# Continuation of a closed subject "SonOff iHost Hub - security"

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuation-of-a-closed-subject-sonoff-ihost-hub-security/88042>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [16 May 2024 23:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuation-of-a-closed-subject-sonoff-ihost-hub-security/88042 "2024-05-16T23:47:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![Y2K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/y2k/32/91026_2.png) [@Y2K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Y2K)\
**Post date:** [16 May 2024 23:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuation-of-a-closed-subject-sonoff-ihost-hub-security/88042/1 "2024-05-16T23:47:01Z")

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[Securing Node-Red without command line - General - Node-RED Forum (nodered.org)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/securing-node-red-without-command-line/82346)

I've installed Node Red and I have many questions regarding SonOff's 4g hub.

- I don't know java, and I am looking for a dictionary.
- So far I am confused with what Node-Red has to offer as videos show similar examples.
- Zigbee installs well but of the two devices I had , both were faulty, perhaps Amazon junk.
- NS panel (not the pro) , I have icast working on an old ipad mini 2nd generation instead but have been successful of turning on my fireplace. The only item I was missing on my display was barometric pressure and humidity. But it does what it does I guess.
- Owning a single channel basicR3, and two 4 channel pro's (one is a 2nd gen while the other is a 3rd gen) I purchased the 2nd 4chproR3 at the same time I purchased the iHost SonOff 4g hub. Hoping to replace my allen bradely slic 500 plc running my automation in my home. Ancient running on windows XP. I was hoping all these smart switches would replace what I had.
- Apples native HomeKit appears to communicate with my Flic, Meross and Leviton switches. Meross has seemed to work the best so far. And now thanks to my Flic Hub , I have also added a iHost hub to my HomePod and 6th Gen mini iPad running well all meshing together.
- Having stuck those SonOff 4 channel and BasicR3 devices in a dusty cardboard box I thought I would never use them again until 2 months ago. My first attempt was simple, worked immediately. But after 1 month I wanted to dive deeper into the Rabit hole, those YouTube videos are awesome.

Now I am trying to learn **Node Red** without any social group or assistance on how to achieve what I have seen in these videos. I have created a virtual button, got my SonOff hub to sound off "open the pod bay door HAL" , but as simple as getting a flic button to turn on my fireplace well at least all 5 SonOff devices work with the basic basics of HomeKit.

But am looking for any advice on how I can get to get started ...

Sorry, new users can not upload attachments.

_... And now I can ?_

First off, I would like to secure my credentials.

[Forced to run as a Host.pdf](https://discourse.nodered.org/uploads/short-url/1wvAxbWU7XTA9oQEbOs3yxPAvYP.pdf) (133.5 KB)

[Credentials file.pdf](https://discourse.nodered.org/uploads/short-url/9kvOrN7liYJdStXLh1E7bstPeUw.pdf) (422.4 KB)

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**Author:** ![Y2K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/y2k/32/91026_2.png) [@Y2K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Y2K)\
**Post date:** [17 May 2024 01:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuation-of-a-closed-subject-sonoff-ihost-hub-security/88042/2 "2024-05-17T01:53:56Z")

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As for questions like this as I know nothing about java the hut or script writing.

Questions like these are just beyond me.

[Node-red-conrib-ewelink-cube install fails - General - Node-RED Forum (nodered.org)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-conrib-ewelink-cube-install-fails/81352)

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**Author:** ![Y2K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/y2k/32/91026_2.png) [@Y2K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Y2K)\
**Post date:** [17 May 2024 01:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuation-of-a-closed-subject-sonoff-ihost-hub-security/88042/3 "2024-05-17T01:58:44Z")

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Do I really need to install Home Assistant, I've already installed 5 -8 items I have yet understand.

[Beginners Guide to Node-RED in Home Assistant (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXcwUdDqXXo)

Appears to be on a Windows device, Dos, or maybe a Raspberry π

Awesome video, I've watched this over and over again to pick up tips for my iHost SonOff Hub.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [15 August 2024 01:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/continuation-of-a-closed-subject-sonoff-ihost-hub-security/88042/4 "2024-08-15T01:59:40Z")

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