1. Okwu mmalite
The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub (AIBridge) is a private local server designed for secure and efficient home automation. It enables local control and linkage of smart devices, offering robust data privacy and extensive customization options through its open API and Add-on integration. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your iHost device.
2. Ozi nchekwa
- Ensure the device is powered by a stable 5V power supply.
- Ewepụla ngwaọrụ ahụ na mmiri ma ọ bụ oke okpomọkụ.
- Debe ngwaọrụ ahụ n'ebe ụmụaka nọ.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the device yourself. Contact support if issues arise.
- Jiri naanị ngwa na eriri akwadoro.
3. Ihe ngwugwu
The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub package includes:
- 1 x AIBridge (SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub)
4. Ngwaahịa gafereview
The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub features a sleek design with intuitive controls and essential peripheral interfaces.
Foto nke 4.1: SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub showing its Nimble LED Indicator, Function Buttons, and Peripheral Interfaces including External TF card slot, USB 2.0 ports, Type-C 5V/2A power supply, and 100M Ethernet RJ45 port. It also highlights the Built-in Microphone and Speaker.
- Nimble LED Indicator: RGB LED group for independent control status.
- Bọtịnụ ọrụ: Four buttons with blue LED indicators for various basic functions.
- Ọnụ ụzọ dị n'akụkụ: Includes an External TF card SDMMC 2.0 slot, USB 2.0 ports for expanded connectivity, a Type-C 5V/2A power supply port, and a 100M Ethernet RJ45 port.
- Igwe okwu na igwe okwu arụnyere n'ime ya: Provides perfect human-computer interaction with various beeps.
5. Ntuziaka Nhazi
5.1 Ike-mmalite na njikọ netwọkụ
- Connect the iHost to a 5V/2A power supply using the provided Type-C cable.
- Plug an Ethernet cable into the 100M Ethernet RJ45 port to connect the iHost to your local network.
Foto nke 5.1: Visual guide for powering on the iHost and plugging in the network cable, followed by the login screen for the iHost center admin console.
5.2 Initial Login and Password Setup
- Mepee a web browser on a device connected to the same local network as the iHost.
- Banye http://ihost.local in the address bar. If this does not work, you may need to find the IP address of your iHost from your router's connected devices list and enter it directly (e.g., http://192.168.1.100).
- Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your administrator password.
Vidio 5.1: This video demonstrates the initial login process and how to set up your password for the SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub. It also covers the Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware update process.
5.3 Device Naming
You can customize the name of your iHost device for easier identification within your network.
- Navigate to the 'Settings' section in the iHost Web console.
- Locate the 'Device Name' field and enter your desired name.
- Chekwa mgbanwe ndị ahụ.
5.4 Firmware Update (OTA)
Regularly update your iHost firmware to ensure optimal performance, security, and access to new features.
- In the iHost Web console, go to 'Settings'.
- Look for 'Firmware Version' or 'Check for Updates'.
- Follow the prompts to download and install any available updates. Ensure a stable power supply during the update process.
6. Ntuziaka ọrụ
6.1 Njikwa ngwaọrụ
The iHost supports various device types, allowing you to centralize your smart home.
Foto nke 6.1: Illustration of SONOFF iHost functioning as a local smart home hub, demonstrating support for adding devices via Zigbee, LAN, eWeLink-Remote, and Matter protocols. It also shows various supported device types like curtains, plugs, sensors, switches, and lights.
6.1.1 Adding Zigbee Sub-Devices
You can add Zigbee sub-devices through the Web center admin console or by using the pairing button on the iHost.
Vidio 6.1: This video demonstrates two methods for adding Zigbee sub-devices to the SONOFF iHost: via the Web center admin console and by clicking the pairing button on the iHost. It shows pairing a temperature/humidity sensor and an outlet.
6.1.2 Adding LAN Devices
The iHost supports connecting and controlling various devices within the same local area network (LAN) of a router.
Foto nke 6.2: A visual representation of the iHost managing various smart devices (switches, plugs, lights) within a local area network, highlighting its LAN compatibility.
6.1.3 Adding RTSP Cameras
You can integrate RTSP cameras into your iHost system for centralized monitoring, provided they are on the same LAN.
- In the iHost Web console, navigate to the 'Add Device' section.
- Select 'Add Manually' for cameras.
- Input the device name, paste the RTSP address, and enter the camera's username and password.
- Click 'Add' to complete the integration.
6.2 Smart Home Features
6.2.1 Local Automation and Scenes
iHost supports setting up local security modes and customizable scenes, ensuring your automations run even without internet.
Foto nke 6.3: Examples of local automation on iHost, including Auto Scene (e.g., fan turns on if temperature exceeds 27°C), Security Mode (e.g., alarm on motion detection), Manual Scene (e.g., tap to run coffee maker), and Special Scene (e.g., timer to turn off lights and play voice).
Vidio 6.2: This video tutorial demonstrates how to set up smart security and local automation scenes on the SONOFF iHost, including linking Zigbee and LAN devices for integrated control.
6.2.2 eWelink Smart Home Add-on
Install the eWelink Smart Home Add-on to sync LAN devices in your local network to iHost, extending control to various device types.
Vidio 6.3: This video guides you through the installation process of the SONOFF eWelink Smart Home Add-on on iHost, demonstrating how to integrate and manage your eWelink LAN devices.
6.2.3 Homebridge Add-on
Integrate Homebridge to synchronize devices from iHost to Apple HomeKit, allowing control through the Home app.
Vidio 6.4: This tutorial explains how to install the Homebridge Add-on on SONOFF iHost and sync your smart devices to HomeKit for Apple Home app control.
6.2.4 eWelink CAST
eWelink CAST is a feature that allows you to create personalized dashboards for your devices and scenes, and manage smart security.
Vidio 6.5: This video tutorial demonstrates how to use SONOFF eWelink CAST with iHost to create and configure custom dashboards for managing devices, scenes, and smart security modes.
6.2.5 Other Add-ons
The iHost supports open API and Docker containerization, allowing you to install or develop various Add-ons for enhanced functionality.
Foto nke 6.4: gafereview of various Add-ons supported by SONOFF iHost, such as eWelink Smart Home, Node-RED, mqtt2cube-tasmota, Paral-Sync, Tailscale, and Text-To-Speech, along with weather widgets, showcasing its extensibility.
Vidio 6.6: This video provides a general tutorial on how to install and run Add-ons on the SONOFF iHost, demonstrating the process with the eWelink Smart Home Add-on.
- Node-RED Add-on: For visual programming to create complex automations.
- mqtt2cube-tasmota Add-on: For integrating Tasmota devices.
- Paral-Sync Add-on: To manage Zigbee devices from NSPanel Pro through the local network.
- Tailscale Add-on: For remote access to iHost.
- Text-To-Speech Add-on: For custom voice broadcasts.
6.3 Zigbee Network Management
The iHost allows you to view the connectivity status of all Zigbee devices in a visual map, aiding in network optimization.
Foto nke 6.5: A screenshot of the iHost interface displaying the Zigbee Map, which visualizes the connectivity and topology of all connected Zigbee devices, including end-devices and router devices.
7. Nlekọta
- Nhicha: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the device. Avoid liquid cleaners.
- Mmelite ngwanrọ: Regularly check for and install firmware updates as described in Section 5.4 to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Ndabere data: Periodically back up your local data to an external storage device if available, to prevent data loss.
8. Nchọpụta nsogbu
- Ngwaọrụ anaghị agba ọkụ: Ensure the power adapter is correctly connected and the power outlet is functional. Use the original 5V/2A power adapter.
- Enweghị ike ịnweta Web Console: Verify the Ethernet cable is securely connected. Ensure your device is on the same local network. Try restarting your router and the iHost. If http://ihost.local doesn't work, find the iHost's IP address from your router and try accessing it directly.
- Zigbee Devices Not Pairing: Ensure the Zigbee device is in pairing mode. Check the distance between the iHost and the device; consider adding Zigbee router devices to extend network range.
- LAN Devices Not Syncing: Confirm the eWelink Smart Home Add-on is installed and running. Ensure both iHost and the LAN devices are on the same local network.
- Ịrụ ngwa ngwa: Check the CPU and RAM usage in the iHost Web console. If high, consider restarting the iHost or uninstalling unnecessary Add-ons.
9. Nkọwapụta
| Njirimara | Nkọwapụta |
|---|---|
| Akụkụ ngwaahịa | 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.5 sentimita (10 x 5 x 1.27 cm) |
| Ibu Ibu | 13.1 ounces (371.4 g) |
| Nọmba Nlereanya ihe | AIBridge |
| Ụdị | SONOFF |
| Agba | Ọcha |
| Ọnụọgụ nke ọwa | 132 (Zigbee sub-devices) |
| Njirimara Pụrụ Iche | Customizable, Local Data Storage, Open API, Add-on Integration |
| Oke ugboro ugboro | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, IEEE802.15.4 (Zigbee) |
| Oke Okwu Kachasị | 360 ụkwụ (109.7 mita) |
| Voltage | 5 volts |
| Ọkwa Nguzogide mmiri | Mmiri na-egbochi mmiri |
| Ụbọchị mbụ dị | Julaị 25, 2023 |
10. Akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado
Maka ozi akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado teknụzụ, biko rụtụ aka na SONOFF gọọmentị websaịtị ma ọ bụ kpọtụrụ ndị ahịa ha ọrụ. Debe akwụkwọ nnata ịzụrụ maka akwụkwọ ikike.
