V2.4.0 [2024.12.02]
This version, 2.4.0, introduces external thermometer support for SONOFF TRVZB, Matter light compatibility, and other exciting updates!
Please take a moment to read through the notes before upgrading your device.
New Features:
- You can now bind external sensors to SONOFF TRVZB for more accurate room temperature, including:
- SNZB-02
- SNZB-02P
- SNZB-02D
- Matter Hub now supports discovering nearby Matter devices via Bluetooth.
- Matter Hub adds support for Matter-enabled lights, including:
- Dimmable Light
- On/Off Light
- Temperature Light
- Extended Color Light
- MatterBridge now runs on Matter spec V1.3 for better experience.
Optimization:
- Enhanced device search with case-insensitive matching.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where Matter Bridge did not support multi-channel devices with different channel names.
V2.3.4 what's new
V2.3.3 what's new
V2.3.3 [2024.10.26]
Bug Fixes:
- ⢠Fixed an issue where the iHost web UI frequently disconnects and reconnects after accessing the Docker page.
⢠Fixed an issue where the detection interval for the SONOFF SNZB-03P could not be set.
⢠Fixed an issue where the schedule was empty, and the automatic mode could not be switched for the SONOFF TRVZB.
⢠Fixed an issue of missing nodes in the Zigbee network topology map.
⢠Fixed an issue where the Aqara Opple Wireless Scene Switch 4 Button was recognized as having 6 buttons.
*Note:
For SONOFF TRVZB, there are still some issues from the device side, including slow and incomplete reporting as well as metrics syncing. Please reconfigure TRVZBâs schedule after upgrading to version 2.3.3 for them to take effect. In rare conditions, you would need to unpair and set it up again if the time zone is wrong for your schedule. We have reported the issue to the vendor for further optimization.
V2.3.2 what's new
V2.3.2 [2024.10.24]
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the color temperature of certain lights was reversed due to different color temperature models adopted by their vendors.
- Fixed an issue with the SONOFF TRVZB where schedules were blank or malfunctioning.
- Fixed an issue where devices synced to Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home via the Matter bridge became unresponsive after a backup.
- Addressed a potential backup failure caused by the conflicts of system links in add-on data.
- Fixed an issue where the âTile2CUBE-WeatherAPIâ add-on is unable to obtain a token.
- Fixed an issue where the energy consumption graph failed to load for certain devices.
V2.3.0 what's new
V2.3.0 [2024.10.21]
Backup and Matter Hub features are here!
This version, 2.3.0, brings some breaking changes, long-awaited features, and improvements. Please take a moment to read through the notes before upgrading your device.
New Features:
- You can now back up and restore iHost settings, including added devices, smart scenes, Smart Security settings, CAST configurations, Docker add-ons, Matter hub, and other data.
Note: Firmware rollback is not supported!
- iHost can now act as a Matter Hub, allowing you to add Matter-supported devices, including switches and plugs (ON/OFF Plug-in Unit in Matter specs). More device types will be supported in future updates.
Optimizations:
- Zigbee2CUBE Exits Beta: The Zigbee2CUBE pilot feature has successfully exited its beta phase and is now officially integrated. This feature has been refined for enhanced performance and capability. Users can now easily add Zigbee devices through the âAdd Deviceâ option on the Home page.
- Unified Entry To Add Devices: The âAdd Deviceâ entry now allows you to add Zigbee devices, ONVIF cameras, and Matter devices on the same tab.
- eWeLink-Remote devices, including SONOFF R5, S-MATE, and S-MATE2, can now sync to other Matter platforms via Matter Bridge.
- Smart Security can now be triggered by more wireless switches with customized actions in addition to the standard actions - single, double, and long press.
- Homebridge now works with iHost OpenAPI V2 features.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where curtain motors without calibration capability could not use percentage control when synced to third-party Matter platforms.
- Fixed an issue where some lighting devices miss the color control.
V2.2.1 what's new
V2.2.1 [Critical Release] [2024.10.21]
We are excited to announce the release of iHost V2.2.1ďź
The maintenance version optimizes the update mechanism, ensuring smooth transitions through critical versions and preparing your device for future releases.
V2.2.0 what's new
V2.2.0 [2024.08.28]
We are excited to announce the official release of iHost V2.2.0!
This version brings some breaking changes along with new features and improvements, including the Wi-Fi connection feature. Please take a moment to read through the notes before upgrading your device.
New Features:
- Added support for percentage control for SONOFF TRV.
- Added a new entry in the top right of the Scene List tab, allowing you to view all scene logs.
- You can now duplicate scenes with a click to save time when creating similar automation.
- New scene trigger - Customizable Timer with schedule.
- New scene trigger - Sunrise/Sunset (Location information required. Please set iHostâs location in the Settings tab)
- Added Day/Night options as Effective Period in scenes. (Location information required)
- Added Wi-Fi connection option in Pilot Features, allowing access to iHost web interface via W-Fi.*
*Please Note:
- Avoid frequent Wi-Fi network switches to prevent disconnections.
- Update the IP and re-issue token for add-ons if necessary.
- Please avoid using them simultaneously or switching between them frequently.
Optimizations:
- Device tiles on the Home page now display both temperature and humidity readings.
- Clock widget on CAST now supports switching between 12h and 24h formats.
- Add support for setting custom background and blur effects for CAST dashboards.
- Improved device display on the CAST configuration dashboard.
- Support multiple tile sizes for various device types on CAST, including:
- Light
- Light Strip
- Fan-light
- Curtain motor/controller
- Thermostat
- Smart Water Valve
- Remote Switch
- eWeLink-Remote Controllers.
- Scenes with device triggers wonât execute now when the devices go offline.
- Improved Node-RED compatibility with iHost OpenAPI V2.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where multiple graphs were not displayed properly on CAST.
- Fixed an issue where the 11th of a smart scene may not work properly at the 11th trigger.
- Fixed a bug where sound play from iHost could unexpectedly execute scenes with Alarm triggers.
V2.1.1 what's new
V2.1.1 [2024.08.12]
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved an issue where the repeating timer for Zigbee devices may not function properly.
- Fixed an issue with Zigbee devices not showing the current version number when updates are detected.
- Trigger conditions for iHost now display properly when combined with other device triggers in scenes.
V2.1 what's new
V2.1.0 [2024.07.31]
New Features:
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Initial support for OTA updates for Zigbee devices.
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Added support for Sonoff Smart Water Valve. (Remove and re-add the Sonoff Smart Valve after upgrading eWeLink CUBE for new features.ďź
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Support multiple tile sizes for switches/plugs and sensors displayed on CAST.
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CAST now adds dynamic UI display based on device features, including:
⢠Turn On/Off
⢠Brightness
⢠Color
⢠ColorTemp
⢠Percentage Control
⢠Detection
⢠Temperature
⢠Humidity
⢠Illumination
⢠Smoke
⢠Contact
⢠Motion
⢠Leakage
⢠Press Action
⢠Battery Level -
Now you can add custom Docker repositories by entering using URLs on the Docker page.
Optimizations:
- Enhanced iHost Zigbee2CUBE device features, adding support for:
⢠Illuminantion (illuminance_lux)
⢠Pressure (barometric-pressure)
⢠Gas (gas)
⢠PM2.5 (particulate matter 2.5)
⢠Voc_index (Volatile Organic Compound Index) - Pairing Zigbee devices is now faster.
- Optimized Open API
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug potentially preventing Zigbee2CUBE-added switches/plugs from syncing to Matter Bridge.
- Resolved the page lag issue caused by overwhelming device reports.
- Fixed an issue where some devices wonât display default device images.
V2.0 what's new
V2.0 [2024.06.19]
New Features:
- Device pages now display card components based on device capabilities.
- Added âDisplay Asâ feature, now you can choose default icons or upload images to customize unique icons.
- iHost groups now support capability-based device control. Devices with the same capability can be combined into a single control component, and a group can support multiple capability control components.
Optimizations:
- Optimized the process of adding Zigbee sub-devices, reducing the pairing time.
- Optimized the default device icons.
- Single-click, double-click, or long-press now can be set as triggers for wireless switches in smart security.
- Zigbee2CUBE now supports window detection and child-lock capabilities. Detect capability has been split into contact, motion, water-leak, and smoke capabilities.
(Due to detect capability changes, devices with these new capabilities are incompatible with Cast, Node-RED, or Homebridge.) - Due to the official discontinuation of âoznu/homebridgeâ add-on maintenance, it has been replaced with âhomebridge/homebridgeâ in the iHost docker add-on list. Users can manually uninstall it and then run the âhomebridge/homebridgeâ add-on to ensure continued maintenance. Please kindly note that data from the âoznu/homebridgeâ add-on cannot be migrated to âhomebridge/homebridgeâ add-on.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the Internet could not be accessed after re-plugging the Ethernet cable.
- Resolved the problem where the reconnection audio played repeatly after re-plugging the Ethernet cable.
V1.14.0 what's new
V1.14.0 [2024.4.25]
New Features:
- Timer control feature (schedule, timer, and loop timer) is available for local Zigbee sub-devices.
- Inching feature is supported now (only accessible on Zigbee sub-devices that support inching feature).
- Matter Bridge supports curtain motors now.
ďźPlease complete the motor calibration before setting the open percentage, when controlling the curtain motor in Apple Home App and Google Home App, please tap to adjust the open percentage instead of slide.ďź
Optimizations:
- T&H sensorsâ data, along with operation logs, can be downloaded in .xlsx format.
- Further optimized and improved iHost performance.
- Optimized local Zigbee sub-devices controls, reducing the response time.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the occasional issue that devices added via eWeLink Smart Home failed to reconnect after being offline.
- Fixed the bug where camerasâ live view was unable to play on Google Chrome version 123.X.
V1.13.7 what's new
V1.13.7 [2024.3.27]
New Features:
- Matter Bridge now supports SONOFF TRV.
- eWeLink add-on now supports SONOFF Smart Stackable Power Meter.
Optimizations:
- Optimized the detection duration of SNZB-06P, which can be set to a minimum of 15 seconds.
- Further optimized and improved iHost performance.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where SONOFF TRV smart schedules failed to revert to defaults after device reset.
- Resolved the offline issue with MINIR4.
- Resolved an issue where the status of multiple SONOFF TRVs could not be saved as scene triggers.
V1.13.4 what's new
V1.13.4 [2024.3.7]
New Features:
- SONOFF TRV can now be set as a scene trigger.
- SONOFF TRV is supported in CAST, Node-red, and Homebridge.
- Temperature and Humidity capabilities are supported by Zigbee2CUBE
Optimizations:
- Optimized the firmware update interaction.
- Optimized the reconnection process of iHost console page.
- Added 2 new standard time zones to the time zone list (MST & EEST).
- iHost performance improved.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the add-on loading issue when access iHost via tailscale.
- Fixed the problem that the Zigbee map could not be loaded.
- Resolved the issue that Zigbee devices can not be deleted.
- Fixes some bugs on Zigbee2CUBE
V1.13.3 what's new
V1.13.3 (2024.1.31)
- Fixed an issue where the volume list was empty in some cases.
- Fixed an issue where Tailscaleâs UI could not be displayed in some cases.
- Optimized the display of SNZB-06P detection time interval.
V1.13.2 what's new
V1.13.2 [2024.1.23]
New Features:
- Custom language is available. Now your iHost can display in the language you want by uploading language files, check it under Settings menu.
Optimizations:
- Optimized the UI of the Smart Security page.
- Optimized the firmware update process.
- Added âAboutâ menu to installed add-ons page.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where add-ons couldnât load the Web UI.
- Fixed the bug that Matter Bridge could not initialize after restarting iHost in muted state.
- Fixed an issue where the names of devices synchronized via Matter Bridge changed after iHost was restarted.
V1.13.0 what's new
V1.13.0 [2023.12.26]
New Features:
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Now you can drag and drop the scence actions to rearrange their order.
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Support for adding SNZB-03P Motion Sensor, SNZB-04P Door/Window Sensor, and NSPanelP-Router.
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Paral-sync add-on now supports SNZB-03P Motion Sensor, SNZB-04P Door/Window Sensor, SNZB-02D Temp.&Humi. Sensor, and TRVZB Thermostatic Remote Valve (please update Paral-sync add-on to the latest version on its detail page).
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eWeLink Smart Home add-on now supports cloud control of some devices and LAN control of more sensor and light sub-devices of SONOFF Zigbee Bridge Pro. (please update eWeLink Smart Home add-on to the latest version on its detail page).
Optimizations:
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Increased the limit of CAST dashboards to 10.
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Optimized logic for adding, deleting, and synchronizing RF remote controllers in eWeLink Smart Home add-on.
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Sidebar UI design optimized. Added an entry to open add-on page in a new window.
Bug Fixes:
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Resolved the issue where the same device couldnât repeatedly be used as scene actions in a scene.
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Fixed the bug where Temp.&Humi. sensors couldnât save 1 decimal place as scene triggers.
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Fixed the occasional pairing issue with Matter Bridge.
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Resolved the problem where device names changed in Matter-supported platforms after iHost was restarted.
V1.12.0 what's new
iHost V1.12.0 [2023.12.01]
New Features:
- Added Matter Bridge tab in iHost sidebar menu. Now you can add iHost and iHost-managed devices to Matter-supported platforms and control them seamlessly.
- Matter Bridge now supports more devices, including Temp.&Humi. sensors, human presence sensors, door/window sensors and wireless switches.
- Support connecting Bluetooth speakers to play sound (Pilot Features).
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the bug where scenes occasionally failed to trigger.
- Resolved the issue where scenes occasionally cannot be enabled/disabled.
V1.11.1 what's new
iHost V1.11.1 [2023.11.21]
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Fix the problem of scene being disabled.ďźFor scenes where the trigger condition is set to âAny condition is metâ after upgrading to version 1.10.0, you need to edit the scenes and save them again.ďź
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Fixed the problem of scenes being accidentally triggered.
V1.11.0 what's new
iHost V1.11.0 [2023.11.16]
New Features:
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Added a new feature eWeLink-Remote Control in Pilot Features. Now you can add SONOFF S-mate, R5 and S-mate2 when you toggle âeWeLink-Remote Controlâ on.
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Now you can search for devices by device name on the device list page.
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Now you can search for scenes by scene name on the scene list page.
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Added support for SONOFF Zigbee Thermostatic Radiator Valve.
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OpenAPI now supports the integration of air conditioners and fans.
Optimizations:
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Optimized iHost update process. Now you can update iHost to the latest version without binding an eWeLink account.
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Improved the display of smart devices in scene, allowing for device search and presenting devices in a categorized order based on room classification.
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eWeLink add-on V1.4.0 now supports to sync sub-devices (including Zigbee switches, plugs, curtains, wireless switches, and T&H sensors) from ZBBridge Pro to iHost.
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homebridge pligin V1.2.0 added support for fan lights and T&H sensors.
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Optimized iHost menu bar UI design.
Bug Fixes:
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Resolved the issue that Aqara Motion Sensor P1 cannot be triggered.
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Fixed the bug that Aqara SSM-U01 cannot be controlled.
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Fixed the issue where the IKEA TRĂ DFRI Motion Sensor E1745 was not triggered as expected.
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Fixed the issue with inability to control the IKEA ASKVADER on/off switch E1836.
V1.10.1 what's new
V1.10.1 [2023.09.27]
- Fixed the problem that tailscale add-on cannot be accessed (After updating, please run tailscale again .)
V1.10.0 what's new
V1.10.0 [2023.09.11]
Optimizations:
- A multi-channel device can now be set as both the sceneâs trigger and its action.
- Now you can select smart security status as scene triggers or actions.
- Installation process of add-on can now be terminated.
- Zigbee2CUBE added support for multi-channel remote controller.
- Open API added CPU temperature and micro SD card usage percentage.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed the issue with inability to download large add-on logs.
- Fixed occasional failure to execute all actions when multiple actions were added in a scene.
- Fixed the âlogin timeoutâ bug of eWeLink add-on.
V1.9.0 what's new
V1.9 [2023.08.11]
New features:
⢠New add-on tts2cube-pico is available, allowing you to convert text to speech. Guide
⢠Added Turbo mode in pilot features, which supports enhancing Zigbee signal by maximizing the transmit power of the iHost Zigbee module.
Optimizations:
⢠Now you can add Temp. &Hum. data charts, energy consumption charts, calendar widget, clock widget, and text widget in CAST.
⢠Support for changing CAST dashborad background colors.
⢠CAST layout optimizied.
⢠Add-on supported mounting and accessing USB serial devices.
⢠Added support for lights in Matter Bridge.
Bug fixes:
⢠Resolved the problem that Tuya multi-channel switches could not control individual channels.
⢠Fixed the issue that devices added via Zigbee2CUBE cannot be controlled.
⢠Fixed the bug that tailscale add-on could not specify a volume at runtime.
⢠Resolved the slow loading issue for the Temp. & Hum. data chart due to an excessive amount of historical data.
V1.8.0 what's new
V1.8 [2023.07.11]
The update will be gradually pushed between July 10-11, and the Guide of the new add-ons will be posted soon.
New features:
- New add-on Tile2CUBE-WeatherAPI is available, allowing you to create a weather tile for iHost/CAST. Guide
- New add-on MQTT2CUBE-Tasmota allows you to sync your Tasmota switches and plugs to iHost.
- Now you can access iHost remotely with the Tailscale add-on. Guide
- Added Matter Bridge in Pilot Features, which supports adding iHost-managed devices to Matter-supported platforms.
- Zigbee scene switches are supported now.
- Now you can create custom tiles with the eWeLink CUBE open API to display them in iHost/CAST.
Optimizations:
- Added âRun manual scenesâ and âEnable/Disable auto scenesâ to scene action.
- The upper limit of Scene actions is increased to 50.
- The delay that can be set in scene actions has been increased to 23h 59min 59sec.
- A refresh button is added on the settings page of devices added through Zigbee2CUBE, click to re-acquire device information.
- Optimized icons of routing devices and end devices.
- Added a CUBE logo to devices integrated via Zigbee2CUBE.
- The list of devices in the room can be collapsed or expanded.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed the issue that devices added by Zigbee2CUBE were offline after firmware updated.
- Resolved Zigbee map display issue when adding unsupported devices via Zigbee2CUBE.
- Fixed the problem that the scene could not be executed when the trigger condition was âall conditions are metâ and the trigger device was sensor.
V1.7.0 what's new
V1.7.0 [2023.06.15]
New features:
â˘Added support for playing TextToSpeech audio in Scene actions.
Optimizations:
â˘Support for configuring multiple ports when running add-on.
â˘Optimized the add-on installation progress indication.
Bug fixes:
â˘Fixed the bug of incorrect display of device operation logs and debug logs.
V1.6.2 what's new
V1.6.2 [2023.05.26]
New features
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Weâve added a volume management feature on Docker, now you can create or delete volumes, as well as specify a volume for an add-on before running it.
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Now you can configure environment variables, commands, and volume parameters for add on before running it.
Optimization
- Now you can check your password on the login page by clicking the display button.
Bug fixes
- Fixed the delay issue of smart scenes.
- Fix the problem that zigbee map cannot be displayed after adding some third-party zigbee devices.
Known issue
- There is a bug in the current version, when you create a scene, if you set the scene timed hour=7h later, minutes=minutes of the current time, the scene will trigger immediately, for example, current time 00:15, set time 07:15 will trigger the scene immediately, please avoid this in this version. Weâll fix this bug as soon as possible.
V1.6.0 what's new
V1.6.0 [2023.05.12]
We are dedicated to expediting the release of eWeLink CUBE updates to provide more new features and address known issues, especially those related to TF card compatibility, which we have received frequent feedback on recently.
Today, we are rolling out the V1.6.0 update for it. Letâs take a look at whatâs new and what has been fixed:
New features
- Added Pilot Features menu, in which a new feature Zigbee2CUBE is available, allowing you to add non-Zigbee 3.0 devices.
- The time on iHost will automatically switch between daylight saving time and standard time.
Optimizations
- Uninstalled add-ons can be removed from the add-on list.
- The webUI of HomeBridge and Node-RED is accessible on their detail pages.
- Mute system volume with one press on the mute button.
Fixed issues
- Fixed known TF-card related issues.
- Resolved loading failure of eWeLink Smart Home Add-on WebUI.
- Fixed the length limitation for email address input on the feedback page.
Here are the two points we would like to expand on:
First, we have fixed the known TF card compatibility issues.
Since the release of V1.5.5 two weeks ago, we have received feedback from nearly 20 kind users, and we greatly appreciate their understanding and collaboration in resolving these issues. Among the reported issues, TF card-related issues have been the most common, including:
- Previously working TF cards became incompatible after updating to V1.5.5.
- The prompt to format the TF card after updating to V1.5.5 leads to an unsuccessful formatting loop.
- Continuous âchecking if the card is insertedâ or âloading add-onâ after updating to V1.5.5.
In V1.6.0, we have optimized the card loading process, improved the startup sequence of Docker, most importantly further enhanced TF card compatibility by referring to multiple specifications from the SD Association. Our goal is to ensure that TF cards from any brand, as long as they are manufactured strictly in accordance with the SD Associationâs standards and have a speed class of 10 or higher, can work seamlessly with the eWeLink CUBE-powered localized smart home platform, like the iHost.
Of course, achieving this is no easy task, and it will take a long adventure journey to reach the other side, we hope that you guys can join us in making this happen together.
Secondly, Zigbee2CUBE provides the ability to be compatible with NON-ZigBee 3.0 standard protocol devices.
One frequently asked question is, âWhy canât I add my XYZ Zigbee devices to iHost?â
This is another compatibility issue, specifically regarding compatibility with non-ZigBee 3.0 standard devices. Alexxie, has posted a topic on the forum to explain and clarify the compatibility of Zigbee devices. Despite this taskâs challenges and time-consuming nature, we have decided to take the move and provide the ability to be compatible with NON-ZigBee 3.0 standard protocol devices.
Therefore, in V1.6.0, we will provide a new add-on called Zigbee2CUBE through Pilot Features to meet this capability. It is important to note that the disclosed pilot features are still under development and intended for users willing to preview, try them out, and collaborate with us in shaping them before their public release, These features may lack important functionality, undergo future breaking changes, or be removed or replaced in later updates based on comprehensive considerations. It is highly recommended not to use them for running production workloads.
Thatâs for the V1.6.0 update. We canât wait for you guys to download, install, and experience it.
Please feel free to share your feedback, issues, and ideas with us.
V1.5.5 what's new
V1.5.5 [2023.04.28]
- Fixed some issues about TF card formatting failure.
- Optimized the formatting procedure of TF card.
- Added the ability to automatically detect and fix disk issues.
- Enhanced recovery mechanism for Docker after unexpected power failure or system crash.
V1.5.0 what's new
V1.5 [2023.04.10]
eWeLink CUBE has been updated to version 1.5 with the following updates.
New features:
1. Zigbee network map
The Zigbee network map provides a visual representation of the network topology of a Zigbee network.
2. System log
Now you can choose to enable or disable the system logs on the system settings page.
3. eWeLink CUBE introduction
Added an introduction button about eWeLink CUBE at the bottom left.
With the Zigbee2CUBE, my IKEA Tradfri ON/OFF Switch E1743 was now recognised by the iHost. The device is not yet supported, but what is not can still become. 
