Modern smart home accessories are starting to pop up with a new supported networking standard, Thread, and it's designed to improve connectivity between devices. But before users can fully understand Thread and what it means, they need to first understand the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT). In recent years, more devices have gained internet connectivity and smart home features — everything from thermostats to microwaves. The way all of these internet-connected devices communicate with each other is known as the Internet of Things, and it comes with positives and negatives. Namely, connecting more devices to the internet uses up more bandwidth, which can slow networking speeds down across the board.

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