iHost Update 2.5.1 - Native Home Assistant
- Nelson Silva
- Mar 30
- 2 min read
SONOFF has introduced a major new feature in the iHost version 2.5.1. From now on, you can convert the iHost into a native Home Assistant server. This means that, if desired, there is no longer a need to create Docker containers with Home Assistant.
How to Install Home Assistant on iHost
The process is simple: just insert a TF card with the Home Assistant image and place it into the iHost.
After that, restart the device and hold the Mute button until the LED starts pulsating blue.
The installation process takes a few minutes, so don’t worry. In my case, it took around 30 minutes.
Once the process is complete, you can open your browser and navigate to the default Home Assistant address: http://homeassistant:8123/
You should see the initial setup screen for your smart home.
In terms of performance, nothing to report so far. It is running Home Assistant smoothly, even with multiple integrations added.
Adding the iHost Zigbee Hub to Home Assistant
One major advantage of this update is that you can use the iHost's built-in Zigbee hub in Home Assistant. This is great because it eliminates the need to purchase an additional dongle.
In the Integrations menu, search for ZHA.
Select the radio type: choose the EZSP option.
Set the port: enter the following path exactly as shown in the image: /dev/ttyS4.
The setup is now complete. You can now add Zigbee devices as you normally would in Home Assistant.
The image to install Home Assistant on the TF card is available here.
Where to buy?
You can find iHost in the ITEAD store.
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