WHAT IS THREAD?

Thread was designed with one goal in mind: to create the best way
to connect and control products in the home and buildings.

Built For IOT

Securely and reliably connect
products around the home

BUILT-IN SECURITY

Provides security
at the network layer

LOW ENERGY FOOTPRINT

Based on the power-efficient
IEEE 802.15.4 MAC/PHY

OPEN IPv6 BASED PROTOCOL

Provides device-to-device
and device-to-cloud connections

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

Extends the internet into
low power end devices

MARKET READY

Board selection of silicon, stacks
& components available globally

MARKET SEGMENTS

Thread is being used by member companies
across the connected home and building landscapes.

THREAD DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM

Ready to get started? Many members offer a variety of products
& services to help you build your Thread solutions.

GETTING STARTED WITH THREAD

DEFINE YOUR USER EXPERIENCE

Define your product, user interactions & whether
it’s stand-alone or part of available ecosystems.

SELECT AN APPLICATION LAYER

Multiple options are available via Thread Group liaisons,
through other IoT organizations, or create your own.

DEVELOP & MARKET YOUR PRODUCT

Products, tools, & services from Thread members
can help you get started & supplement your resources.

THREAD CERTIFICATION

Rigorous testing for products that use Thread
ensures devices connect effortlessly & securely.