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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/tomatoes03 on 2026-01-01 16:07:56+00:00.
I've been reading this sub a lot recently, trying to understand everything I need to know and to plan the beginning of my smart home journey.
I've seen many discussions lately about IKEA changing its products, moving from Zigbee to Thread.
I now have to make a choice:
* Should I go with Zigbee, knowing it may slowly decline but is currently cheaper and more mature?
* Should I choose Thread for future-proofing my setup, even though the technology is still evolving?
* Or should I wait for Thread to become more established before getting into smart home devices?
In the end, I know it depends on everyone’s priorities, but I’d like to know if I’m missing something. I’m interested in any advice or feedback.