Hi everyone!,
This app allows you to connect and control all devices paired with your eWeLink CUBE OS gateway (such as the SONOFF iHost or a self-hosted CUBE OS virtual machine) directly inside Homey.
Everything runs 100% locally on your LAN. No cloud APIs, no internet requirements, and sub-second response times!
The Perfect Setup: Homey Self-Hosted & Proxmox
If you are running a Homey Self-Hosted Server (SHS) or want to expand your Homey Pro’s Zigbee range/capacity without buying expensive official bridges, this integration offers the perfect hybrid solution:
- Hardware: Get a high-power USB Zigbee coordinator (such as a SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus).
- Gateway: Install eWeLink CUBE OS on a Proxmox virtual machine, PC, or Docker host, and pass through your USB Dongle.
- Control: Connect all your Zigbee devices to this CUBE OS setup.
- Integration: Use this Homey app to instantly import and control all devices locally inside Homey!
This gives you a highly scalable, high-capacity, and cost-effective Zigbee network running locally alongside your Homey setup.
Key Features
- Zero Cloud Dependency: All communication is strictly local via LAN.
- Instant Real-Time Updates: Uses persistent Server-Sent Events (SSE) push streaming instead of heavy polling.
- Built-in Watchdog: Automatic network monitoring and automatic reconnection in case of gateway or router restarts.
- Dynamic Capabilities: The app automatically parses the device’s features and creates the appropriate Homey device with matching classes and custom icons.
Supported Device Types
- Switches, Outlets & Relays: 1, 2, 3, or 4-channel switches and smart plugs with individual control.
- Lighting: Dimmers, CCT (Color Temperature), and full RGB bulbs.
- Sensors: Motion, Door/Window Contact, Temperature, Humidity, Air Quality (CO2, TVOC, PM2.5), Vibration, and Presence.
- Safety Alarms & Sirens: Smoke, Gas, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Water Leak, and Sirens.
- Window Coverings: Motorized blinds, curtains, and shades with position/percentage control.
- Thermostats: Target temperature and mode settings.
- Valves: Smart water valves with live irrigation duration and volume statistics.
- Energy Monitors: Live Voltage (V), Current (A), Power (W), and total consumption (kWh).
Getting Started
- Go to Homey More > Apps > eWeLink CUBE > App Settings.
- Enter your gateway’s local IP address and follow the step-by-step instructions in the UI to generate an Access Token.
- Once authorized, go to Devices > Add (+), search for eWeLink CUBE, and select the devices you want to import.
Support & Contributions
If you find this app useful and want to support its ongoing development, feel free to buy me a coffee!
Donate via PayPal: PayPal.Me
Please use this thread for feedback, feature requests, and bug reports.
