Introduction
“eWeLink-Remote Control” is a remote control solution exclusive to SONOFF devices, which is an optimization on the basis of traditional 433MHz RF control. It provides a more convenient, more reliable, and longer-distance control way for your home appliances. eWeLink-Remotet network consists of an eWeLink-Remote gateway and multiple eWeLink-Remote sub-devices, allowing you. One eWeLink-Remote gateway can add up to 8 eWeLink-Remote sub-devices.
How Is It Work
As we can see above, there are two control ways for different needs.
①* For SONOFF devices with the “eWeLink-Remote” gateway function, you can locally control them through the “eWeLink-Remote signal” transmitted by eWeLink-Remote sub-devices (R5, S-MATE) even if no Internet is available.
②* The eWeLink-Remote ecosystem is like Zigbee ecosystem. You can add the sub-device to any of the gateways to make the device communicate with different protocols, which means you can also control other SONOFF devices without the “eWeLink-Remote” gateway function by setting smart scenes on the APP.
Compared with 433MHz RF Control
| eWeLink-Remote Control | 433MHz RF Control | |
| Pairing method | APP | Long press button on devices |
| Control other smart devices | Gateway required ( NSPanel Pro, MINIR4, MINIR3, TX Ultimate, M5, DUALR3/DUALR3 Lite, B05-BL) | Gateway required ( RF BridgeR2 ) |
| Add sub-devices to gateway | Just learn once | Learn button one by one |
| Manage devices | Add or delete devices exactly | Not exactly |
| Working distance | About 100M | About 15M |
How to Add eWeLink-Remote Sub-devices
Use Case Videos
R5 is a 6-key free-wiring scene remote controller that can be added to eWeLink-Remote gateway for local control. Support 3 trigger actions: clicked, double-clicked and long-pressed. Up to18 scenes can be triggered by R5. You can stick R5 on the wall as a switch, or take it off as a remote controller.
How to add R5 to eWeLink-Remote gateway? How to set a smart scene using R5 and M5? Let’s watch the video to learn how it works.
MINIR3 is a smart switch with the gateway function of “eWeLink-Remote”.S-MATE and R5 are let’s watch this video to learn the eWeLink-Remote and how MINIR3 works with S-MATE and R5.
Quick setup guide for MINIR3 and S-MATE.
List of Devices Featuring eWeLink-Remote
| Device Type | eWeLink-Remote Gateway | eWeLink-Remote Sub-device |
| DIY Smart Switches | BASICR4, MINIR4, MINIR3, DUALR3, DULAR3 Lite | S-MATE, S-MATE2 |
| Central Control Panel | NSPanel Pro | |
| Gateway and Sensors | iHost | |
| Smart Wall Switches | M5, TX Ultimate | |
| Smart Lighting | B05-BL | |
| Accessories | R5 / R5W |
iHost’s eWeLink-Remote Control
After iHost is updated to V1.11.0, it supports adding eWeLink-Remote sub-device: S-MATE, S-MATE2,R5 / R5W.
The principle of iHost’s eWeLink-Remote Control is different from that of eWeLink-Remote Control in App. It relies on iHost’s LAN control capability for local control.
Check the differences between iHost’s eWeLink-Remote Control and App eWeLink-Remote Control via the chart below:
| App eWeLink-Remote Control | iHost's eWeLink-Remote Control | |
| eWeLink-Remote Gateways | NSPanel Pro, BASICR4, MINIR4, MINIR3, TX Ultimate, M5, DUALR3/DUALR3 Lite, B05-BL, S40/S40 Lite | iHost |
| eWeLink-Remote Sub-devices | S-MATE, S-MATE2,R5 / R5W | S-MATE, S-MATE2, R5 / R5W |
| Method to Realize | Smart scenes in the App | Smart scenes in iHost |
| Control Method | Local control: eWeLink-Remote Control ( Bluetooth 2.4G ) Remote control: gateway required, via cloud | Local control: LAN control ( No remote control method ) |
| Devices You can Control | Devices in the APP | Devices in iHost |
FAQ:
Q: How many sub-devices can be added to a gateway?
A: Up to 8 “eWeLink-Remote” sub-devices.
Q: Can I add one “eWeLink-Remote” sub-device to multiple “eWeLink-Remote” gateways?
A: No, one “eWeLink-Remote” sub-device can only be added to one “eWeLink-Remote” gateway.
Q: I have a SONOFF BASICR2, can I buy an R5 scene controller to control it?
A: No, R5 is an eWeLink-Remote sub-device, and BASICR2 doesn’t support eWeLink-Remote, you still need to buy a device featuring the“eWeLink-Remote” gateway to control it.
Q: I have installed MINIR3 and it is online, why can't I control it with R5?
There are three reasons:
1. The scene has not been set.
2. Distance is too far.
3. R5 Insulation sheet is not removed.
Q: Can the “eWeLink-Remote” sub-device control all SONOFF devices in the scene?
A: To control other SONOFF devices, you need an “eWeLink-Remote” gateway, SONOFF devices that can be set as “actions” can be controlled. ( such as SNZB01-SNZB04, Dongle plus…can’t be controlled )
Q: What's the maximum distance between eWeLink-Remote gateway and eWeLink-Remote sub-device?
A: The distance between eWeLink-Remote gateway and eWeLink-Remote sub-device should not be too far, otherwise they’re disconnected. The current maximum distance for an open field is:
S-MATE: 150m
R5: 90m
In the case of a wall occlusion, the maximum distance is:
S-MATE/R5: 45m