Essentials, Thread, and Thread Border RoutersUpdated 5 months ago

One of the (many) great things about Essentials is that they work on Thread! In order to use Thread in your home, you need a device that works as a Thread Border Router. Once a compatible Nanoleaf border router, or Apple product is paired, your Essentials will be automatically upgraded to Thread.

If your home doesn't yet have a Thread Border Router, your Essentials devices will use Bluetooth to connect directly with the Nanoleaf iOS App, Android App, Apple HomeKit, and Google Seamless Setup.

The following is a list of eligible Thread Border Router products that can be used to enable Thread functions on your Essentials devices:

Supported Now:

1. Nanoleaf
   1. Nanoleaf Lines
   2. Nanoleaf Shapes
   3. Nanoleaf Elements
2. Apple
   1. Apple HomePod mini
   2. Apple TV 4K (2nd Generation)
3. eero (how-to)
   1. eero 6
   2. eero 6 Pro
   3. eero Pro
   4. eero Beacon
4. Google
   1. Nest Hub (2nd Generation)
   2. Nest Hub Max
   3. Nest Wifi
5. Amazon
   1. Echo (4th Generation)