AP7 support Thread networks

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Erik Cobben

• January 25, 2025 20:07

Are there plans to support Thread networks for Home automation devices, similar as the Eero APs?

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  Firewalla

  • January 25, 2025 22:47

  Not until there are some good use cases. Many IoT devices already doing this via their own devices. Example, apple TV, homepod and echo devices.

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  Erik Cobben

  • January 26, 2025 10:10

  That is exactly the use case, instead of using another device sending signals into the air, we want to have a device who is supporting all these protocols so you can manage iit centrally.

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  Firewalla

  • January 26, 2025 17:16

  What is the app that you are using to manage them? just curious. My understanding is, the thread board router is very transparent.

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  Steven

  • January 26, 2025 20:13

  Based on research, I believe individuals are referring to the following;
  
  https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000104706-What-is-Thread

  Using Asus routers, when reaching out to their technical support, enabling a wifi router with Thread tends to be more hassle then its worth (hence their decision not to add that function) .  I have a lot of thread devices and has worked flawlessly.  I would be curious to know the true benefits as well when a lot of devices are already Thread border routers.

  Does anyone have experience they can share?

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  Mr Robinson

  • January 27, 2025 19:48

  I don't need this but one thing to consider for AP's being thread border routers is they are generally dispersed around the home for full connectivity.  Ones' homepods and apple tv's might not be in great locations.  So might improve the overall home thread routing efficiency by using AP's.  

   

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