diff --git a/config/zephyr/Kconfig b/config/zephyr/Kconfig
index 42055393de2a58..b197f0491a9689 100644
--- a/config/zephyr/Kconfig
+++ b/config/zephyr/Kconfig
@@ -139,6 +139,26 @@ config CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT
 	help
 	  Enables Thread Sleepy End Device support in Matter.
 
+if CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT
+
+config CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL
+	int "Sleepy End Device idle interval (ms)"
+	default 1000
+	help
+	  SED wake interval in milliseconds while the device is idle, meaning that
+	  there is no active exchange to or from the device, and its commissioning
+	  window is closed.
+
+config CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL
+	int "Sleepy End Device active interval (ms)"
+	default 200
+	help
+	  SED wake interval in milliseconds while the device is active, meaning that
+	  there is an active exchange to or from the device, or its commissioning
+	  window is open.
+
+endif # CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT
+
 config CHIP_THREAD_SSED
 	  bool "Enable Thread Synchronized Sleepy End Device support"
 	  depends on OPENTHREAD_CSL_RECEIVER && CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT
diff --git a/docs/guides/nrfconnect_examples_configuration.md b/docs/guides/nrfconnect_examples_configuration.md
index 236008b740f6c4..119852b3929a89 100644
--- a/docs/guides/nrfconnect_examples_configuration.md
+++ b/docs/guides/nrfconnect_examples_configuration.md
@@ -179,6 +179,12 @@ following Kconfig options:
 -   `CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD`
 -   `CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT`
 
+The following Kconfig options can be used to tune Thread Sleepy End Device wake
+intervals:
+
+-   `CONFIG_CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL`
+-   `CONFIG_CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL`
+
 **Commissioning with NFC support**
 
 You can configure the Matter protocol to use an NFC tag for commissioning,
diff --git a/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index 29ca4bcb7e4648..101c286e304088 100644
--- a/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ certification of a Matter device communicating over a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread
 network.
 
 The example behaves as a Matter accessory, that is a device that can be paired
-into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network.
+into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network. The
+device works as a Thread Minimal End Device.
 
 <hr>
 
@@ -294,22 +295,6 @@ features like logs and command-line interface, run the following command:
 Remember to replace _build-target_ with the build target name of the Nordic
 Semiconductor's kit you own.
 
-### Building with low-power configuration
-
-You can build the example using the low-power configuration, which enables
-Thread's Sleepy End Device mode and disables debug features, such as the UART
-console or the **LED 1** usage.
-
-To build for the low-power configuration, run the following command with
-_build-target_ replaced with the build target name of the Nordic Semiconductor's
-kit you own (for example `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`):
-
-    $ west build -b build-target -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
-For example, use the following command for `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`:
-
-    $ west build -b nrf52840dk_nrf52840 -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
 ### Building with Device Firmware Upgrade support
 
 Support for DFU using Matter OTA is disabled by default.
diff --git a/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h b/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
index 7a2941f28621df..9fea28ec9fde12 100644
--- a/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
+++ b/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
@@ -29,5 +29,3 @@
 // Use a default pairing code if one hasn't been provisioned in flash.
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_PIN_CODE 20202021
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_DISCRIMINATOR 0xF00
-
-#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL 2000_ms32
diff --git a/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf b/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
deleted file mode 100644
index c962425f6ef937..00000000000000
--- a/examples/all-clusters-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-#
-#    Copyright (c) 2022 Project CHIP Authors
-#
-#    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
-#    you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
-#    You may obtain a copy of the License at
-#
-#        http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
-#
-#    Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
-#    distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
-#    WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
-#    See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
-#    limitations under the License.
-#
-
-# Enable MTD Sleepy End Device
-CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
-
-# Disable UART console
-CONFIG_SHELL=n
-CONFIG_LOG=n
-CONFIG_UART_CONSOLE=n
-CONFIG_SERIAL=n
-
-# Suspend devices when the CPU goes to sleep
-CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
-
-# Disable auxiliary state LEDs
-CONFIG_STATE_LEDS=n
diff --git a/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index 919fb768d5fd51..909b3d5b8861cd 100644
--- a/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ certification of a Matter device communicating over a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread
 network.
 
 The example behaves as a Matter accessory, that is a device that can be paired
-into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network.
+into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network. The
+device works as a Thread Minimal End Device.
 
 <hr>
 
@@ -294,22 +295,6 @@ features like logs and command-line interface, run the following command:
 Remember to replace _build-target_ with the build target name of the Nordic
 Semiconductor's kit you own.
 
-### Building with low-power configuration
-
-You can build the example using the low-power configuration, which enables
-Thread's Sleepy End Device mode and disables debug features, such as the UART
-console or the **LED 1** usage.
-
-To build for the low-power configuration, run the following command with
-_build-target_ replaced with the build target name of the Nordic Semiconductor's
-kit you own (for example `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`):
-
-    $ west build -b build-target -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
-For example, use the following command for `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`:
-
-    $ west build -b nrf52840dk_nrf52840 -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
 ### Building with Device Firmware Upgrade support
 
 Support for DFU using Matter OTA is disabled by default.
diff --git a/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h b/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
index 7a2941f28621df..9fea28ec9fde12 100644
--- a/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
+++ b/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
@@ -29,5 +29,3 @@
 // Use a default pairing code if one hasn't been provisioned in flash.
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_PIN_CODE 20202021
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_DISCRIMINATOR 0xF00
-
-#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL 2000_ms32
diff --git a/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf b/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
deleted file mode 100644
index c962425f6ef937..00000000000000
--- a/examples/all-clusters-minimal-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-#
-#    Copyright (c) 2022 Project CHIP Authors
-#
-#    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
-#    you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
-#    You may obtain a copy of the License at
-#
-#        http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
-#
-#    Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
-#    distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
-#    WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
-#    See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
-#    limitations under the License.
-#
-
-# Enable MTD Sleepy End Device
-CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
-
-# Disable UART console
-CONFIG_SHELL=n
-CONFIG_LOG=n
-CONFIG_UART_CONSOLE=n
-CONFIG_SERIAL=n
-
-# Suspend devices when the CPU goes to sleep
-CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
-
-# Disable auxiliary state LEDs
-CONFIG_STATE_LEDS=n
diff --git a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index 0b14393eafe3c1..2b559a38edebd6 100644
--- a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -19,7 +19,8 @@ Semiconductor's nRF Connect SDK, and supports remote access and control of a
 lighting examples over a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread network.
 
 The example behaves as a Matter accessory, that is a device that can be paired
-into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network.
+into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network. The
+device works as a Thread Sleepy End Device.
 
 <hr>
 
@@ -452,22 +453,6 @@ features like logs and command-line interface, run the following command:
 Remember to replace _build-target_ with the build target name of the Nordic
 Semiconductor's kit you own.
 
-### Building with low-power configuration
-
-You can build the example using the low-power configuration, which enables
-Thread's Sleepy End Device mode and disables debug features, such as the UART
-console or the **LED 1** usage.
-
-To build for the low-power configuration, run the following command with
-_build-target_ replaced with the build target name of the Nordic Semiconductor's
-kit you own (for example `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`):
-
-    $ west build -b build-target -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
-For example, use the following command for `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`:
-
-    $ west build -b nrf52840dk_nrf52840 -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
 ### Building with Device Firmware Upgrade support
 
 Support for DFU using Matter OTA is enabled by default.
diff --git a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
index f8dfd2d63d4750..4b98212214a41c 100644
--- a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
+++ b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
@@ -115,10 +115,8 @@ CHIP_ERROR AppTask::Init()
 
 #ifdef CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD_SED
     err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_SleepyEndDevice);
-#elif CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD
-    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_MinimalEndDevice);
 #else
-    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_Router);
+    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_MinimalEndDevice);
 #endif
     if (err != CHIP_NO_ERROR)
     {
diff --git a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
index 5361319e42ecfe..ffd8d9b208940c 100644
--- a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
+++ b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
@@ -30,4 +30,3 @@
 /* Use a default pairing code if one hasn't been provisioned in flash. */
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_PIN_CODE 20202021
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_DISCRIMINATOR 0xF00
-#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL 2000_ms32
diff --git a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
deleted file mode 100644
index c962425f6ef937..00000000000000
--- a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-#
-#    Copyright (c) 2022 Project CHIP Authors
-#
-#    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
-#    you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
-#    You may obtain a copy of the License at
-#
-#        http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
-#
-#    Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
-#    distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
-#    WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
-#    See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
-#    limitations under the License.
-#
-
-# Enable MTD Sleepy End Device
-CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
-
-# Disable UART console
-CONFIG_SHELL=n
-CONFIG_LOG=n
-CONFIG_UART_CONSOLE=n
-CONFIG_SERIAL=n
-
-# Suspend devices when the CPU goes to sleep
-CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
-
-# Disable auxiliary state LEDs
-CONFIG_STATE_LEDS=n
diff --git a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
index ade76cb81238fa..629b5cc693e1d3 100644
--- a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
+++ b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
 
 # Bluetooth overrides
 CONFIG_BT_DEVICE_NAME="MatterSwitch"
diff --git a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
index e032d64f912595..d23c1bd2f66f0e 100644
--- a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
+++ b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
 
 # Bluetooth overrides
 CONFIG_BT_DEVICE_NAME="MatterSwitch"
diff --git a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
index 0126f60b948f6f..8766ded201a22d 100644
--- a/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
+++ b/examples/light-switch-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
 
 # Bluetooth overrides
 CONFIG_BT_DEVICE_NAME="MatterSwitch"
@@ -41,6 +42,9 @@ CONFIG_CHIP_PROJECT_CONFIG="main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h"
 # 32772 == 0x8004 (example light-switch-app)
 CONFIG_CHIP_DEVICE_PRODUCT_ID=32772
 
+# Suspend devices when the CPU goes into sleep
+CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
+
 # Disable all debug features
 CONFIG_SHELL=n
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_SHELL=n
diff --git a/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index ff8013e360ad93..408d794b6436d2 100644
--- a/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ Semiconductor's nRF Connect SDK, and supports remote access and control of a
 lighting over a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread network.
 
 The example behaves as a Matter accessory, that is a device that can be paired
-into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network.
+into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network. The
+device works as a Thread Router.
 
 <hr>
 
diff --git a/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp b/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
index 3e4b71b1068d07..46ea48cf6b1a19 100644
--- a/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
+++ b/examples/lighting-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
@@ -114,11 +114,8 @@ CHIP_ERROR AppTask::Init()
         return err;
     }
 
-#ifdef CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD
-    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_MinimalEndDevice);
-#else
     err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_Router);
-#endif
+
     if (err != CHIP_NO_ERROR)
     {
         LOG_ERR("ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType() failed");
diff --git a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index ee46aab4ee2560..c1e2a2baf7e065 100644
--- a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ Semiconductor's nRF Connect SDK, and supports remote access and control of a
 simulated door lock over a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread network.
 
 The example behaves as a Matter accessory, that is a device that can be paired
-into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network.
+into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network. The
+device works as a Thread Sleepy End Device.
 
 <hr>
 
@@ -381,22 +382,6 @@ features like logs and command-line interface, run the following command:
 Remember to replace _build-target_ with the build target name of the Nordic
 Semiconductor's kit you own.
 
-### Building with low-power configuration
-
-You can build the example using the low-power configuration, which enables
-Thread's Sleepy End Device mode and disables debug features, such as the UART
-console or the **LED 1** usage.
-
-To build for the low-power configuration, run the following command with
-_build-target_ replaced with the build target name of the Nordic Semiconductor's
-kit you own (for example `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`):
-
-    $ west build -b build-target -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
-For example, use the following command for `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`:
-
-    $ west build -b nrf52840dk_nrf52840 -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
 ### Building with Device Firmware Upgrade support
 
 Support for DFU using Matter OTA is enabled by default.
diff --git a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
index 6975dea5e6a65c..d1b1e2266810a6 100644
--- a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
+++ b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
@@ -107,10 +107,8 @@ CHIP_ERROR AppTask::Init()
 
 #ifdef CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD_SED
     err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_SleepyEndDevice);
-#elif CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD
-    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_MinimalEndDevice);
 #else
-    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_Router);
+    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_MinimalEndDevice);
 #endif
     if (err != CHIP_NO_ERROR)
     {
diff --git a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
index bfa54151bad46d..7f6a313e145f87 100644
--- a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
+++ b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
@@ -30,5 +30,3 @@
 // Use a default pairing code if one hasn't been provisioned in flash.
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_PIN_CODE 20202021
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_DISCRIMINATOR 0xF00
-
-#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL 20000_ms32
diff --git a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
deleted file mode 100644
index c75bcf53951546..00000000000000
--- a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-#
-#    Copyright (c) 2021 Project CHIP Authors
-#
-#    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
-#    you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
-#    You may obtain a copy of the License at
-#
-#        http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
-#
-#    Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
-#    distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
-#    WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
-#    See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
-#    limitations under the License.
-#
-
-# Enable MTD Sleepy End Device
-CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
-
-# Disable UART console
-CONFIG_SHELL=n
-CONFIG_LOG=n
-CONFIG_UART_CONSOLE=n
-CONFIG_SERIAL=n
-
-# Suspend devices when the CPU goes to sleep
-CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
-
-# Disable auxiliary state LEDs
-CONFIG_STATE_LEDS=n
diff --git a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
index a74e2e254f7303..e42060f48b5639 100644
--- a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
+++ b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
 
 # Default OpenThread network settings
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_PANID=4660
diff --git a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
index 82431c05977810..bd48ff463ddd8a 100644
--- a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
+++ b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
 
 # Default OpenThread network settings
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_PANID=4660
diff --git a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
index 93d253d3955324..7b1aae9180179f 100644
--- a/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
+++ b/examples/lock-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
 
 # Default OpenThread network settings
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_PANID=4660
@@ -47,6 +48,9 @@ CONFIG_CHIP_PROJECT_CONFIG="main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h"
 # 32774 == 0x8006 (example lock-app)
 CONFIG_CHIP_DEVICE_PRODUCT_ID=32774
 
+# Suspend devices when the CPU goes into sleep
+CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
+
 # Disable all debug features
 CONFIG_SHELL=n
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_SHELL=n
diff --git a/examples/pump-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/pump-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index 515c64272e0d1d..94df485f7afe4a 100644
--- a/examples/pump-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/pump-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ Semiconductor's nRF Connect SDK, and supports remote access and control of a
 simulated pump over a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread network.
 
 The example behaves as a Matter accessory, that is a device that can be paired
-into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network.
+into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network. The
+device works as a Thread Minimal End Device.
 
 <hr>
 
diff --git a/examples/pump-controller-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/pump-controller-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index b3e9c279e36d11..81e5e23b1f81d9 100644
--- a/examples/pump-controller-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/pump-controller-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ Semiconductor's nRF Connect SDK, and supports remote access and control of a
 simulated pump over a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread network.
 
 The example behaves as a Matter accessory, that is a device that can be paired
-into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network.
+into an existing Matter network and can be controlled by this network. The
+device works as a Thread Minimal End Device.
 
 <hr>
 
diff --git a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/README.md b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/README.md
index 4f6ce47c8f74cb..8fbabd6f23f2b5 100644
--- a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/README.md
+++ b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/README.md
@@ -62,7 +62,8 @@ configuration from it. Some actions required before establishing full
 communication are described below.
 
 The example can be configured to use the secure bootloader and utilize it for
-performing over-the-air Device Firmware Upgrade using Bluetooth LE.
+performing over-the-air Device Firmware Upgrade using Bluetooth LE. The device
+works as a Thread Synchronized Sleepy End Device.
 
 ### Bluetooth LE advertising
 
@@ -388,22 +389,6 @@ features like logs and command-line interface, run the following command:
 Remember to replace _build-target_ with the build target name of the Nordic
 Semiconductor's kit you own.
 
-### Building with low-power configuration
-
-You can build the example using the low-power configuration, which enables
-Thread's Synchronized Sleepy End Device mode and disables debug features, such
-as the UART console or the **LED 1** usage.
-
-To build for the low-power configuration, run the following command with
-_build-target_ replaced with the build target name of the Nordic Semiconductor's
-kit you own (for example `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`):
-
-    $ west build -b build-target -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
-For example, use the following command for `nrf52840dk_nrf52840`:
-
-    $ west build -b nrf52840dk_nrf52840 -- -DOVERLAY_CONFIG=overlay-low_power.conf
-
 ### Building with Device Firmware Upgrade support
 
 Support for DFU using Matter OTA is enabled by default.
diff --git a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
index 01055a4935f54d..f62b096c61d878 100644
--- a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
+++ b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/AppTask.cpp
@@ -107,10 +107,10 @@ CHIP_ERROR AppTask::Init()
         return err;
     }
 
-#ifdef CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD_SED
-    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_SleepyEndDevice);
-#elif CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED
+#if CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED
     err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_SynchronizedSleepyEndDevice);
+#elif CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD_SED
+    err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_SleepyEndDevice);
 #else
     err = ConnectivityMgr().SetThreadDeviceType(ConnectivityManager::kThreadDeviceType_MinimalEndDevice);
 #endif
diff --git a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
index de64851584ba9d..9fea28ec9fde12 100644
--- a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
+++ b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h
@@ -29,10 +29,3 @@
 // Use a default pairing code if one hasn't been provisioned in flash.
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_PIN_CODE 20202021
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_USE_TEST_SETUP_DISCRIMINATOR 0xF00
-
-#ifdef CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED
-#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL 500_ms32
-#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL 500_ms32
-#else
-#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL 2000_ms32
-#endif
diff --git a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
deleted file mode 100644
index 602eb4f76784e2..00000000000000
--- a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/overlay-low_power.conf
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
-#
-#    Copyright (c) 2022 Project CHIP Authors
-#
-#    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
-#    you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
-#    You may obtain a copy of the License at
-#
-#        http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
-#
-#    Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
-#    distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
-#    WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
-#    See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
-#    limitations under the License.
-#
-
-# Enable MTD Sleepy End Device
-CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
-
-# Enable Thread CSL to support Synchronized SED
-CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED=y
-
-# Disable UART console
-CONFIG_SHELL=n
-CONFIG_LOG=n
-CONFIG_UART_CONSOLE=n
-CONFIG_SERIAL=n
-
-# Suspend devices when the CPU goes to sleep
-CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
-
-# Disable auxiliary state LEDs
-CONFIG_STATE_LEDS=n
diff --git a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
index 1ffcaee2b430a4..9595ec207e8582 100644
--- a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
+++ b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj.conf
@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
+CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED=y
+CONFIG_CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL=500
+CONFIG_CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL=500
 
 # Default OpenThread network settings
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_PANID=4660
diff --git a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
index 1bb9717bae150f..680894d3cbb4e5 100644
--- a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
+++ b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_no_dfu.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,10 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
+CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED=y
+CONFIG_CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL=500
+CONFIG_CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL=500
 
 # Default OpenThread network settings
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_PANID=4660
diff --git a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
index dcc71d6d218c46..2278618efca3fa 100644
--- a/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
+++ b/examples/window-app/nrfconnect/prj_release.conf
@@ -29,6 +29,10 @@ CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_THREAD_VERSION_1_2=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_NORDIC_LIBRARY_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_MTD=y
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_FTD=n
+CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT=y
+CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED=y
+CONFIG_CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL=500
+CONFIG_CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL=500
 
 # Default OpenThread network settings
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_PANID=4660
@@ -47,6 +51,9 @@ CONFIG_CHIP_PROJECT_CONFIG="main/include/CHIPProjectConfig.h"
 # 32784 == 0x8010 (example window-app)
 CONFIG_CHIP_DEVICE_PRODUCT_ID=32784
 
+# Suspend devices when the CPU goes into sleep
+CONFIG_PM_DEVICE=y
+
 # Disable all debug features
 CONFIG_SHELL=n
 CONFIG_OPENTHREAD_SHELL=n
diff --git a/src/platform/nrfconnect/CHIPDevicePlatformConfig.h b/src/platform/nrfconnect/CHIPDevicePlatformConfig.h
index bcab84e5d9efc0..fb6617d34d3dd8 100644
--- a/src/platform/nrfconnect/CHIPDevicePlatformConfig.h
+++ b/src/platform/nrfconnect/CHIPDevicePlatformConfig.h
@@ -163,6 +163,18 @@
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_THREAD_SSED CONFIG_CHIP_THREAD_SSED
 #endif // CONFIG_CHIP_ENABLE_SLEEPY_END_DEVICE_SUPPORT
 
+#ifndef CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL
+#ifdef CONFIG_CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL
+#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL chip::System::Clock::Milliseconds32(CONFIG_CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL)
+#endif // CONFIG_CHIP_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL
+#endif // CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_IDLE_INTERVAL
+
+#ifndef CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL
+#ifdef CONFIG_CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL
+#define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL chip::System::Clock::Milliseconds32(CONFIG_CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL)
+#endif // CONFIG_CHIP_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL
+#endif // CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_SED_ACTIVE_INTERVAL
+
 #ifdef CONFIG_CHIP_COMMISSIONABLE_DEVICE_TYPE
 #define CHIP_DEVICE_CONFIG_ENABLE_COMMISSIONABLE_DEVICE_TYPE 1
 #endif // CONFIG_CHIP_COMMISSIONABLE_DEVICE_TYPE