# \[DOCKER\] \[RELEASE\] Ariston Boiler Integration for Sonoff iHost (eWeLink CUBE) & MQTT Bridge **URL:** \ **Category:** eWeLink CUBE\ **Tags:** ihost, docker\ **Created:** [August 20, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/docker-release-ariston-boiler-integration-for-sonoff-ihost-ewelink-cube-mqtt-bridge/209028 "2026-08-20T19:34:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tmalex](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/tmalex/32/2966_2.png) [@tmalex](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/tmalex)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/docker-release-ariston-boiler-integration-for-sonoff-ihost-ewelink-cube-mqtt-bridge/209028/1 "2026-08-20T19:34:19Z")
Hi everyone! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I wanted to share a custom Docker add-on I created specifically for the **Sonoff iHost / eWeLink CUBE** ecosystem: **Ariston2MQTT Bridge**. If you have an Ariston boiler connected via Ariston NET, this container bridges your boiler directly into your local smart home setup, creating a native virtual device tile on your iHost dashboard and exposing full MQTT telemetry & bi-directional control for **Node-RED** and **Home Assistant**. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ **### ๐ŸŒŸ What it does:** โ€ข **๐Ÿ  Native eWeLink CUBE Integration:** Automatically creates and keeps in sync an active virtual boiler card on your iHost screen. โ€ข **โœจ Built-in WebUI Dashboard** ([http://ihost.local:8080](http://ihost.local:8080)): Responsive dark-mode dashboard with live sensors, diagnostics, language switcher, and interactive test controls. โ€ข **๐Ÿ“ก Full Telemetry over MQTT:** ``` โ€ข Water pressure (bar) with color-coded safety badges โ€ข Room & Target temperatures (Zone 1) โ€ข Domestic Hot Water (DHW) & Outdoor probe temps โ€ข Heating flow/return temperatures & Thermal Delta ฮ”T โ€ข Flame status & diagnostic error codes (with plain-text descriptions) โ€ข Real-time energy consumption (Gas CH/DHW in kWh & mยณ) and estimated monthly bill in your currency. ``` โ€ข **๐ŸŽฎ Full Bi-Directional Control via MQTT / Node-RED:** ``` โ€ข Boiler mode: summer, winter, off / standby โ€ข Room mode: manual (permanent setpoint) vs time_program (scheduled profile) โ€ข Target temperatures (Room & DHW) โ€ข DHW Comfort preheating mode (disabled, time_based, always_active) โ€” great for Node-RED night-time gas optimization! ``` โ€ข **๐Ÿ›ก Smart Cloud Rate-Limiting Protection:** Built-in 20-second debounce batcher and 200-second cooldown protection against Ariston API rate limits (no HTTP 500 / 429 errors). โ€ข **๐Ÿ’พ SD-Card & Flash Friendly:** All diagnostic logs and state events run strictly in RAM (circular ring buffer) with **zero continuous disk writes** , ensuring your iHost SD card stays healthy. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ **### ๐Ÿš€ Quick Setup on Sonoff iHost:** 1. In your iHost Web UI, go to **Docker** โ†’ **Image** , search for: tmalex/ariston2mqtt\_ihost:latest (or :v2.4.0) and click **Download**. 2. Go to **Containers** โ†’ **Run Container** : ``` โ€ข **Network Mode:** Select Host (essential for local MQTT & mDNS communication). โ€ข **Volume:** Map /data to a persistent folder on your SD card. โ€ข **Port:** 8080:8080. ``` 3. Open [http://ihost.local:8080](http://ihost.local:8080), enter your Ariston NET & MQTT credentials in the Settings popup, and click **Save & Reconnect**! โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ **Docker Hub Repository:** ๐Ÿ‘‰ tmalex/ariston2mqtt\_ihost:latest Feedback, questions, and feature requests are very welcome! Hope this helps fellow iHost users automate their heating more efficiently this winter. ๐Ÿ”ฅโ„ ---
**Author:** ![tmalex](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.ewelink.cc/tmalex/32/2966_2.png) [@tmalex](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/tmalex)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/docker-release-ariston-boiler-integration-for-sonoff-ihost-ewelink-cube-mqtt-bridge/209028/2 "2026-08-21T21:08:02Z")
#### 1. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Interactive Telemetry History & Live Charts โ€ข Added real-time tracking for: Room Temp, Target Setpoint, Outdoor Temp, Flow & Return Temperatures, DHW (Hot Water), Water Pressure, and Flame burner status. โ€ข You can toggle any line directly from the legend (and the dashboard remembers your preferences). โ€ข Configurable retention from 24 hours up to 90 days. #### 2. ๐Ÿฉบ Smart Boiler Health & Leak Diagnostics Instead of waiting for an error to pop up on the boiler screen, the bridge now analyzes telemetry trends: โ€ข Slow Leak Detection: Watches cold/resting pressure over 7โ€“14 days and warns you if thereโ€™s a slow pressure drop before error 108 (Low Water Pressure) shuts down heating. โ€ข Expansion Vessel Fault Warning: Detects abnormal pressure spikes when the boiler heats up (identifying a deflated air cushion or ruptured membrane). โ€ข Winter Condensation Efficiency Score: Measures how much time your return temperature stays below 53ยฐC for optimal condensing efficiency. #### 3. ๐Ÿค– Native Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for AI If you use AI agents or local assistants like Hermes, OpenClaw, Claude Desktop, or LibreChat, the bridge now includes a built-in MCP server: โ€ข Endpoint ex: [http://ihost.local:8080/mcp/sse](http://ihost.local:8080/mcp/sse) (or /mcp) โ€ข Exposed Tools: โ€ข get\_boiler\_telemetry() โ€” live readings & status โ€ข get\_boiler\_history(hours) โ€” historical curves โ€ข get\_health\_diagnostics() โ€” instant leak & expansion vessel report โ€ข set\_room\_temperature(), set\_boiler\_mode(), set\_dhw\_temperature() #### 4. ๐Ÿ›ก Multi-language โ€ข Multi-language WebUI support (English, Romanian, Italian, German, Spanish, French). #### ๐Ÿš€ Quick Run on iHost: โ€ข Image: tmalex/ariston2mqtt\_ihost:latest (or :armv7) > **[tmalex/ariston2mqtt\_ihost - Docker Image](https://hub.docker.com/r/tmalex/ariston2mqtt_ihost)** โ€ข Network: Host mode โ€ข Mount: /data (Host path on iHost SD card) โ€ข WebUI: [http://ihost.local:8080](http://ihost.local:8080) (or your iHost IP)