Would a Matter controller, plugs, and other stuff take some of the load off my Wifi router?
I’ve been experimenting with Wi-Fi enabled plugs, bulbs, and door sensors but my relatively weak WiFi router and internet connection seem to be struggling with all the extra devices. Not great when I work-from-home AND my kid wants Bluey AND I want to be able to control my lights, etc.
I’m thinking of picking up a Matter Controller (probably and Echo Show 8) on Black Friday, and some Matter-compatible plugs/bulbs. If I switch to Thread (or just Matter? Is the Thread part implied?) smart-stuff, will that take the load off my router and internet connection?
It will. But this is a problem you created. Should not have been buying WiFi devices.
I preach this to anyone who will listen here. Buy devices that use low-latency mesh networks. WiFi was not designed for turning lights on and off. Zigbee/Zwave/Matter were.
WiFi is for high-bandwidth, high-latency devices. Your computer, phone, TV, etc…
Home automation devices should be on a low-bandwidth, low-latency network like the popular mesh networks I mentioned above.