eWeLink is a widely adopted smart home platform developed by the manufacturer of the Sonoff brand, designed to offer simple, cloud-based control of a wide range of smart devices. It acts as the primary ecosystem for Sonoff devices but is also used by many other manufacturers. Devices compatible with eWeLink can be controlled through the eWeLink app, integrated with voice assistants (like Alexa and Google Assistant), and connected to smart home automation services like IFTTT.
Understanding which devices are eWeLink-compatible and under what conditions is key for users who want a seamless, reliable smart home experience.
Wi-Fi Devices Compatible with eWeLink
Native Compatibility
Devices equipped with Wi-Fi modules — typically ESP8266 or ESP32 chips — are the backbone of the eWeLink ecosystem. Manufacturers who partner with eWeLink platform can build devices that natively pair with the eWeLink app. That is, if an eWeLink Wi-Fi chip is used to manufacture the device, then it will be natively eWeLink platform / app compatible.
Examples include:
Smart plugs and sockets
Light switches and dimmers
Smart thermostats
Sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity, PIR motion)
Garage door controllers
Popular brands like Sonoff, SmartWise and others produce a variety of such Wi-Fi-based devices certified for eWeLink.
Zigbee Devices Compatible with eWeLink
Zigbee is gaining popularity in the eWeLink ecosystem, thanks to its low-power, reliable mesh networking. However, not all Zigbee devices are automatically compatible with eWeLink.
To use Zigbee devices with eWeLink, you must have an eWeLink-certified Zigbee gateway (also known as a Zigbee bridge or hub). Examples include:
Sonoff Zigbee Bridge (R2 and Pro models)
SmartWise Zigbee Gateway
Other branded eWeLink-compatible Zigbee hubs
Most of the software features of the gateways are identical to support Zigbee devices to connect to eWeLink smart home system, but there are differences in their device compatibilities, local features and the number of supported devices. In general, SmartWise Zigbee Bridge Pro has the widest compatibility (for non-Sonoff Zigbee devices), while Sonoff Zigbee bridges support the extra features of Sonoff Zigbee devices.
These hubs connect to the Wi-Fi network and serve as a bridge between the Zigbee devices and the eWeLink cloud platform.
Conditions for Zigbee Compatibility
For a Zigbee device to be compatible with eWeLink, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
eWeLink Zigbee Profile: The device must adhere to the proprietary Zigbee profiles supported by the eWeLink platform. Unlike standard Zigbee 3.0 hubs (such as those in Home Assistant), eWeLink hubs may require specific device IDs or fingerprinting.
Certification or Testing: Typically, Zigbee devices from manufacturers who use eWeLink's standard Zigbee chip (like Sonoff, SmartWise) are guaranteed to work. Other Zigbee 3.0 devices may fail pairing or lack full functionality.
Limited Generic Compatibility: eWeLink hubs typically support many generic Zigbee 3.0 devices (like simple on/off plugs, on/off relays or bulbs), so many other manufacturers' (such as Aqara) simple Zigbee 3.0 devices pair with eWeLink Zigbee gateways.
More complex and special devices (like multi-sensor units) are typically not compatible with eWeLink though.
Thus, using official eWeLink Zigbee devices is highly advised when building an eWeLink-based smart home, even though Zigbee devices from many other brands are also compatible with eWeLink Zigbee bridges.
Note: Tuya or SmartLife Zigbee devices are 99% NOT eWeLink compatible, as Tuya Zigbee is not a standard Zigbee 3.0 solution, but a proprietary Tuya Zigbee protocol implementation.
Conclusion
In the eWeLink ecosystem, Wi-Fi devices are usually fully integrated if they are manufactured with embedded eWeLink Wi-Fi chip and firmware, whereas Zigbee devices must meet eWeLink Zigbee profile compatibility conditions and typically require pairing through an official eWeLink Zigbee hub.
Users who stick to eWeLink-certified products enjoy seamless pairing, cloud-based control, voice assistant integrations, and stable performance. Those attempting to mix generic Zigbee 3.0 devices must carefully check compatibility to avoid frustration.
For a streamlined, reliable experience, it’s best to choose devices officially listed as eWeLink-compatible at ewelinkstore.com.