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Beyond the Wires 10 node. Well-designed mesh networks will automatically optimize the most reliable paths for a message to reach its destination, accounting for the dynamic nature of wireless communications. The more nodes within range of each other in a mesh network, the more reliable the network can be. This reliability is a huge advantage in a smart home scenario where devices may be scattered across a relatively large area, with some regions experiencing poor reception due to aspects of the home structure or different elevations within the home. Modern mesh networking technologies, such as Thread, can even be self-healing. Self-healing is when a mesh network automatically reconfigures and optimizes paths between nodes automatically after any nodes are removed or change position. This is key for smart home applications where nodes may be frequently moved, added, or removed. Unlocking the Potential of Zigbee, Open Thread, and Matter Zigbee and Thread are the dominant wireless mesh networking solutions for smart home technology. While Thread works intrinsically with Matter, Zigbee does not. However, connecting Zigbee devices to a Matter network is possible through a Matter bridge. Many smart home devices use Zigbee for networking and communication. A Matter/Zigbee bridge means that Matter and Zigbee networks can work together within a smart home, bridging non-Matter smart home technology with the Matter- based smart home technology as a seamless network. This bridge also allows end users to diversify their smart home offerings to include devices that weren't traditionally compatible with each other, better customizing their smart home experience to their liking. These factors dramatically reduce the barrier to entry for many potential smart home device users and make it easier for developers familiar with a given networking technology to continue to develop with that technology and still see their products viable in the smart home. Multi-Protocol Scenario for Enhanced User Experience Thread is a protocol based on IEEE 802.15.4, designed to be a low-power wireless IP protocol that enables the development of mesh networks with an array of advanced features. Unfortunately, a Thread-based device cannot communicate with a device based on Wi-Fi (which is based on IEEE 802.11). To overcome this, some chipset manufacturers are incorporating Bluetooth Low Energy alongside Thread or Wi-Fi so that the multi-protocol capable devices can seamlessly function in a Matter smart home environment. Such devices can address end devices and border routers within the Matter ecosystem. For end users, regardless of whether their smart home network is Wi-Fi or Thread, Bluetooth Low Energy can be used for commissioning. These new multi-protocol devices can readily be added to the network with direct integration within an existing Matter network. The Power of Mesh for IoT in the Home Wireless mesh networking is an extraordinary feature for enhancing the reliability and reach of an IoT network, including for smart home applications. In a wireless mesh network, nodes within range of each other receive the messages sent by the other nodes; based on the needs of the network, each node that receives a message can then relay that message to other nodes within range. Mesh networking allows multiple paths for a message to reach a destination