User moves 14 smart home devices to Thread to stop router crashes
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Updated · Android Police · May 2
User moves 14 smart home devices to Thread to stop router crashes
7 articles · Updated · Android Police · May 2
In a Google Home setup with about 30 devices, weekly router freezes stopped completely for three months after bulbs, plugs and sensors were shifted off Wi-Fi.
The user said Matter-over-Thread pairing in Google Home took about 30 seconds per device and improved response times, with an Eve door sensor triggering automations in under a second.
The report says Google Home still lacks some Matter features, older Google hardware can create separate Thread networks, and buyers must check carefully because some newer products remain Wi-Fi-only.
Could Thread and Matter truly replace Wi-Fi for most smart home functions, or will upcoming technologies offer even better solutions for device congestion?
What challenges might consumers face when migrating existing devices to Thread/Matter, especially with evolving standards and hardware restrictions?
With the FCC's ban on foreign routers, how will future smart homes balance security, device compatibility, and reliable networking as the market grows?