What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The sonoff module works with tasmota and alexa. Flashing can be done ota. The pin pad is easily accessible.
Simple to setup and easy to use. Good qc. If you only need switching, the s31 lite switches work just fine.
Right now it is plugged into my christmas tree. This hooks up to my google home nest and alexa.
Highlights
Quality
The product works well with diy home projects.
This whole process went well and in accordance with the sonoff instructions.
While this product works to control objects just as well as the original s31.
If successful, put the sonoff back in its housing and plug it into an outlet to test.
Packaging/appearance
Hold down button on the sonoff device and connect vcc--if your ft device has leds they should flash but sonoff should not.
Competitiveness
I own several sonoff products, switches and plugs.
I accidentally ordered this version (the lite, which doesn't include energy monitoring) but was still much more convenient than... Read More
Fairly easy to tear apart, solder wires between your ftdi, and flash.
I was a little disappointed that the serial connection points were not holes like some of the other sonoff products i have used.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
easy, great, flash, set and lite. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 376 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 23 2022.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Did not use stock software to control with alexa but flashed firmware for local control device does not “phone home” to china
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Several years ago it was disappointing that ewelink was a phoneonly application
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Can be a tiny pain if you want to use them on a quad outlet as it will block its neighboring outlet
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But to be fair thats almost all smart switches
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Hold down button on the sonoff device and connect vccif your ft device has leds they should flash but sonoff should not
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Refresh esphome flasher and it should detect your device on the usb port
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If successful put the sonoff back in its housing and plug it into an outlet to test
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