"HA over iHost" Companion add-ons

iHost Open Source Project HA over iHost
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We’re developing dedicated add-ons optimized for iHost to enhance your Home Assistant experience. Stay tuned and follow our progress at iHost Open Source Project · GitHub!

  • Now available:

    1. iHost Hardware Control Add-on: Control physical buttons, RGB indicators, and light strips directly from Home Assistant. Map hardware inputs to automations for seamless interaction between physical and virtual environments.
      You can click here for the tutorial.

    2. SONOFF Dongle Flasher For iHost Add-on :Flash and upgrade the built-in MG21 Zigbee coordinator firmware directly from Home Assistant. Supports switching between Zigbee, OpenThread, and MultiPAN firmware via a simple web interface.
      You can click here for the tutorial.

    3. Node-Red :This add-on is a standalone packaged version of Node-RED, exclusively designed to support the linux/arm/v7 architecture. It has been packaged by SONOFF, specifically tailored for iHost user.
      You can click here for the tutorial.

    4. Matter Bridge Add-on : Bridge local devices to the Matter ecosystem for cross-platform integration.
      You can click here for the tutorial.

We’re not just making iHost capable of running Home Assistant — our goal is to make it a powerful, hardware-integrated edge platform with deep ecosystem compatibility and a smooth user experience, built for smart home enthusiasts with real needs.

HA over iHost Add-ons Feature List/Roadmap

Add-ons Introduction Available Feature List
iHost Hardware Control This add-on exposes iHost’s hardware (buttons, RGB indicators, LED strips) as entities in Home Assistant, enabling flexible automations and hardware integration. Yes You can control:
1. iHost Buttons
Power, Pairing, Mute, Security, Reset
2. iHost Indicators
Indicators of Power, Pairing, Mute, Security, Side Strip
SONOFF Dongle Flasher For iHost Flash and upgrade the built-in MG21 Zigbee coordinator firmware directly from Home Assistant. Supports switching between Zigbee, OpenThread, and MultiPAN firmware via a simple web interface. Yes 1. Zigbee
Firmware Version 8.0.2
2. OpenThread
Firmware Version 2.4.4 expected in June
3. MultiPAN supports Zigbee and Thread simultaneously
Firmware Version 4.4.5 expected in June
Node-Red This add-on is a standalone packaged version of Node-RED, exclusively designed to support the linux/arm/v7 architecture. It has been packaged by SONOFF, specifically tailored for iHost user. Yes only maintain compatibility and build infrastructure for the 32-bit architecture
ESPHome Device Builder It provides custom-built ESPHome add-ons and container images for armv7 which are no longer supported by the official ESPHome distribution. Yes only maintain compatibility and build infrastructure for the 32-bit architecture
Matter Bridge for iHost Matter Bridge add-on exposes Home Assistant devices as Matter-enabled devices, enabling them to be integrated with Matter platforms, such as Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. This add-on is based on iHost Matter Bridge and has passed Matter certification to ensure protocol compatibility and long-term availability. Yes Device Type:
1. Switch
2. Plug
3. Light
3. Sensor
4. Button
5. curtain
6. Thermostat
OpenThread Border Router This add-on creates or joins a Thread network, allowing Home Assistant over iHost to act as a Thread Border Router for Thread-enabled devices. In June only maintain compatibility and build infrastructure for the 32-bit architecture
Matter Server This add-on provides a Matter controller via Python WebSocket for Home Assistant Core, enabling debugging and control of Matter devices. In June only maintain compatibility and build infrastructure for the 32-bit architecture
eWeLink Remote This add-on connect SONOFF Lite smart devices (R5, R5W, S-MATE, S-MATE2) to Home Assistant and use them as triggers in automations. In June You can control:
R5, R5W, S-MATE, S-MATE2
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Great! A once-promising HA add-on, left to gather digital cobwebs in the forgotten corridors of GitHub. Perhaps, somewhere in the depths of its neglected repository, a rogue developer will stumble upon it—like an archaeologist unearthing an ancient relic—and utter the fateful words: “By Jove, I can bring it back!”

Until then, we must content ourselves with wistful sighs and the occasional dramatic reenactment of Frankenstein’s grand awakening: “It’s alive!.. Or at least, it could be—if someone finally dusts off the code.”

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Add-ons Update: Node-RED Now Works on 32-bit iHost

We’re aware that some Home Assistant add-ons aren’t working properly on iHost due to its 32-bit architecture. Many official add-ons are built exclusively for 64-bit systems, which leads to installation or runtime failures on iHost.

We’re actively addressing this by building 32-bit versions of popular add-ons to ensure better compatibility with HA on iHost.

We’ve started with Node-RED — it’s now available in our add-on repository and has been tested to work reliably on iHost.

More add-ons are on the way, prioritized by community demand. Feel free to submit your requests or report issues — we’re committed to expanding support step by step.

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Add‑ons Update: Matter Bridge Now Available on iHost

We’ve seen the rapid rise of the Matter standard in smart home ecosystems—and noticed that many Home Assistant devices can’t yet present themselves as native Matter endpoints for platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa.

To bridge this gap, in “HA over iHost” version 15.2.1. we’re excited to introduce the Matter Bridge add‑on. It transforms your Home Assistant devices into fully compliant Matter-enabled endpoints, allowing seamless integration with all major Matter platforms. Built on the iHost Matter Bridge framework and officially Matter-certified, this add‑on guarantees protocol compatibility and long‑term support.

The Matter Bridge add‑on is now live in our official repository and has been rigorously tested for stable performance on 32‑bit iHost systems.

Looking ahead, we’ll prioritize additional device types and expanded feature sets according to community feedback. As always, we welcome your suggestions, compatibility reports, and use‑case requests—help us refine and grow Matter support on iHost, one add‑on at a time.

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Will the fabled eWeLink and Home Assistant integration finally emerge from the depths of endless announcements? Or will it remain a mythical creature, forever lurking in the shadows of vague promises and developer forums?
At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if you just announce a pre-release of an official announcement about the future release. Keep my popcorn ready, because this drama is far from over. :clapper_board:

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