From 2cee119ea8dc4d7e4204552984f6140b0474289d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: c0ffeeca7 <38767475+c0ffeeca7@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:18:06 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Glossary: add Thread (#26754)

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 source/_data/glossary.yml | 8 ++++++++
 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+)

diff --git a/source/_data/glossary.yml b/source/_data/glossary.yml
index 7502a31d68f..f27072e5f02 100644
--- a/source/_data/glossary.yml
+++ b/source/_data/glossary.yml
@@ -315,6 +315,14 @@
     dynamic actions.
   link: /docs/automation/templating/
 
+- term: Thread
+  definition: >-
+    Thread is a low-power mesh networking standard that is specifically designed for smart home applications. It is a protocol that defines how devices communicate. *Mesh* topology means that the devices can communicate with each other directly, without going through a central controller first. Thread uses the same radio frequency (RF) technology as Zigbee, but provides IP connectivity similar to Wi-Fi. Unlike Zigbee, Thread does not specify how to control devices. How Thread-enabled devices are controlled is specified in a higher level protocol such as HomeKit or Matter. 
+
+  link: /integrations/thread/
+  excerpt: >
+    Thread is a low-power mesh networking standard that is specifically designed for smart home applications. It is a protocol that defines how devices communicate.
+
 - term: Trigger
   definition: >-
     A trigger is a set of values or conditions of a platform that are defined