Support Matter protocol, HomePod / tvOS 16.5 RC upgrade Thread to version 1.3

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen Yushi for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com May 10, according to foreign technology media iClarified reports, Apple released today's tvOS 16.5 and HomePod 16.5 version updates, through the introduction of Thread 1.3, to achieve Matter support.

CTOnews.com Note: Thread is a low-power and low-latency wireless mesh network protocol for smart home devices designed to address the complexity of the Internet of things and the challenges of interoperability, scope, security, energy, and reliability.

The biggest highlight of Thread 1.3 is the addition of support for Matter, which lays the foundation for manufacturers to provide seamless connectivity devices for home and commercial building scenarios.

By emphasizing and focusing on Matter, Thread 1.3.0 will bring the following experiences to users today:

Seamless response across Matter Devic

Seamless integration into existing network infrastructure

Simplify in-field firmware UPDAT