Matter, a unified communication standard for smart homes developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) in collaboration with tech giants like Apple and Google, is designed to dismantle brand and protocol barriers. It enables devices of varying origins to achieve cross-platform seamless interconnection via a "universal language." Supporting multi-protocols such as Wi-Fi and Thread, and prioritizing local connectivity to ensure stability, Matter frees users from single-ecosystem dependency, delivering an unbounded smart living experience with free device pairing and plug-and-play convenience.

Thread is a low-power wireless communication protocol specifically designed for smart homes, built on IPv6 and employing a self-organizing mesh topology. In this network, devices can relay signals to extend coverage, supporting long-term stable operation. It is well-suited for low-data devices such as sensors and door locks, serving as a reliable and efficient foundational connectivity solution for the interconnection of smart devices.

Matter-over-Thread represents a synergistic implementation where the Matter smart home interoperability standard operates atop the Thread low-power wireless protocol. Leveraging Thread's IPv6-based self-healing mesh topology and long-range, low-energy characteristics, this integration enhances device interconnectivity with robust stability, enabling seamless cross-ecosystem communication for smart home products while maintaining efficient resource usage ideal for sensors, actuators, and other low-data devices.