Dear Australian users, SONOFF DIY smart switches are in the middle of the RCM testing for legal Australian installation while ETA is not available at the moment. Any progress will be shared on Facebook in the future.
Is Sonoff safe to use?
The pure functionality of the app and the Sonoff Basic WiFi Wireless Switch is well encrypted and protected against simple attacks.
Is Tuya better than Sonoff?
While both Tuya and Sonoff are highly hackable, there’s apparently a larger community and better documentation on the Sonoff side. Sonoff also allows to integrate RF switches and sensors to the Ewelink app via their RF Bridge.
What protocol does Sonoff use?
They work using the http(s) protocol but the main drawback is that they need an Internet connection to work. Recent versions of the switch (R3) have a mode called LAN mode which allows control via the LAN and so will work even if the Internet is down.
Do Sonoff switches need a hub?
SONOFF Basic R2 10A Smart WiFi Wireless Light Switch, Universal DIY Module for Smart Home Automation Solution, Works with Amazon Alexa & Google Home Assistant, Compatible with IFTTT, No Hub Required.
Is Sonoff a Chinese company?
Founded in 2015, Shenzhen Sonoff Technologies Co., Ltd. is a leading solution provider of smart home devices.And now, Sonoff has grown into a major force in the smart home industry together with Philips Hue and Samsung Smartthings.
Is Sonoff CE approved?
They do have CE certification for the TH10 TH16 and POW ones.
Can Sonoff use smart Life app?
Absolutely not. Sonoff use ewelink app, and ewelink and smart life are direct competitors. The devices between them are currently incompatible.
Is Ewelink same as Tuya?
Tuya/eWelink 2 Way WiFi Switch in use
Once paired, the switch comes with the same features as any other eWeLink (Sonoff) switch. You will find options for timers and schedules, inching and the LAN mode.
Does Broadlink work with Tuya?
The wifi smart bulb is compatible with various smart appliances, such as for airconditioned and tuya. It is widely used in smart home, door and window for tuya or smart life appliance.
Can I use Sonoff without eWeLink?
Yes, Sonoff devices can work without an active internet connection.If you get logged out of the eWeLink app, then you will need an active internet connection to log into the app and get control of your devices again.
Does Sonoff work with Zigbee?
The exciting answer is Yes! SONOFF S26R2ZB is designed with ZigBee 3.0 protocol, with considerations for security, flexibility, and the ability to deploy to multiple regions.
Is Sonoff a Zigbee?
SONOFF Zigbee Bridge is the heart of smart home that enables you to remotely manage a variety of Zigbee devices and sensors for monitoring and control purposes of home, and allows you to create smart scenes to make Wi-Fi and Zigbee smart devices communicate to access a smarter home and control them all using the
Which apps can control Sonoff?
In order to control your devices, you need to get the official app (Ewelink). But is there any other alternative mobile app that allows local control? Yes, there is one, Yeti. Not only Sonoff devices are compatible with Yeti but also, any kind of device that has Tasmota installed.
Is Sonoff compatible with Google home?
eWeLink is fully compatible with the Google Assistant now, allowing you to voice control your smart home devices on Google Home, Google Home Mini . You can tell Google Assistant to turn on or off your eWeLink devices, dim or brighten a light, change light color and much more.
Can Sonoff work with Apple home?
This firmware makes the Sonoff WIFI Smart Switch compatible with Apple Homekit!
Does Sonoff mini work with Apple HomeKit?
Sonoff Mini R2 with support for Apple HomeKit is, as the name suggests, a switch with miniature dimensions, thanks to which you can easily squeeze it under the switch or socket. Then just connect it to the HomeKit application and you can control it remotely from the comfort of your mobile device.
What is a Sonoff switch?
Sonoff Basic is an affordable WiFi smart switch that provides users with smart home control. It is a remote control power switch that can connect to a wide range of appliances.It allows you to remote control your lights or home appliances outdoor.
Is Smart Life app Chinese?
Tuya is a China-based company founded in 2014 specializing in services related to IoT. Both Tuya App and Smart Life are the property of Tuya.
Is SONOFF Tuya compatible?
The sonoff tuya smart switch is designed for installation on home and only needs to be installed on a wall. With the tuya wifi smart app, you can make your life easier.Compatible with alexa, google assistant, voice control valve switch, electric door switch. Support diy smart switch or intelligent voice control.
How do you control SONOFF devices?
To make you quickly access the control of SONOFF smart devices, just simply tap Add to Siri in eWelink app to add the devices or scenes as the widgets of the home screen to control! You can click here to learn about how to use widgets to control your home on iOS 14.
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