# Ecowitt WH57

*Ecowitt / WH57*

> 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/ecowitt-wh57
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Ecowitt |
| Category | Lightning detector |
| Model numbers | WH57 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Works with | GW1100, GW1200, GW2000, GW3000, WS6210, HP2550, HP2560, HP3500, WS3800, WS3820, WS3900, WS3910, WN1920, WN1980, WN1820, WN1821, WN1900, WN1910, WN1700[^1] |
| Type | Lightning detector[^1] |
| Range | 0 to 25 miles (40 km)[^1] |
| Power | AA batteries (not included)[^1] |
| Interval | 79 seconds[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Ecowitt WH57 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | Ecowitt gateway (GW1100, GW1200, GW2000, GW3000 and others) or console on the same radio frequency[^1] | withheld | 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[^1] |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | Compatible Ecowitt Wi-Fi gateway or console, Ecowitt WS View app or ecowitt.net account[^1] | No[^1] | unknown |

**Platform support for the Ecowitt WH57**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | Ecowitt |
| Proprietary + hub | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.misol |

## Related pages

- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Ecowitt US store: WH57 Outdoor Wireless Lightning Detection Sensor. https://shop.ecowitt.com/products/wh57 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)