Matter vs Thread: They Are Not the Same Thing
Matter defines interoperable smart-home behavior; Thread is a low-power IPv6 mesh network. Many Matter devices use Thread, but Matter can also run over Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
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Matter defines interoperable smart-home behavior; Thread is a low-power IPv6 mesh network. Many Matter devices use Thread, but Matter can also run over Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
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