Overview

• Thread radios are found in various new iPads and Macs, including the M3 MacBook Pros and M4 iPad Pros.
• These radios are currently inactive and not listed in official specifications.
• The Thread protocol supports low-energy, mesh networking, crucial for smart home devices.
• Apple may activate these radios in future updates, aligning with the Matter smart home standard.
• This move could make iPads and Macs function as smart home hubs or border routers.