant Control
A connection that never sleeps means every light is ready when you are.
Reliability
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Reliability
If a bulb loses connection, your other devices will instantly help it find its way home.
Extended Range
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Extended Range
From the top floor to the basement, you’re covered.
Works with Matter
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Works with Matter
A truly integrated smart home experience that is smooth and reliable.
Energy Efficient
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Energy Efficient
Your battery-powered devices will thank you for using Thread.
How do I use Thread?
Some Nanoleaf products—such as Lines, Elements or Shapes—can act as Thread border routers for your Essentials lights.
If you have one of these products in your home, Thread is automatically enabled without any extra steps after you pair your Essentials!
Minimum Requirements
- Nanoleaf Shapes (version 8.5.1, coming soon)
- Nanoleaf Elements (version 8.5.1, coming soon)
- Nanoleaf Lines (version 8.5.1, coming soon)
Some Matter-compatible smart home hubs also double as Thread border routers. Some examples include:
- Apple HomePod (2nd generation)
- Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
- Google Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E)
- SmartThings Station
- SmartThings 2018 Hub (IM6001-V3P01)
- Aeotec Smart Home Hub
Which Products Work With Thread?
All our Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs and Lightstrips (Matter and non-Matter) work with Thread. We plan to integrate Thread into all upcoming products to create a unified smart home. Stay tuned!
SEE ESSENTIALSNanoleaf Will Be Supporting Matter
As pioneers at integrating with smart home platforms to help our users optimise their experiences, Nanoleaf will be at the forefront of the new universal smart home standard—Matter.
Matter will provide even more ways for users to customise their smart homes, adding the devices they want with the automations they need, without worrying about restrictions.
Matter over Thread will allow access to Thread’s lightning fast speed and robust reliability, while enjoying a truly integrated smart home experience with Matter.
