Is Thread a narrow/slow version of Wi-Fi?

Hello Timmy,

1. From the Thread Group: "How Does Thread Compare To Wi-Fi? Thread is an IP-based mesh network designed to securely and reliably connect hundreds of products around the home. Thread's technology isn't reliant on a home internet connection or Wi-Fi, instead, it provides a dedicated network for connecting products in the home. Thread is built on IEEE 802.15.4 MAC/PHY which was designed for low-power, low bandwidth control applications making it the ideal choice for small IoT devices that have power constraints. Wi-Fi is designed to support high bandwidth data such as video and audio and to connect to the internet. Thread is a complementary technology to Wi-Fi. Using Thread on battery and constrained devices, brings them into the same infrastructure as Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the internet."
2. With a Thread Border Router which is explained in the Getting Started Guide.

You can also check out the Matter Github repository.

Regards,
Ryan