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Does the SONOFF BASICR4 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The BASICR4 is a low-cost Wi-Fi relay that runs from the eWeLink app.

To reach HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, it goes through an eWeLink CUBE OS Matter bridge. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Home Assistant
Yes[1–3]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

SONOFF BASICR4 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$6.99[1] as of
TypeBasic relay[1]
RadioWi-Fi 2.4 GHz[1]
Channels1[1]
Neutral wireunknown
Rated load2400 W at 240 V[1]
Energy monitoringunknown
Zigbee routerunknown

Integration paths

How the SONOFF BASICR4 connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgeeWeLink CUBE OS Matter bridge[1]Yes[1]unknown
Wi-Fi cloudeWeLink app[1]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 SONOFF BASICR4

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2][3]AlexxIT/SonoffLANWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model 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

SONOFF BASICR4. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonoff-basicr4. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsonoff.tech / SONOFF store: SONOFF BASICR4 Wi-Fi Smart Switch
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: AlexxIT/SonoffLAN (HACS default list)
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  3. [3]
    DBgithub.com / SonoffLAN: Devices
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