Sonoff a new leader in Home Automation

In today's blog we're going to explore one of the most potential brands on the home automation field, which comes with an innovative solution, a variety of high-level products with an incredible quality/price ratio. We'll drive into the advantages and disadvantages of the Sonoff compared to the other home automation brands.
First of all, Sonoff is from ITEAD Studio for smart home solutions, committed to offering a complete set of solutions for electronic enthusiasts with DIY interests, it found SONOFF (Smart On/Off ) Technologies in Shenzhen China in 2016. The aim was to create an easy-to-use and universal home automation system. Based on private Cloud interfaced with mobile App available both on play-store and Appstore called ewelink App that offer to user a wide control rang which help to ex all features of the products.

Which communication protocols does Sonoff use ?

Sonoff devices support multiple communication protocols such as WIFI, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RF, Matter protocol and more, it covers all communication protocols which help users to set the products according to their needs, but it recommends to use WIFI, Zigbee and Matter protocols and avoid Bluetooth protocol for its limitation in speed range, number of supported products and communication distance which cannot exceed 10 meters.

What Chip Sonoff devices use?

SONOFF devices are based on the ESP8266 WiFi chip with the necessary circuitry, including relays controlled by the chip, offering an efficient PCB, powered by AC power and communicating via WIFI to control the relays. sonoff products come with already uploaded firmware that allows control via the eweLink app. For this reason, we can consider the wifi protocol as the best one to use with sonoff devices based on the features of the chip (ESP8266) which works perfectly with WIFI .

What type of products does Sonoff manufacture?

Sonoff was begin by manufacturing Smart Switches and Wall Switches and shutter roller controller, and it have expanded their products catalogue in a small period to be a full Smart home platform solution provider from Smart control panel, Hub, Power meter to Smart switches, plug and sockets, security cameras which offers a complete smart home solution with high efficiency and affordable price

In the figure shown below some of Sonoff products, which we will explain them deeply in the coming blogs.

Sonoff Mini r3