
OpenThread
OpenThread released by Google is an open-source implementation of Thread®. Google has released OpenThread to make the networking technology used in Google Nest products more broadly available to developers, in order to accelerate the development of products for the connected home and commercial buildings.
With a narrow platform abstraction layer and a small memory footprint, OpenThread (OT) is highly portable. It supports both System-on-Chip (SoC) and Co-Processor (RCP, NCP) designs.
With a narrow platform abstraction layer and a small memory footprint, OpenThread (OT) is highly portable. It supports both System-on-Chip (SoC) and Co-Processor (RCP, NCP) designs.

Thread Certified component
OpenThread implements all features defined in the Thread 1.1.1 Specification. This specification defines an IPv6-based reliable, secure, and low-power wireless device-to-device communication protocol for home and commercial building applications.

Features
OpenThread implements all Thread networking layers (IPv6, 6LoWPAN, IEEE 802.15.4 with MAC security, Mesh Link Establishment, Mesh Routing) and device roles, as well as Border Router support.
Application services
- IPv6 configuration and raw data interface
- UDP sockets
- CoAP client and server
- DHCPv6 client and server
- DNSv6 client
Enhanced Features
- Child Supervision
- Inform Previous Parent on Reattach
- Jam Detection
- Periodic Parent Search
Co-Processor support
- Spinel, a general purpose Co-Processor protocol
- OT Daemon, a user-space Radio Co-Processor network interface driver/daemon
- Sniffer support via Spinel nodes
Border Router
- Web UI for configuration and management
- Thread Border Agent to support an External Commissioner
- NAT64 for connecting to IPv4 networks
- Thread interface driver using OT Daemon
How will you use OpenThread?
If you're interested in contributing to the ongoing development of OpenThread, then the OpenThread GitHub repository is for you. There you will find all the code, including information on how to contribute, our style guide, code of conduct, licensing, and much more.
If you want to use OpenThread in your own products or for personal deployment, check the options below.
If you want to use OpenThread in your own products or for personal deployment, check the options below.
Deploy a Thread network
Determine the hardware and platform design you wish to use to build and deploy your own Thread network. Add a Border Router to connect your Thread network to other network layers, such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, or use OpenThread RTOS, a single platform solution using LwIP, FreeRTOS, and mbed TLS. And use OpenThread Commissioner to easily commission devices onto a Thread network.
Develop applications on top of a Thread network
Try out our API Codelab and use our API Reference as a guide to application development. IPv6, UDP, CoAP, ICMPv6, DNSv6...it's all there.
Port OpenThread to a new hardware platform
Check out our Porting Guide, which walks you through all the steps necessary to port OpenThread to a new hardware platform.
Get Thread Certification for your OpenThread product
OpenThread can be used for certification by the Thread Group. As a Thread reference stack, OpenThread makes certification easy.
News
Bringing the internet to low-power IoT devices
Watch our session from Google I/O to get a brief overview of Thread and how developers can quickly build IoT solutions using OpenThread.
Support for Qorvo QPG6100 and QPG7015M added
Jan 7, 2021
The QPG6100 and QPG7015M SoCs provide support for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth® Low Energy.
The QPG6100 and QPG7015M SoCs provide support for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth® Low Energy.
Commissioner Android App released
Dec 10, 2020
We've released an Android App in the OpenThread Commissioner GitHub repo. This app can be built and installed locally for Thread network commissioning.
We've released an Android App in the OpenThread Commissioner GitHub repo. This app can be built and installed locally for Thread network commissioning.
OpenThread Daemon content added
Oct 9, 2020
We've added new content for OpenThread Daemon, an OpenThread POSIX build mode that runs OpenThread as a service for Radio Co-Processor designs.
We've added new content for OpenThread Daemon, an OpenThread POSIX build mode that runs OpenThread as a service for Radio Co-Processor designs.
Who supports OpenThread?
What products use OpenThread?
The following products use OpenThread and support the core requirements of the Thread Specification. Products displaying the "Built on Thread" badge have been certified by the Thread Group.
Eve Aqua
Activate your irrigation system via your iPhone, Siri, or the onboard button, set up schedules quickly and easily, and let Eve Aqua take care of watering your garden and patio plants.
Eve Door & Window

Eve Energy (Europe)

Eve Thermo
Control your room temperature with ease using the app, Siri, schedules, the integrated touch controls, or based on your presence.
Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb

Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip

Google Nest Wifi router

Google Nest Wifi point

Google Nest Hub Max

Google Nest Thermostat E (EU)
It's easy to save energy. Place it wherever you like in your home.
Google Nest Heat Link E (EU)
Connects to your heating system and works with the Google Nest Thermostat E to turn on and off or modulate the heat.
Google Nest Secure
The Google Nest Secure alarm system, featuring Nest Guard and Nest Detect.
Google Nest Hello
The doorbell that lets you know who's there.
Nest x Yale Lock
A tamper‑proof, key‑free deadbolt that can be locked and unlocked from anywhere.
Nest Connect
Connects the Nest x Yale Lock to the internet, and serves as a range extender for the Google Nest Secure system.
Google Nest Cam IQ Indoor
A best-in-class security camera with top-of-its-class brains.
Google Nest Cam IQ Outdoor
A weatherproof and tamper-resistant outdoor security camera.
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