Matter and Thread: IoT Connectivity Solutions for Embedded Devices

Explore a technical conference talk from FOSDEM 2023 that delves into Matter and Thread protocols as connectivity solutions for embedded systems. Learn about Matter, a new IoT application layer protocol based on IPv6, and Thread, a low-power wireless protocol enabling long battery life for sleepy devices while maintaining end-to-end connectivity. Discover the mesh capabilities of Thread, border router functionality, and service discovery mechanisms. Understand the blueprint created for the Oniro project supporting both Linux and Zephyr devices, and examine how Matter's IPv6-based specification works with various connectivity solutions including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Thread. Gain insights into the integration of border router support in popular consumer devices like Apple Homepod, Google Nest, and Eero access points, and how this infrastructure deployment impacts household IoT connectivity.