By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) In iOS 18, Apple quietly enabled the Thread radio found on recent iPhone models to directly control Apple Home and Matter devices.The Thread-enabled Nanoleaf Essentials bulbThread is a new IP-based smart home connectivity standard that has slowly been increasing in adoption in recent years. It’s an alternative to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee and is incredibly low-power and fast.It first debuted in the HomePod mini and a few Nanoleaf lights but there are now several smart home products that have utilized it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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