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Gainsborough Freestyle
Smart Wi-Fi Trilock,
now compatible with
Matter over Thread!

November 2025

 

Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock,
now compatible with Matter over Thread!

 

November 2025

 

 

The Gainsborough Freestyle
Smart Wi-Fi Trilock is now
compatible with Matter over
Thread, ready to work
seamlessly in your smart
home system.

 

 

 

 

The Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock is now compatible with Matter over Thread, ready to work seamlessly in your smart home system.

 

 

But what is Matter you ask? Matter 
is a universal language connecting
your smart home devices, no
matter who they're manufactured
by. Thread is a low-power, low-
latency mesh network that enables
smart devices to communicate
directly with one another. 

Thread and Matter are two
complementary technologies
designed to enhance the smart
home ecosystem. Together, they
address many of the challenges
faced by users and manufacturers,
such as interoperability, reliability,
and ease of use. 

 

 

But what is Matter you ask? Matter is a universal language connecting your smart home devices, no matter who they're manufactured by. Thread is a low-power, low-latency mesh network that enables smart devices to communicate directly with one another. 

Thread and Matter are two complementary technologies designed to enhance the smart home ecosystem. Together, they address many of the challenges faced by users and manufacturers, such as interoperability, reliability, and ease of use. 

 

 

But why choose
to switch your
smart devices
to Matter over
Thread?  

 

 

Cross-Brand Compatibility 

Matter ensures that devices from
different manufacturers work
seamlessly together, reducing
fragmentation in the smart
home ecosystem.

Simplified Setup

Matter devices are designed to be
easy to set up and use, often
requiring just a few steps to
connect to your smart home
system.

Multi-Ecosystem Support

Matter works across major smart
home platforms, including Apple
Home, Google Home, Amazon
Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings.

You can mix and match devices
without worrying about
compatibility.

Local Control

Matter prioritizes local
communication, meaning devices
can operate without relying on
cloud services.

This reduces latency and ensures
functionality even when the
internet is down.

Enhanced Security

Matter uses robust encryption and
authentication mechanisms to
protect data and prevent
unauthorized access.

Future-Proofing

Matter is designed to be scalable
and adaptable, allowing it to support
new device types and features as
technology evolves.

Energy Efficiency

Matter is optimized for low-power
devices, making it suitable for
battery-operated sensors, locks,
and other devices.

 

But why choose to switch your smart
devices to Matter over Thread?  

 

 

Cross-Brand Compatibility 

Matter ensures that devices from different manufacturers work seamlessly together, reducing fragmentation in the smart home ecosystem.

Simplified Setup

Matter devices are designed to be easy to set up and use, often requiring just a few steps to connect to your smart home system.

Multi-Ecosystem Support

Matter works across major smart home platforms, including Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. You can mix and match devices without worrying about compatibility.

Local Control

Matter prioritizes local communication, meaning devices can operate without relying on cloud services. This reduces latency and ensures functionality even when the internet is down.

Enhanced Security

Matter uses robust encryption and authentication mechanisms to protect data and prevent unauthorized access.

Future-Proofing

Matter is designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing it to support new device types and features as technology evolves.

Energy Efficiency

Matter is optimized for low-power devices, making it suitable for battery-operated sensors, locks, and other devices.

 

 

 

Enhance your smart home automation

Enhance your smart
home automation

connect with other smart home devices

Connect with other
smart home devices

Save battery life

Save battery life with
your Freestyle

 

 

Learn more
about Matter.

Matter enables cross-brand
compatibility across smart
home devices, voice
assistants, mobile apps and
cloud services.

 

 

 

 

Thread border
routers that can
act as a Matter
controller.

 

 

There are already thousands of
smart home products that have
started using Matter! Some
popular Thread border routers
include:

  • Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
  • Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
  • Amazon Echo (4th Gen)


Consider switching your
Gainsborough Freestyle Smart
Wi-Fi Trilock to Matter over
Thread along with the rest of
your smart home devices and
enjoy ease of use with one
eco-system. 

 

 

 

 

Thread border routers that can act as a Matter controller 

 

 

There are already thousands of smart home products that have started using Matter! Some popular Thread border routers include: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), Apple HomePod (2nd Gen), Amazon Echo (4th Gen) and more.

Consider switching your Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock to Matter over Thread along with the rest of your smart home devices and enjoy ease of use with one eco-system. 

 

 

Learn more
about Matter.

Matter enables cross-brand compatibility across smart home devices, voice assistants, mobile apps and cloud services.

 

 

Learn more
about the
Freestyle
Smart Wi-Fi
Trilock:

 

 

Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock Smart Lock

Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock
Smart Lock in Matte Black

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Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock Smart Lock

Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock
Smart Lock in Brushed Satin Chrome

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Learn more about the Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock:

 

 

Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock Smart Lock

Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock
Smart Lock in Matte Black

Learn more

 

 

Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock Smart Lock

Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock
Smart Lock in Brushed Satin Chrome

Learn more

 

 

 

 

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