SONOFF AIBridge

SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub (AIBridge) Instruction Manual

Model: AIBridge | Brand: SONOFF

1. הקדמה

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. זיכערקייַט אינפֿאָרמאַציע

  • Ensure the device is powered by a stable 5V power supply.
  • דו זאלסט נישט ויסשטעלן די מיטל צו וואַסער אָדער עקסטרעם טעמפּעראַטורעס.
  • האַלטן די מיטל אַוועק פון קינדער.
  • פרובירט נישט צו צענעמען אדער פאררעכטן דעם אפאראט אליין. קאנטאקטירט שטיצע אויב פראבלעמען קומען ארויף.
  • ניצן בלויז רעקאַמענדיד אַקסעסעריז און קייבאַלז.

3. פּעקל אינהאַלט

The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub package includes:

  • 1 x AIBridge (SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub)

4. פּראָדוקט איבערview

The SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub features a sleek design with intuitive controls and essential peripheral interfaces.

SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub with LED indicator, buttons, and peripheral interfaces

בילד 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.
  • פונקציע קנעפּלעך: Four buttons with blue LED indicators for various basic functions.
  • פּעריפעראַל ינטערפייסיז: 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.
  • געבויט-אין מיקראָפאָן און רעדנער: Provides perfect human-computer interaction with various beeps.

5. סעטאַפּ גייד

5.1 ערשטע איינשטראָם און נעץ פֿאַרבינדונג

  1. Connect the iHost to a 5V/2A power supply using the provided Type-C cable.
  2. Plug an Ethernet cable into the 100M Ethernet RJ45 port to connect the iHost to your local network.
Quick Start guide showing power on and network cable connection, then login screen

בילד 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 ערשטע לאָגין און פּאַראָל סעטאַפּ

  1. עפענען א web browser on a device connected to the same local network as the iHost.
  2. אַרייַן 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).
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your administrator password.

ווידעא 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.

  1. Navigate to the 'Settings' section in the iHost Web קאַנסאָול.
  2. Locate the 'Device Name' field and enter your desired name.
  3. היט די ענדערונגען.

5.4 פירמווער דערהייַנטיקונג (OTA)

Regularly update your iHost firmware to ensure optimal performance, security, and access to new features.

  1. In the iHost Web console, go to 'Settings'.
  2. Look for 'Firmware Version' or 'Check for Updates'.
  3. Follow the prompts to download and install any available updates. Ensure a stable power supply during the update process.

6. אַפּערייטינג ינסטרוקטיאָנס

6.1 מיטל פאַרוואַלטונג

The iHost supports various device types, allowing you to centralize your smart home.

SONOFF iHost working as a local smart home hub supporting Zigbee, LAN, eWeLink-Remote, and Matter devices

בילד 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.

ווידעא 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.

Diagram showing iHost managing devices in a Local Area Network (LAN)

בילד 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.

  1. In the iHost Web console, navigate to the 'Add Device' section.
  2. Select 'Add Manually' for cameras.
  3. Input the device name, paste the RTSP address, and enter the camera's username and password.
  4. 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.

Local Automation features of SONOFF iHost showing Auto Scene, Security Mode, Manual Scene, and Special Scene examples

בילד 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).

ווידעא 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.

ווידעא 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.

ווידעא 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.

ווידעא 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.

SONOFF iHost Add-ons including eWelink Smart Home, Node-RED, mqtt2cube-tasmota, Paral-Sync, Tailscale, Text-To-Speech, and weather widgets

בילד 6.4: איבערview 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.

ווידעא 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.

Screenshot of iHost Zigbee Map showing device connectivity status

בילד 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. וישאַלט

  • רייניקונג: ניצט אַ ווייכע, טרוקענע שטאָף צו רייניקן דעם אַפּאַראַט. פֿאַרמייַדט פֿליסיקע רייניגער.
  • ווייכווארג דערהייַנטיקונגען: Regularly check for and install firmware updates as described in Section 5.4 to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • דאַטאַ באַקקופּ: Periodically back up your local data to an external storage device if available, to prevent data loss.

8. טראָובלעשאָאָטינג

  • מיטל נישט פּאַוערינג אויף: Ensure the power adapter is correctly connected and the power outlet is functional. Use the original 5V/2A power adapter.
  • קענען ניט אַקסעס Web קאַנסאָול: 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.
  • פּאַמעלעך פאָרשטעלונג: Check the CPU and RAM usage in the iHost Web console. If high, consider restarting the iHost or uninstalling unnecessary Add-ons.

9. ספּעסאַפאַקיישאַנז

שטריךבאַשרייַבונג
פּראָדוקט דימענשאַנז3.94 X 1.97 X 0.5 אינטשעס (10 X 5 X 1.27 סענטימעטער)
פּונקט וואָג13.1 אונסעס (371.4 ג)
נומער מאָדעל נומערAIBridge
סאָרטSONOFF
קאָלירווייַס
נומער פון טשאַנאַלז132 (Zigbee sub-devices)
ספּעציעלע שטריךCustomizable, Local Data Storage, Open API, Add-on Integration
אָפטקייַט ראַנגעIEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, IEEE802.15.4 (Zigbee)
טאַלקינג קייט מאַקסימום360 פֿיס (109.7 מעטער)
Voltage5 וואלטס
וואַסער קעגנשטעל מדרגהוואַסער אָפּטרייַביק
ערשטער בנימצא טאָגיולי 25, 2023

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פֿאַר וואָראַנטי אינפֿאָרמאַציע און טעכנישע שטיצע, ביטע זען די באַאַמטער SONOFF webזייטל אדער קאנטאקט זייער קאסטומער סערוויס. האלט אייער קויף קוויטל פאר גאראנטיע טענות.

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