SONOFF iHost: reviews and verdict

Hub from SONOFF (China). Everything published about it in one place: journalist tests, YouTube reviews, specs and who it suits.

Updated November 2026

Works without internetYes, automations run on the hub
Built-in radiosZigbee, Wi-Fi
Price bandUnder €100
SetupFor tinkerers
Journalist tests (2025–2026)No outright win

Strengths

  • Cheap local automation
  • Works with third-party Zigbee devices

Keep in mind

  • Software is rougher than the mainstream hubs
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What journalists say

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None of the 2025–2026 tests in our list covers SONOFF iHost yet.

YouTube reviews

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Strengths, price band and setup are our own editorial assessment, the same data the Hub Advisor and Compare use. Check the maker’s spec sheet for your exact model.