Nanoleaf Essentials brings Thread technology to its smart lights

Nanoleaf introduced its new Essentials smart lighting line, including a Smart Color Changing LED Bulb and Lightstrip. These lighting systems support Thread technology, which promises the fastest, most reliable smart home network. 

According to TechHive, Thread is an IP-based Internet of Things protocol backed by companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung. It is a low-power, high-reliability, and security-focused protocol that has been in the works for over six years.

The protocol promises to simplify your smart home as it can let your devices communicate through one universal language regardless of brand or manufacturer. Right now, the technology relies on a Thread border router, which is a device that can link a Thread network to other networks. And it's only available through the Apple HomePod Mini. The Essentials line works with the standard Bluetooth connection, though, if you don't have a HomePod Mini yet.

Some of the features you can expect from these lights include a Circadian Lighting Feature, which adjusts your light's colour temperature to match the natural daylight cycles, and a Colour Scenes feature, which uses "dynamic lighting visuals" to set the mood. There are preset scenes available through the Nanoleaf app.

You can control the Essentials through the app, Home App, and Google Assistant. The Lighstrip comes with a physical controller, too. The Nanoleaf Essentials are available through Apple online and physical stores worldwide and through Nanoleaf's website.