Hi,
I’m exploring the use of the Thread/Matter protocol for a smart lighting system. My goal is to have the system communicate seamlessly with the cloud—allowing commands to be sent from the cloud to lighting nodes and enabling the nodes to report data back to the cloud.
From what I’ve read, a Thread Border Router is necessary to act as a bridge between the Thread network and other IP-based networks. Additionally, I understand that Thread operates at the network layer, while Matter functions at the application layer.
I’d like to know:
- Is it feasible to implement this using Thread/Matter?
- If feasible, what are the recommended steps to get started?
- Is Matter necessary for this setup, or would Thread alone suffice?
- With a Thread Border Router in place, does that mean my nodes can communicate directly with the internet?
For context, I’m working with nRF5340 and have nRF Connect SDK v2.8.0 set up.
Looking forward to your advice! Thanks in advance.