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Ecowitt WH57

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Does the Ecowitt WH57 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Ecowitt WH57 detects lightning within 25 miles (40 km) and cannot be used alone.

It reports over a regional 433, 868 or 915 MHz radio to a compatible Ecowitt gateway or console. It runs on AA batteries. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's hub).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, via Ecowitt

Key facts

Ecowitt WH57 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$55.99[2] as of
Works withGW1100, GW1200, GW2000, GW3000, WS6210, HP2550, HP2560, HP3500, WS3800, WS3820, WS3900, WS3910, WN1920, WN1980, WN1820, WN1821, WN1900, WN1910, WN1700[2] (Compatibility can change. Sensors may share channels, and some data is cloud-only on some consoles.)
TypeLightning detector[2]
Range0 to 25 miles (40 km)[2]
PowerAA batteries (not included)[2]
Interval79 seconds[2]

Integration paths

How the Ecowitt WH57 connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubHUBEcowitt gateway (GW1100, GW1200, GW2000, GW3000 and others) or console on the same radio frequency[2]Yes[1] (Through a gateway and the Home Assistant Ecowitt integration, which is local push.)Cannot be used alone. Needs a compatible gateway or console on the same RF frequency., Some data is cloud-only and not shown on some consoles[2] (Accessory only. It cannot be used alone.)
Wi-Fi cloudCompatible Ecowitt Wi-Fi gateway or console, Ecowitt WS View app or ecowitt.net account[2]No[2] (Strike count and last-strike time and distance in the app. Strike graph, history download and email alerts on the free Ecowitt Weather server.)unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Ecowitt WH57

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1]ecowittProprietary + hub
  • Quality: No score[1]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Model namedLimited: No HTTPS: Ecowitt devices cannot post to a Home Assistant instance that only accepts HTTPS[1]
HomeyCommunity app[3]com.misolProprietary + hub
  • App: Community[3]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[3]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Ecowitt WH57. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/ecowitt-wh57. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant Ecowitt integration
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  2. [2]
    MFRshop.ecowitt.com / Ecowitt US store: WH57 Outdoor Wireless Lightning Detection Sensor
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  3. [3]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Misol and Ecowitt (community app)
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