
Network coordinators
Sonoff Dongle-M (Dongle Max) Zigbee/Thread network coordinator, PoE
- Radio chips
- Silicon Labs EFR32MG24
- Connection to the server
- Ethernet, PoE (power and data on one cable), Wi-Fi, USB
- Number of radios
- 1
Sonoff · iHost AIBridge-26
Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Ethernet
This is the Zigbee hub itself: check that it supports the devices you need.
Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Ethernet · Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Check the supported network band.
Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Ethernet · Built-in speaker and microphone; alarm sound for security modes; Bluetooth speaker connection
Bluetooth is used for setup or short-range connection; the role depends on the model.
Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Ethernet
Wired connection to the local network.
Manufacturer images
A local smart home server on eWeLink CUBE: Zigbee 3.0 for up to 128 devices, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and 10/100 Ethernet, RV1126 with 4 GB RAM and 8 GB eMMC; Home Assistant OS can boot from a separate microSD card.
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Specifications checked against the linked manufacturer documents.Checked 18 October 2026
Connectivity — what it meansThe wireless link or network the device uses. Wi-Fi connects straight to the router; Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth Mesh work through a hub or gateway. | Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, EthernetZigbee 3.0 (EFR32MG21, up to 128 devices); Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz; Ethernet 10/100. Bluetooth is part of the RTL8723 Wi-Fi + BLE module; the stock system uses it to connect Bluetooth speakers. No built-in Thread or Z-Wave [1] |
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Home Assistant — what it meansHow the device connects to Home Assistant: a built-in integration, a Zigbee coordinator, Matter or the maker’s cloud integration. | Not stated by the manufacturer |
Matter role — what it meansHow the server works with Matter. A bridge exposes its connected devices to Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa; a controller adds Matter devices itself; a Thread border router links Thread devices to the home network. | Bridge, ControllerBridge: iHost devices (including Zigbee) are exposed to Matter platforms. Controller: Matter devices can be added in the console (by scanning or setup code), over the IP network only, as there is no Thread radio. The shop page still marks the Matter hub as under development; the help centre describes it as available [1] |
Ethernet speed — what it meansMaximum speed of the wired network port. 100 Mbps is enough for smart-home control; 1000 Mbps makes a difference for backups and video. | 100 Mbps [1] |
USB ports — what it meansHow many and which USB ports are available for extra devices: Z-Wave or Zigbee coordinators, drives, modems. | 1 × USB 2.0 (for external devices); USB Type-C is power only [3] |
Wi-Fi standard — what it meansGeneration of the built-in Wi-Fi: 4 (802.11n), 5 (802.11ac) or 6 (802.11ax). Newer standards are faster and cope better with crowded airwaves; supported bands (2.4 / 5 GHz) are in the note. | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz only [1] |
Works without internet — what it meansWhether the device keeps working over the local network or through a hub when the internet is down. Cloud features (remote access, voice assistants) need the internet. | YesAutomation rules are stored and run locally; iHost keeps working when the network is down. Zigbee devices added to iHost are not synced to the eWeLink cloud [3] |
| Max Zigbee devices | 128Of these, up to 32 direct children; the rest via Zigbee routers [3] |
| Antennas | Built-in FPC antenna [1] |
Preinstalled platform — what it meansThe control software the server ships with and where it is configured, in a web interface or an app. It decides the list of supported devices and what automations can do. | eWeLink CUBE: a local web console at http://ihost.local (devices, scenes, security modes, eWeLink CAST dashboards, add-ons). Firmware updates via linking to the eWeLink app. [1] |
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Home Assistant on the device — what it meansWhether Home Assistant can run on this server itself: it is installed at the factory, the maker provides an official image to install, it can be run as a container add-on — or it is not possible. | Official install image“HA over iHost”: Home Assistant OS boots from a separate microSD card (A2, 32 GB or more recommended) with iHost firmware 2.5.1 or later; switching between eWeLink CUBE and Home Assistant is done with a button at power-on. The processor is 32-bit, so some Home Assistant features may not work [2] |
Local apps — what it meansWhich programs the maker offers to run on the server, preinstalled or from its catalogue. They run on the home network without the cloud. | Node-RED, docker containersAdd-ons install as Docker containers on the microSD card: Node-RED, Homebridge, Tailscale, eWeLink Smart Home, MQTT2CUBE-Tasmota and others. No built-in MQTT broker: per SONOFF, iHost does not support MQTT; an open HTTP API is available [1] |
| eWeLink-Remote gateway | Up to 50 eWeLink-Remote devices (R5, S-Mate) [1] |
| Scene limits | Up to 100 rooms, 50 groups and 300 scenes; up to 10 conditions and 10 actions per scene [3] |
RAM — what it meansAmount of RAM. It decides how many programs and add-ons the server can run at once; Home Assistant with several add-ons needs considerably more memory than a single program such as Zigbee2MQTT. | 4 GBDDR4. An RV1109 version with 2 GB also exists as a separate item [1] |
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Processor — what it meansProcessor model, core count and clock speed per the maker. Affects how fast the interface, automations and add-ons run. | RV1126, 4 cores, 1.5 GHz; NPU 2.0 TOPS [1] |
Built-in storage — what it meansSize and type of the built-in storage (e.g. eMMC) for the system, settings and history. Without built-in storage the system runs from a memory card or USB drive. | 8 GB eMMC [1] |
Storage expansion — what it meansWhere extra space for backups, history and recordings can be added: microSD slot, USB drive, SSD. Maximum size per the maker. | microSD (TF) slot, up to 256 GB; USB 2.0 portThe microSD card is needed to install add-ons. The shop FAQ describes the USB port as reserved for drives and accessories in future versions [1] |
Zigbee / Thread radio chip — what it meansThe chip of the built-in Zigbee or Thread radio. It decides the available firmware, Thread support and which driver to use in Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA. | Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 [3] |
| Manufacturer certifications | CE, FCC, ISED, RoHS [1] |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module | Realtek RTL8723DS [2] |
Colour — what it meansThe housing colour of this model. Other colours in the same series are separate products. | White [1] |
Power source — what it meansWhere the device gets its power: 230 V mains, an adapter, USB, batteries or a built-in battery. | USB (5 V)5 V ⎓ 2 A via a USB Type-C connector [1] |
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Backup power (UPS) support — what it meansWhether there is a connector or mode for an uninterruptible power supply, so the server keeps running during a power cut and saves its data properly. | Not stated by the manufacturer |
Rated power — what it meansThe rated or maximum power draw from the spec sheet. It sets the load on the socket and the energy use. | Not stated by the manufacturer |
Operating temperature — what it meansThe air temperature range the device is rated for. The lower limit matters outdoors, on balconies and in unheated rooms. | −10…40 °CThe SONOFF help centre gives −10…60 °C [4] |
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Cooling — what it meansPassive cooling is silent and gathers no dust, but the case gets warm; a fan cools harder and can be heard in a quiet room. | Not stated by the manufacturer |
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Mounting — what it meansHow and where it is installed: in a wall box, on a wall or ceiling, on a DIN rail, on a table or in a socket. | Not stated by the manufacturer |
Dimensions — what it meansThe device’s size in millimetres as the maker states it. Check that it fits the wall box, niche or shelf. | 120 × 135.5 × 41 mm [1] |
Weight — what it meansThe device’s weight without packaging, per the maker. | 209 gNet weight [1] |
| Housing material | ABS [3] |
| Cameras | Viewing ONVIF, RTSP and ESP32-CAM cameras on the local network [1] |
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| Audio and two-way communication | Built-in speaker and microphone; alarm sound for security modes; Bluetooth speaker connection [3] |
| Package dimensions | 162 × 158 × 48 mm [1] |
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