SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub – Local Smart Home Server | Zigbee 3.0 Hub, LAN Control, Docker Add-ons, Wi-Fi & Ethernet Gateway.
Overview:
• SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub is a professional local smart home hub designed to manage smart devices, Zigbee devices, local scenes, and home automation from one central gateway.
• Unlike normal cloud-based gateways, iHost focuses on local control, allowing compatible devices and automations to run faster and more reliably inside the local network, even when the internet connection is unavailable.
• It supports SONOFF LAN devices and Zigbee 3.0 devices, making it suitable for smart homes that need better privacy, faster response, and stable automation performance.
• The hub includes Ethernet RJ45, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Zigbee 3.0, and expandable local storage, giving installers more flexibility for villa, apartment, office, and showroom automation projects.
• It also supports eWeLink CAST, local scenes, smart security, and add-on expansion through a local Docker-based environment, making it more powerful than a standard Zigbee gateway.
Key Features:
• Local smart home hub for faster and more secure automation.
• Local control support for compatible SONOFF LAN devices.
• Zigbee 3.0 gateway for adding and managing compatible Zigbee sub-devices.
• Supports up to 128 Zigbee sub-devices with Zigbee router expansion.
• Ethernet RJ45 connection for stable wired network performance.
• Wi-Fi 2.4GHz support for flexible network connection.
• Local scene automation without depending fully on cloud operation.
• eWeLink CAST support for smart home dashboard display.
• Smart security system using compatible Zigbee sensors.
• Docker add-on support for advanced local expansion.
• TF card storage support up to 256GB for local expansion and data storage.
• Suitable for advanced smart home systems requiring privacy, stability, and local control.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: SONOFF.
• Model Name: iHost.
• Product Type: Local Smart Home Hub / Smart Home Server.
• Wireless Protocol: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + Zigbee 3.0 + BLE.
• Network Interface: RJ45 Ethernet 10/100Mbps.
• Zigbee Module: Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 SoC.
• Supported Zigbee Devices: Up to 128 Zigbee sub-devices.
• CPU: RV1109 dual-core 1.5GHz for 2GB version / RV1126 quad-core 1.5GHz for 4GB version.
• Memory Options: 2GB DDR4 / 4GB DDR4.
• Storage: 8GB eMMC.
• External Storage: TF card up to 256GB.
• Power Input: DC 5V / 2A.
• Power Interface: USB Type-C.
• Material: ABS.
• Color: White.
• Dimensions: 135 × 120 × 41 mm.
• Smart Functions: Local device control, local scenes, Zigbee management, smart security, eWeLink CAST, add-ons, LAN control.
• Installation Type: Desktop indoor smart home hub.
• Application: Local smart home automation gateway.
Applications:
• Smart home local control.
• Villa and apartment automation.
• SONOFF Zigbee device management.
• Local scene automation.
• Smart security and sensor linkage.
• Lighting, curtain, sensor, and appliance control.
• Office and showroom smart automation.
• Projects requiring faster response and less cloud dependency.
• Advanced smart home systems with local dashboard and add-ons.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for projects that need a powerful local smart home hub with Zigbee 3.0, LAN control, Ethernet connectivity, eWeLink CAST, and local automation, especially when privacy, stability, and operation during internet outage are important.