Just the other day I realised there is a new "link" in my Network in Finder. It is named openthread.thread.home.arpa
Any suggestions as to what that is?
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I just noticed it too. No idea what it is. Just installed the Public Beta of Monterey, and that's when it showed up. Digging deeper someone said it has to do with Nest thermostats and things like that, but I don't have anything like that in the house.
Some sort of new Apple Home thing?
Some sort of new Apple Home thing?
Anyone got an understanding of this, and why it's there? And importantly, how to remove it?
I have tried turning off Home, reseting networks etc. When I turn of wifi, it disappears, but immediately returns when turned back on. Using Hotspot on an iPhone, and it goes.
I have tried turning off Home, reseting networks etc. When I turn of wifi, it disappears, but immediately returns when turned back on. Using Hotspot on an iPhone, and it goes.
Really disappointing that no one seems to want to engage in this topic, but I guess they are all out there salivating at the return of the MagSafe!
Do you have an HomePod mini?
As thread is an network protocol (very similar to zigbee used by hue lightbulbs) used by smart home devices and the HomePod mini works as thread border router allowing you to control them from your iPhone etc
its Still there for me on the RC build.
it would appear to be related to the HomePod mini thread border router capability and it goes away if I unplug my HomePod mini. Maybe something to do with the upcoming matter standard
I don't use HomeKit, nor do I have a HomePod, in many ways I have the most simple of setups, as other than Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel), yet I have this issue, from a clean install.
Completely wiped system, only device connected is my MacBook Pro, running todays public release of OS Monterey, and again I have the open thread.thread.open.arpa WTF
Once upon a time, a bug like this would have the Mac Rumorites salivating at getting their teeth into a fix. Sadly these days, all that seems to get posted are; look at my/me new toy. Without the help and assistance to help users fix issues, what is the purpose going forward with this site?
I have "openthread.thread.home.arpa" on my network folder as well after upgrading to Monterey. I don't have a Google Nest or something and didn't change anything on my home network in the last days.
How to find out which device is this? Can we get the internal network IP of "openthread.thread.home.arpa"?
Edit: Might it have something to do with that?
www.evehome.com
How to find out which device is this? Can we get the internal network IP of "openthread.thread.home.arpa"?
Edit: Might it have something to do with that?
Discover Thread | evehome.com
Thread makes your smart home more responsive and robust, and is one of the pillars of Matter, the smart home standard of the future. This is why Eve is embracing Thread, offering the world’s largest portfolio of Thread-enabled devices.
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Good idea. When I run nslookup I get "Got SERVFAIL reply", so I might have no device connected to this?
Someone in Apple's Forum linked to this document: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/draft-tljd-dnssd-zone-discover
It seems related to HomeKit and Home.app which is installed by default on macOS these days…
It seems related to HomeKit and Home.app which is installed by default on macOS these days…
I literally had no idea what this is and when I read the article above I was still confused to be honest. But this article was pretty useful for layman's terms https://www.the-ambient.com/guides/what-is-thread-smart-home-2410.
Not sure why openthread is appearing but I do have a whole bunch of nest devices and an AppleTV 4k 2021 so maybe that's why it appears.
Not sure why openthread is appearing but I do have a whole bunch of nest devices and an AppleTV 4k 2021 so maybe that's why it appears.
Thank so much, that is the solution! (not OP, but thanks heaps!)I have "openthread.thread.home.arpa" on my network folder as well after upgrading to Monterey. I don't have a Google Nest or something and didn't change anything on my home network in the last days.
How to find out which device is this? Can we get the internal network IP of "openthread.thread.home.arpa"?
Edit: Might it have something to do with that?
Discover Thread | evehome.com
Thread makes your smart home more responsive and robust, and is one of the pillars of Matter, the smart home standard of the future. This is why Eve is embracing Thread, offering the world’s largest portfolio of Thread-enabled devices.
I just upgraded my AppleTV 4K to the latest, way faster, model and noticed the openthread address, and thought it sounded familiar. I tried HomeKit when it was released for Hue Lighting, but hated my phone kind of being the Home Kit hub, if you will. So this is nice, now if I can figure out how to use it on my Mac. Thanks to this forum, I was able to make the connection.
Anyway, this is where I saw "Thread"
Features
4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for vivid picture quality
Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional, theater-like sound²
Incredible power with the A15 Bionic chip
Siri Remote brings precise control with a touch-enabled clickpad
Apple Original shows and movies from Apple TV+³
The latest shows, movies, sports, and live TV, all in one place¹
More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music³
Use AirPlay to share photos, videos, and more from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your TV⁴
Private listening with up to two sets of AirPods
Wi-Fi and Ethernet for high-speed data transfer
Acts as a home hub to connect and control smart home accessories, with Thread for more connectivity⁵
¹Subscription may be required to access some content. Not all content is available in 4K HDR formats. 4K resolution requires 4K-capable TV. Title and app availability are subject to change. Some apps are not available in all areas.
²Dolby Atmos features require Dolby Atmos–capable devices and may not be available for all titles and languages.
³Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+ all require a subscription.
⁴AirPlay is compatible with second-generation Apple TV or later.
⁵Compatible with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Requires Thread-enabled home hub or border router.
Anyway, this is where I saw "Thread"
Features
4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for vivid picture quality
Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional, theater-like sound²
Incredible power with the A15 Bionic chip
Siri Remote brings precise control with a touch-enabled clickpad
Apple Original shows and movies from Apple TV+³
The latest shows, movies, sports, and live TV, all in one place¹
More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music³
Use AirPlay to share photos, videos, and more from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your TV⁴
Private listening with up to two sets of AirPods
Wi-Fi and Ethernet for high-speed data transfer
Acts as a home hub to connect and control smart home accessories, with Thread for more connectivity⁵
¹Subscription may be required to access some content. Not all content is available in 4K HDR formats. 4K resolution requires 4K-capable TV. Title and app availability are subject to change. Some apps are not available in all areas.
²Dolby Atmos features require Dolby Atmos–capable devices and may not be available for all titles and languages.
³Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+ all require a subscription.
⁴AirPlay is compatible with second-generation Apple TV or later.
⁵Compatible with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Requires Thread-enabled home hub or border router.
Super old post but wanted to clarify for the people whom may stumble upon this eventually.
No, openthread.thread.home.arpa is not malware, and it is not a bug, it's simply, well as the name implies, a visible device running on your network, more specifically a thread border router, this may happen if you own a: HomePod, HomePod mini, recent AppleTV 4k or other thread border routers.
No, openthread.thread.home.arpa is not malware, and it is not a bug, it's simply, well as the name implies, a visible device running on your network, more specifically a thread border router, this may happen if you own a: HomePod, HomePod mini, recent AppleTV 4k or other thread border routers.