SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub

SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub (eWeLink) — Zigbee (built-in). It can directly pair 5,405 of the 9,530 devices in this database.

MSRP: $89.90

The SONOFF iHost is a local-first hub for SONOFF/eWeLink devices with a built-in Zigbee radio. It pairs standard Zigbee devices with growing (but not universal) driver coverage and runs automations without the cloud.

Device coverage

The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub can directly pair 5,405 of the 9,530 devices in this database, with another 0 reachable via a bridge or add-on. See the devices that work with the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub →

Platform
Ecosystem eWeLink
Local (no-cloud) control Yes
Subscription required for core features No
Radios & protocols
Matter controller No
Thread border router No
Zigbee radio built-in
Z-Wave radio none
Bridges its devices into Matter No
Connectivity
Ethernet port Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
General
Release year 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub support Matter?

No — the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub has no Matter role. Its devices stay inside the eWeLink ecosystem.

Does the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub work with Zigbee devices?

Yes — it has a built-in Zigbee radio and pairs standard Zigbee devices directly (1,093 sensors alone in this database).

How many devices work with the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub?

Of the 9,530 devices in this database, 5,405 pair directly and another 0 work with a bridge, border router, or add-on radio.

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