The Verge breaks down the best smart locks on the market today, and #Thread is in most of them, included the top rated.

"The addition of Thread — a protocol that works over a mesh network — makes it easier to extend connectivity further to places like a shed or garage."

See the full list of locks and more about Thread's benefits here: https://www.theverge.com/23393163/best-smart-door-lock?utm_content=buffer94882&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Looking for a smarter way to automate your home? The new Aqara P2 sensor is a game-changer. With native #MatterOverThread support, it delivers lightning-fast alerts, seamless local automation, and broad smart home compatibility.

Thread support ensures low-power, high-reliability performance, perfect for any modern smart home setup.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/16/aqara-p2-sensor/

The new Yale Smart Lock with Matter is here—featuring Matter over Thread for a faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient connection.

Thread technology powers the performance behind the scenes—bringing low-latency, secure, mesh networking to your front door.

Read more here: https://shopyalehome.com/blogs/news-room/yale-introduces-its-latest-smart-lock-for-google-home

#ThreadGroup members ThirdReality launches a new smart switch with matter over Thread capabilities, and it could change the smart home game! ""In Seattle, Jason, a busy dad of two, uses the Smart Switch MT1 to simplify life at home. ""I set it up so the hallway and kitchen lights turn on when we come home, and shut off when we leave. No more yelling, 'Did someone leave the lights on?!'""

Raed more about the product here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thirdreality-launches-smart-switch-mt1-effortless-home-control-with-matter-over-thread-technology-302437185.html

HomeKit News tells us about a new Matter over Thread deadbolt lock: "...thanks to its Matter-over-Thread compatibility, the Yale Smart Lock with Matter is not limited to Google Home, so it’ll also work with all the other Matter compatible platforms..."

Read more here: https://homekitnews.com/2025/03/30/yale-announces-new-matter-over-thread-deadbolt-lock/

The Gadgeteer tells us about a #MatterOverThread smart roller shade with quick and seamless set up that may be more useful than you think.

Read the full review of the Thread certified device here: https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/19/smartwings-motorized-smart-roller-shades-review-i-didnt-know-how-useful-smart-shades-could-be/

NXP is showcasing #MatterOverThread at #EW25. Check out their booth at Hall 4A, Booth Number 4A-222 to experience NXP’s tech arranged by Brighter Journeys, Brighter Places and Brighter Lives. #NXP also has a development focused area, the FRDM Lab, highlighting Matter and Thread border routers as well as mesh Thread networks.

Be sure to also check out Charlie Ice on “Connecting Matter with Thread Networks to the Internet”, 13 March 2025, 02:30 PM-03:00 PM.

www.nxp.com/embeddedworld

In last week's #ChalkTalk episode, Charlie Ice and Haley Vu from NXP Semiconductors and Amelia Dalton chat about benefits of the #Matter ecosystem. They explore the networking protocols supported by Matter, how Thread works in the Matter ecosystem, and how you can leverage NXP solutions for your next Matter design.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_lW4zSLgdU

Trusted Reviews tells us about a multi-room smart heating system that "runs over the mesh-based Thread protocol, which makes it fast to respond to changes and extremely reliable."

Read all the details here: https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/tado-x?callback=in&code=ZDK5ODU2ZDETNDG4MI0ZZGJLLTLLYZCTNDCWZTG4NDQZMJEW&state=4911bfb5f04144b28ab2d6cc59ea0506

Want the Thread 411? Check out our videos page to learn all things Thread and Matter, watch demos and webinars, and hear our Thread members give testimonials.

See all that and more on the Thread website: https://www.threadgroup.org/support#Videos

Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced the release of the #Matter 1.4 specification! This new specification includes a secure directory for storing and sharing Thread network credentials, making it easier for users to add new #ThreadBorderRouters while maintaining a unified #Thread network.

Read more in their blog: https://csa-iot.org/newsroom/matter-1-4-enables-more-capable-smart-homes/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Matter&utm_term=Matter_Spec_1.4_Update&utm_content=Article

9To5Google tells us about a new shortcut to access Google Home from your TV, thanks to Matter Over Thread.

Read how to do so here: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/31/how-to-access-google-home-panel-tv/

Did you hear? A new lock with Matter over Thread support can now be used to get into your garage or home office!

Read more here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/now-you-can-use-apple-s-home-key-to-get-into-your-garage-or-home-office/ar-AA1rEFW4?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

The first Matter over Thread smart lock for patio doors has been announced! ""Due this being a Matter over Thread device, it’ll connect to a Thread Border Router as well, which in turn allows the lock to be controlled directly within the Apple Home app, for example""

Read more here: https://homekitnews.com/2024/05/24/first-matter-over-thread-smart-lock-for-patio-doors-announced/

Ab sofort könnt ihr eure Terrassentüren mit einem Matter over Thread-Schloss ausstatten. #secuyou #matteroverthread

https://homekits.de/matter-over-thread-schloss-fuer-terrassentueren-erhaeltlich/

Das Unternehmen Inels bietet ab sofort eine Reihe von Matter over Thread-Geräten an. #inels #matteroverthread

https://homekits.de/neue-matter-over-thread-geraete-von-inels-erhaeltlich/

Jetzt wird es etwas aussergewöhnlicher, denn ein chinesischen Unternehmen hat ein neues Wandladegerät fürs iPad vorgestellt, welches obendrein ein Matter over Thread-Schalter ist. #jink #matteroverthread #applehome

https://homekits.de/wall-charging-switch-fuers-ipad-mit-matter-over-thread/

Passend zum bevorstehenden Start des Bewegungs- und Lichtsensor P2 hat Aqara den ebenfalls Matter over Thread kompatiblen Kontaktsensor reduziert. Außerdem gibt es auch noch einige andere Aqara-Angebote. #aqara #angebote #matteroverthread #applehome

https://homekits.de/aqara-matter-over-thread-kontaktsensor-im-angebot/

Der Aqara Bewegungs- und Lichtsensor P2 ist bereits auf Amazon zu finden. #aqara #bewegungsmelderp2 #lichtsensor #matteroverthread #applehome #applehomekit

https://homekits.de/aqara-bewegungs-und-lichtsensor-p2-schon-auf-amazon/

Eve hat die kürzlich schon aufgetauchte Eve Energy Outdoor Steckdose nun offiziell vorgestellt. #evesystems #eveenergyoutdoor #applehome #matteroverthread

https://homekits.de/eve-energy-outdoor-offiziell-vorgestellt/