Users of the Homey Pro ($399) smart home hub (2023 release) will be happy to hear that the manufacturer has released a software update that activates its previously dormant Thread radio, enabling Matter-over-Thread devices to establish direct connections with hub without need of a Thread Border Router. The update promises make the Homey Pro one of the most complete smart home hubs on the market, capable of controlling devices over Wi-Fi (2.4-/5GHz), Zigbee, Z-Wave, 433MHz RF, infrared, Bluetooth Low Energy, Matter-over-Wi-Fi, and now Matter-over-Thread. While the Homey Pro could previously con…