Why Certify?

Certification provides an official, independent proof-point of the product’s functional conformance to the Thread specification and interoperability performance with market-leading Thread reference implementations. Certified products are entitled to valuable benefits:

Market entry and adoption support

  • Intellectual property rights (IPR) for using Thread technology
  • License to display a Thread Group certified product logo (Thread Certified Component or Built on Thread) on the product / packaging
  • Official Thread Group certificate of compliance / interoperability

Marketing support

  • Inclusion in Thread Group website certified product listing
  • Inclusion in featured Thread Group collateral, such as case studies and social media
  • Inclusion in product demonstrations at Thread Group and industry events

Certification Process

Certification Process – The Seven Steps of Highly Successful Thread Product Certification Process – The Seven Steps of Highly Successful Thread Product

1. Join

2. Choose (a lab)

Thread Group members have access to a global network of leading, independent Authorized Test Labs (ATLs), many of which are also approved testing providers for complementary networking technologies such as Matter, BLE, and Wi-Fi. Check the ATL page for a listing of all test providers and find the best deal for your needs!

3. Apply

A certification application must be submitted to Thread Group; this allows for validation of the correct logo (component or end product) being sought and the testing selections which the product must undergo.

4. Submit

Once the application has been approved and a testing appointment has been scheduled with the ATL, it’s time to send or take the product to the lab.

5. Test

The ATL carries out all required tests on the product using the Thread test harness software and the Thread reference devices.

6. Review

After testing is finished, Thread Group reviews the results to confirm completeness and accuracy. Additional data reviews, data collection and/or test analysis may be carried out as required to resolve all open questions/concerns.

7. Certify

Product certification is granted after testing has concluded with a favorable outcome. Upon the granting of certification, a formal certificate is issued for the product, and the appropriate Thread Certified product logo (Thread Certified Component or Built on Thread) is provided for marketing use with the product, if desired. Display of a Thread Certification logo is subject to usage guidelines.