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Sonoff iHost

Name: Sonoff iHost
Brand: Sonoff

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Sonoff iHost lists Zigbee coordinator; Matter bridge; Home Assistant.
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Recorded year: 2023
Recorded warranty: 1 year
Dimensions: 120 x 135.5 x 41 mm
Weight: 208g

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Sonoff iHost Quick Features

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Thread border router: No; View details →
Zigbee coordinator: Yes; View details →
Matter bridge: Yes; View details →
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes; View details →
Ethernet: Yes; View details →
Node Red: Yes; View details & conditions →

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Sonoff iHost: Capabilities And Limitations

Based on listed specifications, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer sources are linked where checked.

What it offers

A Zigbee coordinator is listed, providing a Zigbee-network role to investigate for supported accessories. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.
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Matter-bridge functionality is listed, offering a route to investigate for exposing supported accessories. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller.
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A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
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What to consider

Thread border-router functionality is listed as unavailable; a Thread setup may need a separate border router.
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Questions About Sonoff iHost

Does Sonoff iHost act as a Thread border router?

No, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.

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Does Sonoff iHost include a Zigbee coordinator?

The hub manages a Zigbee network. Wi-Fi LAN devices require compatible local protocols and the relevant add-on. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.

Source: Sonoff iHost manufacturer product page · Checked 2026-10-04

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Does Sonoff iHost provide a Matter bridge?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller.

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Does Sonoff iHost work with Home Assistant?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.

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Does Sonoff iHost work with Apple Home?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.

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Sonoff iHost Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

2 of 31 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

Protocols7 fields

Protocols specifications
Bluetooth	Yes
Z Wave	No
Zigbee coordinator	Yes Manufacturer source The hub manages a Zigbee network. Sonoff iHost manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iHost Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Wi-Fi LAN devices require compatible local protocols and the relevant add-on. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Thread border router	No
Matter bridge	Yes
Third Party Devices	Yes Details & conditions Pairs Zigbee devices from other brands such as Philips and IKEA, and as a Matter hub it also adds other brands' Matter devices.
Ir	No

Connectivity3 fields

Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet	Yes

Features5 fields

Features specifications
Subdevices	128 Manufacturer source The hub supports up to 128 Zigbee accessories. Sonoff iHost manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iHost Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Wi-Fi LAN devices require compatible local protocols and the relevant add-on. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Onvif	Yes
RTSP	Yes
Node Red	Yes Details & conditions Install Node-RED Add-on in iHost to create scenes with more versatility. Weather triggers? Create data tables? Implement a wide range of scenes through third-party nodes.
Tailscale	Yes

Hardware7 fields

Hardware specifications
Cpu	1.5GHz Quad-core
Memory	4GB DDR4
Storage	8GB eMMC
microSD card slot	Yes
Power Over Ethernet	No
Speakers	Yes
Microphone	Yes

Integrations5 fields

Integrations specifications
Google Home	Yes
Alexa	Yes
Apple Home	Yes
SmartThings	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes

Sensors4 fields

Sensors specifications
Temperature	No
Humidity	No
Light	No
Motion	No

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How this device compares

Sonoff iHost vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 29 hubs in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Microphone: 2 of 29 known answers are Yes

Hardware: 7% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

microSD card slot: 2 of 29 known answers are Yes

Hardware: 7% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Node Red: 2 of 29 known answers are Yes

Features: 7% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

4 of 29 models are from Sonoff

Counts hubs listed here, not sales or market share. Catalog inclusion does not imply a recommendation.

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Sonoff iHost?

These checks describe hubs requirements. Confirm each one against the exact model’s current manufacturer documentation and your installation.

List the exact devices and integrations the hub must support.
Distinguish a Matter controller from a Thread border router and a bridge.
Check which automations continue without an internet connection.
Confirm backup, migration and software update options.

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