Sonoff WiFi Smart Switches - Beyond The Basic
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Published 2018-04-08
FAQ:
1) Is this compatible with iOS (iPhone) devices?
Yes, the iOS eWeLink app can be found at itunes.apple.com/us/app/ewelink-smart-home-control…
2) Is this compatible with Amazon echo (Alexa)?
Yes, a tutorial can be found at www.itead.cc/blog/ewelink-works-with-alexa-tutoria…
3) I have an extension cord/appliance that has three prongs (live, neutral, ground). How do I wire up the sonoff?
Any appliance or device that has a metal chassis needs the ground wire to be considered safe. Appliances that have plastic chassis are safe (in the US) with only live and neutral. If you need the ground wire, I would suggest getting the Sonoff Pow model which has three terminals to accommodate the ground wire. www.itead.cc/sonoff-pow.html.
4) I don't feel safe having to modify an extension cord. Is there a sonoff switch that I can just plug right into the wall and use?
Yes, it can be found here www.itead.cc/smart-socket.html
5) Where can I buy these for less than $5 and how long does shipping take?
The Sonoff can be purchased from the manufacturer's website. The price before shipping (at the time of this video) is $4.85. I believe they ship from China which may take several weeks to arrive where you live. I ordered several that took about 2 weeks to arrive in the US. Here is a link www.itead.cc/sonoff-wifi-wireless-switch.html
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6) Where can I download the android app?
Android eWeLink app: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolkit&…
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All Comments (21)
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Building my new smart home based on a playlist of tech. Your videos take up a large portion of my curriculum lol. Much respect and thanks.
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just before |black friday" i ordered 2 Dots as they had a special going on Amazon.. whilst trying to learn the dot, i came across your video and ordered a single switch (again, from Amazon) for around $9 per switch....... I have since added 4 more Gen 2's and 2 Gen 3 echos to my home as well as almost a dozen (yes, 11 so far) of the Sonoff switches.. they now take me less than 5 mins to wire up, program and name the device It will control .. everything is very easy to do.. so much so that its has quickly become second nature for myself and grandson to use the switches in conjunction with the echo dots, Thank you for making an excellent video on this subject..
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I hope Sonoff gives you some decent funding because your videos have convinced me to buy two of their products... I assume I’m not the only one. Keep up the good work
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Great video. Keep up your research and video updates. My house is slowly getting automated despite my wife's objections. However she has recently commented that the level of convenience is very pleasing.
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Very nice job. Looks like they have a deserving partner! Clear, concise and professionally done. Thanks.
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Your videos are simple and nice.
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Thank you for the detailed explaination.
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Thanks. Been searching for good information like this for a while, glad I found you!
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I love all things Sonoff. I own more than 10 of these devices. Of course all of them were for secondary development, except for one, which I gave my dad. ;)
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Just bought one its coming in a week thanks for the suggestion
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Brilliant, you answered all of my questions. Subbed.
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Nice! I actually knew about Sonoff because of you. Keep up the good work.
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Congrats on the sponsor man, love the channel
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easy to use, I started with one IR sensor and my Palm T5 with NoviiRemote IR installed inside, all the codes and buttons were made by your own time and criativity, golden times when we had no internet at all :)
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I commend you! Your videos are very illustrative and educational. Keep the good work.
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Cutting the power cord is the fun part!!
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Great that you got sponsored man!!!
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Awesome tip brother. Thank you.
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This is a great video update!
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wow that was cool keep them coming and I so happy I meet you to learn more things so when I get my house I would get it cool lol
