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Use Sonoff BASIC with two devices using a Single Pole Double Throw Relay

By adminPosted on August 6, 2021December 2, 2021Posted in Home AutomationTagged eWelink, smart devices, smart house, sonoff 5v relay, SonOff Basic, sonoff relay module, sonoff switch

This is another Sonoff basic Hack that lets you use the SonOff with two devices. This lets you switch between devices. In the real world you can use this to connect your aquarium water filter and oxygen pump. You can set the iTead Sonoff to power on the Water filter during daytime, and then to […]

Connecting Son Off Basic with a device that needs to control.

By adminPosted on September 7, 2019November 25, 2021Posted in UncategorizedTagged Connecting Son Off, ewelink app, ewelink smart home, intraduction to son off basic, Son Off, Son Off Basic, SonOff, sonoff app, SonOff Basic, sonoff basic wiringNo Comments

Those who are new to Son Off here’s a small description of the device and it’s possibilities. SonOff Basic operates between 100-240AC Volts. The print on the device mentions it can work from 90-250AC Volt’s, however, to be safe we advise sticking to the information printed on the box 100-240V AC. The supported load should […]

Create your own smart home – Make it your Hobby, use it as a stress release or earn some extra bucks

By adminPosted on September 7, 2019October 8, 2021Posted in Home Automation, UncategorizedTagged Amazon Alexa - Echo Smart Speakers, Amazon echo dot, Amazon echo show, Amazon echo spot, Broad Link, Broadlink, Google Home, Nest, Philips Hue, Smart Home, SonOff, SonOff Basic, XiaomiNo Comments

Since everyone likes to have a smart home, we thought of giving some tips to create your own smart home. Therefore we plan to publish a series of step by step guides on connecting existing devices/appliances with smart switches. Our primary concern is to support you with your developments while assisting in selecting the most […]

Hard to Configure SonOff Basic with new Android Versions?

By adminPosted on August 18, 2019September 4, 2020Posted in Home AutomationTagged eWelink, SonOff, SonOff BasicNo Comments

We have personally experienced the trouble of configuring Sonoff Basic’s which ships with the old firmware. Therefore I am sharing this fix. eWeLink states that the 1.6.0 or lower firmware versions should connect using Compatible Pairing Mode (AP). However, this has never succeeded on Android Phones with newer Operating Systems. The process lets you connect […]