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Should I go with Thread instead of ZigBee? (old.reddit.com)
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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/ozaz1 on 2025-11-07 08:59:08+00:00.

At the moment, I only use WiFi devices but was planning to start a ZigBee network. Major attractions for me being reducing device clutter in WiFi network, suitability for battery powered devices and options to purchase such devices at low cost.

However, IKEAs recent announcement of a new line up of low cost Thread-based devices has me wondering if I should skip ZigBee and go straight to Thread. I'm thinking this announcement will kick start a wider driving down of prices of Thread-based devices.

If you were starting out today, would you still bother with ZigBee?

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