Nanoleaf has just enabled Thread border routers in its Shapes and Elements smart light panels. This means it can better integrate with your smartphone accessories. By activating this feature on these light panels, you can use the Thread network to communicate with other Thread devices in your home using the Android operating system. These panels will now also support Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.
Thread is an open networking protocol built by companies like Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm to allow their home accessories to communicate via peer-to-peer connectivity. Apple has since joined the alliance, with the HomePod mini being its first product to support the Thread protocol.
Source: 9to5Mac
Nicole Batac