eWeLink CUBE: All-in-one local smart home platform

Some key features of the eWeLink CUBE include:
● Supports hundreds of smart home device types covering Zigbee, WiFi, and Matter.
● Easy to set up and configure through web-based UI.
● Built-in rules engine to create automations and schedules.
● Remote access capability (via third-party add-on like Tailscale).
● Voice assistant integration (Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa via third-party add-ons like Node-RED).

Device management: Various Smart Home Brands&Protocols Supported

The Ewelink CUBE is compatible with products from smart home brands like SONOFF, Philips Hue, Yeelight, and more. It supports both WiFi (LAN-control enabled) and Zigbee connected devices, and it can act as a Matter Bridge to sync the CUBE-managed devices to Matter supported smart home platforms.

Some smart home device types that can be connected include:

• Smart bulbs and lights
• Smart switches and plugs
• Smart sensors
• Smart thermostats
• Smart curtains and blinds
• Smart sockets and outlets

Scenes: Automate your smart home with ease

Scenes are preset automations that can be triggered to activate a series of actions simultaneously. There are two types of scenes – Manual Scenes and Smart Scenes. Manual Scenes need to be activated manually each time you want to use them. For example, you could create a “Movie Night” manual scene that turns off certain lights, lowers the blinds, and turns on the TV and stereo system. You would activate this scene each time you want to watch a movie. Smart Scenes are triggered automatically at set conditions. For instance, you can set up an automatic “Come Home” scene that turns the lights on at a specific time every day, the scene will automatically be executed based on the schedule you set. The eWeLink CUBE makes it simple to set up both Manual and Smart Scenes for various situations. Scenes in the eWeLink CUBE provide an efficient way to control multiple smart home devices for frequently used settings.

Smart Security: Guard your home smartly

The Smart Security feature makes it easy to guard your home. You can set security modes like Away Mode, Sleep Mode, and more. Each mode lets you customize which smart home devices are activated and their settings to match different situations. For example, in Away Mode you may activate the door sensors, when the door is opened, the system will sound an alarm. The different modes are customizable so you can truly guard your home smartly. With just a tap in the CUBE, you can enable the perfect Smart Security mode. The eWeLink CUBE lets you effortlessly set up various modes to guard your home with the right IoT-enabled devices and settings for any situation.

Built in eWeLink CAST: Your Stylish Smart Home Dashboard

CUBE has built-in localized eWeLink CAST, the eWeLink CAST brings all CUBE-managed devices together into one unified and intuitive smart home dashboard which can be opened on a PC or mobile phone with web browser for whole-home control, automation and monitoring. Another thing is that these local CAST dashboards can also be added to the eWeLink CAST app for a better smart home control experience.

Add-on: Expand the capabilities of eWeLink CUBE

eWeLink CUBE offers various add-ons that expand the capabilities of your smart home ecosystem, and more smart home brands and individual developers are on their way to contribute.

Add-ons for example:

eWeLink Smart Home add-on: allows you to connect eWeLink-compatible IoT-enabled devices like sensors, switches and lights, with LAN-control enabled.

Homebridge add-on: lets you integrate non-HomeKit devices into Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem.

Node-RED add-on: a flow-based programming tool for wiring together devices and services.

Paral-sync add-on: enables syncing your NSPanel Pro sub-devices with eWeLink CUBE.

MQTT2CUBE add-on: allows you to control Tasmota-flashed devices in eWeLink CUBE.

Tailscale add-on: allows you to remotely access eWeLink CUBE webUI.

TTS2CUBE add-on: uses text-to-speech to enable voice notifications through your CUBE powered device.

With these and other add-ons, eWeLink CUBE becomes a versatile local smart home platform. Furthermore, all official addons are open-sourced allowing developers to contribute their codes with brilliant ideas.

Open API: Endless possibilities

eWeLink smart home offers detailed insights into the available API endpoints, request formats, response structures, and authentication mechanisms, allowing developers to explore and utilize the full capabilities of the eWeLink CUBE. If you have interest in developing an add-on, visit the eWeLink website to check the detail documentation and example codes.

Reception

eWeLink strives to offer impeccable home automation solutions. The eWeLink CUBE has received generally positive reviews since its release. It provides an easy way for consumers to build a localized smart home and automate devices from various smart home brands using one smart home platform.

Reviewers have praised its wide device support, compact design, easy setup and integration. Drawbacks mentioned include connectivity issues in some situations and the need for a third-party add-on for remote access. Overall it has been seen as a budget-friendly smart home platform option for basic smart home needs.