End device communication

An electronic device comprising:

• a receiver configured to receive first data from a sleepy end device via a communication protocol through a routing device, the first data comprising an indication of a trigger event;
• a transmitter configured to transmit second data to the sleepy end device via the communication protocol through the routing device;
• processing circuitry configured to:
• cause the electronic device to communicate directly with the sleepy end device according to the communication protocol;
• cause the transmitter to transmit an instruction directly to the sleepy end device to perform a target action;
• and
• cause the electronic device to communicate with the sleepy end device via the communication protocol through the routing device based on the sleepy end device performing the target action.

A method, comprising:

• receiving, via a transceiver of an electronic device, one or more control messages comprising a frequency and duration associated with a first set of time periods for communication with a peripheral device via a first communication protocol through a parent device;
• receiving, via processing circuitry, a second set of time periods for communicating via a second communication protocol based on the frequency and the duration associated with the first set of time periods;
• and
• configuring the transceiver of the electronic device to communicate directly with the peripheral device according to the first communication protocol based on a proximity of the electronic device to the peripheral device.