Sonoff Smart Home Hub iHost

The Sonoff Smart Home Hub iHost is a cutting-edge local smart home server designed to streamline and secure your home automation system. Serving as a central control point, the iHost allows for seamless local connection and management of smart devices, utilizing both Wi-Fi LAN and Zigbee protocols. This intelligent hub enables the creation of smart scenes and security modes tailored to specific scenarios, ensuring that all device data remains localized and private, thus enhancing the reliability and security of your smart home ecosystem. Equipped with robust technical specifications, the iHost supports the management of up to 128 sub-devices and extends the Zigbee network range when paired with a Zigbee router. It features a Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 SoC for Zigbee connectivity and a 2.4G Wi-Fi & BLE RTL8723 module for reliable wireless communication. With local data storage and management capabilities, the hub ensures that all operational, security, and scene logs are securely stored within a local database, supporting up to 2000 entries per data type. The iHost further enriches your smart home experience through open API support and Docker containerization, allowing the development and installation of various add-ons for enhanced functionality. For optimal operation, the Sonoff iHost requires a 5V 2A power supply via a Type-C interface and supports storage expansion through USB and TF cards, with a maximum capacity of 256GB for TF cards. The device is housed in a compact ABS casing measuring 120mm x 41mm x 135mm and features an RJ45 network interface for wired connectivity. Users should ensure compatibility with local network settings and maintain devices within the same LAN for seamless control.