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Google continues to weave Thread into smart homes

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Google continues to integrate Thread technology into the very fabric of its ecosystem to increase smart home connectivity. Recent publications and revelations indicate that tech giants are betting big on Thread and Matter as the foundation for the future of the connected home.

The latest Pixel 9 series and Google TV Streamer have Thread radios built in, which could act as a central hub for controlling smart devices. But Google's ambitions don't stop there: the sleuths at Android Authority discovered some crucial clues in the recent Google Play Services beta (v24.38) that hint at deeper Thread integration in the future. Strings mentioning “Thread Networks” and “Thread Networks Control Center” have been spotted in the beta code, indicating Google’s intention to turn Play Services into a Thread network management hub.

This latest development aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline Thread network setup, including a cloud backup feature for Thread credentials and support for the Thread Group’s credential sharing initiative. The complete integration of the thread remains under the lap, but it is clear that Google plays a long game. Observer in the industry predicts changes in progress, and the wire radio will be common in smart house gadgets and mobile devices in the next few years. In the case of a beginner thread, a communication protocol that uses IEEE 802.15.4 radio technology in the 2.4 GHz spectrum. This can be deployed in the world and is used according to the standards of intellectual families. He promises a more zip chattering to the device than the conventional Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, which requires a specially designed device. Matter acts as a universal translator for smart home devices, aiming to break down the barriers between competing ecosystems like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, etc. The end goal? Whatever the first loyalty, a harmonious intelligent house where the device works well.

It is clear that Google continues to defend these technologies, which represents the future of the basics of an effective and practical intelligent house where threads and problems are more consistent.

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