Introduction
Smart Home Bridge
User Manual
Bridge Max (Bridge-M) is a multi-functional bridge device designed to add and manage smart devices using various protocols.
Serving as a central hub for device access and integration, Bridge Max supports bridging Zigbee devices, Bluetooth devices (eWeLink-Remote devices, BTHome devices), eWeLink account devices, and Home Assistant entities to third-party Matter platforms via Matter Bridge functionality, enabling unified control of home devices across Matter ecosystems.
Additionally, Bridge Max can bridge itself and its added Zigbee devices to Home Assistant via MQTT.
Matter Bridge
Local Control
(Local Web Interface Access, Matter LAN Control)
Third-Party Platform Integration
Smart Scenes & Security
Ethernet and Wi-Fi Connection
① Power interface（Type-C）
② Network interface（RJ45）
③ Button
- Press and hold for 3s: Enter eWeLink pairing mode (30 minutes)
- Press and hold for 10s: Factory reset
- Single-press: Exit eWeLink pairing mode or cancel bridge speaker alarm
- Double-press: Reset web login password
④ LED indicator
LED Indicator Status Guide
| Device Current Status |
Status Description |
|
Device Running |
Solid Yellow: Bridge is starting up |
|
Connecting to eWeLink |
Slow Blinking Yellow: eWeLink pairing mode active |
|
Solid Green: Successfully paired to eWeLink |
|
|
Pairing Settings |
Fast Blinking Yellow: Pairing Zigbee sub-devices |
| Slow Blinking Green: Matter Bridge pairing in progress | |
|
Function Settings |
Solid Blue: Web interface connected to the bridge |
| Fast Blinking Blue: Bridge replacement in progress | |
| Slow Blinking Blue: Factory reset in progress | |
| Fast Blinking Blue Twice: Password reset confirmation | |
|
Error Status |
Fast Blinking Red: Bridge network port and Wi-Fi not connected |
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Slow Blinking Red: Not connected to eWeLink cloud and not using the local web interface |
Product Specifications
Bridge Max
Product Series
Bridge Series
Product Name
Smart Home Gateway
Product Model
Bridge-M
MCU
SigmaStar_SSD2351Q + EFR32MG21
Input
5V⎓1A
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Zigbee
IEEE 802.15.4
Power Interface Type
Type-C
Network Interface Type
RJ45 (10/100Mbps)
Net Weight
83.4g
Product Dimensions
82x82x28mm
Product Color
White
Housing Material
PC+ABS
Applicable Place
Indoor
Operating Temperature
-10℃~40℃
Operating Humidity
5%~95% RH, non-condensing
FCC ID
2APN5-BRIDGEM
Product Certifications
CE/FCC/RoHS
Power On
Plug in the Type-C power cable.
The LED indicator shows “Solid Yellow” status, indicating the bridge is starting up. When you hear a prompt sound from the gateway, the device startup is complete.
For first-time use, the Bridge Max enters network configuration mode by default. The indicator shows “Slow Blinking Yellow” status.
Ethernet Connection
Plug in the Ethernet network cable. If you need to use the Wi-Fi connection, you can configure it during eWeLink App pairing.
Usage Methods
1.
1-1. Access Bridge-M Web Console
After powering on Bridge-M and connecting the network cable, enter the URL bridgem.local in your browser to access the Web Console. You will need to set a password on first access. Alternatively, try finding the IP address assigned to Bridge-M in your router’s settings page and access the Web Console via IP.
1-2. Add Devices
1-2-1. Add Zigbee Devices
First, put the Zigbee device into pairing mode. Click “+ Add Devices” on the web interface and select the “Zigbee Devices” from the pop-up, or click “Start Pairing” in the Zigbee page to add Zigbee devices. (The LED indicator shows fast blinking yellow status.)
Wait for the search to complete and the Zigbee device will be added.
1-2-2. Add eWeLink-Remote Devices
Click “+ Add Devices” on the web interface and select the “eWeLink-Remote Devices” option, or click “Start Pairing” in the “eWeLink-Remote” page to add eWeLink-Remote devices.
A maximum of 8 eWeLink-Remote devices can be added.
2.eWeLink App Usage
2-1. Download eWeLink App
Please download the “eWeLink” App from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2-2. Scan QR Code to Add the Bridge
Open the eWeLink App and select “Scan”.
Scan the QR code on the device.
Select “Add Device”.
Press and hold the device button for 3 seconds. (If the device has exited pairing mode)
Check LED indicator blinking status (Slow Blinking Yellow).
Wait for device detection.
Device is connecting.
Device added successfully.
2-3. Add Zigbee Devices
Put the Zigbee device into pairing mode. Click “+ Add Device” on the eWeLink App (LED indicator shows fast blinking yellow status). Wait for the search to complete and add the Zigbee device.
Bridge Device to Matter Ecosystem
Supports bridging the following types of devices to third-party Matter platforms such as Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant:
● Added Zigbee devices
● Devices under your eWeLink account
● Added eWeLink-Remote devices
● BTHome devices
● Home Assistant entities
For detailed instructions, please refer to: https://help.sonoff.tech/docs/BridgeM