All of the best smart home devices integrate into your setup in one of two ways, and there are differences between a solution like Thread vs Wi-Fi.
Gadgets such as the best smart lights and locks often connect directly to Wi-Fi for automation and remote control. However, this can clog up your network fast if you have more than a handful of connected devices. For faster response times and less strain, you’ll want to check out smart home gear that instead talks to each other on a separate local mesh network.
