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Wemo Smart Plug With Thread

The Wemo Smart Plug is a versatile device that allows you to control your home's electronics using the Home App on your iPhone and iPad, or by using your voice with Siri. It connects using Thread, WiFi, or Bluetooth and is compatible with Apple HomeKit, making it easy to automate your home's electronics. With this smart outlet, you can turn devices on or off, set schedules and timers, create rules, and control your plug with the Home App and Siri. The Wemo Smart Plug with Thread is designed for easy setup. Simply bring your unlocked iPhone near the smart outlet and tap the smart plug to initiate pairing. Follow the prompts to complete the setup and start controlling your smart home products in seconds. Automatic pairing using Near Field Communication technology makes setup faster and easier than ever before. Thread technology improves smart home networking by providing advanced connections and stability to your connected devices. It allows for a faster, more reliable connection for all your accessories. If your device doesn't support Thread, the Smart Plug also connects using Bluetooth.

What is Thread?

Thread is a wireless protocol designed specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It seeks to improve the performance of these devices by making them faster, more dependable, and more efficient. It also enhances communication between devices by eliminating the need for a central hub or bridge.

Thread uses a low-power, low-bandwidth mesh networking protocol based on the 802.15.4 radio technology, similar to existing smart home protocols such as Zigbee and Z-Wave. However, it is different from them in that it allows devices to communicate directly with each other, resulting in faster communication, especially over large networks.

Another key feature of Thread is that it is based on internet protocol (IP), meaning it can directly connect to any other IP-based device, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and Wi-Fi routers. This makes it unique as it brings the same protocol used by the internet to run on small devices.