The four changes in Thread 1.4 that could fix the protocol

Thread Group has announced the release of Thread 1.4 spec. | Illustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge

Thread 1.4 has officially been released, bringing much-needed fixes for the nascent smart home protocol. Chief among these is a solution to the problem of Thread border router interoperability. The new spec also enables better connectivity by leveraging Wi-Fi and ethernet alongside Thread, makes it easier to see what's going on in your Thread network to simplify troubleshooting, and allows manufacturers to connect devices directly to the internet.

These updates were announced at CES earlier this year, and today, Thread Group is launching the Thread 1.4 specification and certification program. This means manufacturers can start to implement the upgrades to the spec into their devices.

However, the certification process will take some...

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