Apple iPhone 15 Pro / Max exclusive new features + 1:Thread network technology

CTOnews.com, September 13, Thread is an IPv6-based network protocol designed for low-power Internet of things (IEEE 802.15.4-2006 WPAN) devices, while Apple's just released iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max support Thread Grid Protocol, which is not included in iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

Thread is a new mesh network protocol that does not rely on other 802.15 mesh protocols (such as ZigBee, Z-Wave and Bluetooth LE). It can improve the connectivity and responsiveness of interconnected products and will be of great help to users who use the Apple ecosystem at home.

Apple said the iPhone 15 Pro is the first smartphone to support Thread radio technology and can directly control smart home products that support Thread. CTOnews.com Note: HomePod mini, HomePod (second generation), Apple TV 4K have now added Thread connection function.

In a press release on iPhone 15 Pro, Apple explained: Thread makes room for family App integration.

The main features of Thread include: easy to deploy and maintain-relatively simple to install, start, and operate

Communication security-devices in the Thread network must be authenticated and all communications are encrypted

Stable and reliable-self-healing mesh network, no single point of failure, and the use of spread spectrum technology to improve anti-interference ability

Low power consumption-Thread low-power devices can go into hibernation and be powered by batteries, usually operating for years with a single battery

Scalable-Thread network can scale up to hundreds of Devic