{"id":29196,"date":"2016-11-10T15:44:27","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T15:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/?p=29196"},"modified":"2019-04-02T10:23:30","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T10:23:30","slug":"sonoff-5-wifi-wireless-smart-switch-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/sonoff-5-wifi-wireless-smart-switch-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonoff &#8211; $5 WiFi Wireless Smart Switch Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, you\u2019re going to learn how to control an outlet from anywhere in the world using the Sonoff device. The Sonoff is a device that you put in series with your power lines allowing you to turn any device on and off.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>First, watch the step by step video tutorial below<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><iframe width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mX97u_pQYnU?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the basic <a href=\"https:\/\/makeradvisor.com\/tools\/sonoff-wi-fi-smart-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonoff<\/a>. You can get a Sonoff for approximatly $5 &#8211; visit <a href=\"https:\/\/makeradvisor.com\/tools\/sonoff-wi-fi-smart-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maker Advisor<\/a> to find the best price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/makeradvisor.com\/tools\/sonoff-wi-fi-smart-switch\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29207 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=700%2C377&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sonoff_pic\" width=\"700\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?w=700&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=150%2C81&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=80%2C43&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=220%2C118&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=186%2C100&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=280%2C150&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff_pic-1.jpg?resize=442%2C238&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s very simple, it has an input in one side and an output on the other side.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you can simply send commands via wifi to turn on and off. That\u2019s pretty much how it works.<\/p>\n<h2>Opening the Sonoff<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look inside the sonoff device. These are the main sections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are the two powerlines and they are isolated from the rest of the circuit<\/li>\n<li>The active line goes to the relay (that&#8217;s on the other side of the PCB)<\/li>\n<li>The ESP8266, that is the processor that provides wifi and receives the control commands<\/li>\n<li>The Sonoff is meant to be hacked and you can see clearly that those 4 connections were left out, so that you can solder some pins and upload a custom firmware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29433\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=900%2C477&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sonoff-highlighted\" width=\"900\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?w=900&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=150%2C80&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=300%2C159&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=768%2C407&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=80%2C42&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=220%2C117&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=189%2C100&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 189w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=280%2C148&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=449%2C238&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 449w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/sonoff-highlighted.jpg?resize=750%2C398&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this project, we\u2019re going to use the standard firmware that came with the Sonoff. In future post I\u2019m going to show how to flash a custom firmware into the Sonoff device.<\/p>\n<h2>Sonoff Example<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how this would fit in a normal circuit. Basically you cut the wire that goes to the device, and you put the Sonoff in the middle, so that you can control any device that is connected on the other end.<\/p>\n<p>Normally, what you have is a power source that has an active and neutral line that goes to a load, your load can be lamp for example.\u00a0In the middle, you usually have a switch.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29202\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=1152%2C189&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"slide2\" width=\"1152\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?w=1152&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=150%2C25&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=300%2C49&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=768%2C126&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=1024%2C168&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=80%2C13&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=220%2C36&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=250%2C41&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=280%2C46&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=510%2C84&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=750%2C123&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide2.jpg?resize=975%2C160&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the sonoff, you cut that connection&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29203\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=1141%2C163&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"slide3\" width=\"1141\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?w=1141&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=150%2C21&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=300%2C43&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=768%2C110&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=1024%2C146&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=80%2C11&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=220%2C31&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=250%2C36&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=280%2C40&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=510%2C73&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=750%2C107&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide3.jpg?resize=975%2C139&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1141px) 100vw, 1141px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And you place the sonoff in the middle. The sonoff acts as a switch that is controlled via Wifi.\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29204\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=1144%2C166&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"slide4\" width=\"1144\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?w=1144&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=150%2C22&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=300%2C44&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=768%2C111&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=1024%2C149&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=80%2C12&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=220%2C32&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=250%2C36&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=280%2C41&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=510%2C74&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=750%2C109&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide4.jpg?resize=975%2C141&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: if you have a earth line, it has to go outside the sonoff.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29205\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=1142%2C263&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"slide5\" width=\"1142\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?w=1142&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1142w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=150%2C35&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=300%2C69&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=768%2C177&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=1024%2C236&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=80%2C18&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=220%2C51&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=250%2C58&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=280%2C64&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=510%2C117&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=750%2C173&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Slide5.jpg?resize=975%2C225&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Safety warning<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before proceeding with this project, I want to let you know that you\u2019re dealing with mains voltage. Please read the safety warning below carefully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29199\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=700%2C200&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"warning-m\" width=\"700\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?w=700&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=150%2C43&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=300%2C86&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=80%2C23&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=220%2C63&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=250%2C71&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=280%2C80&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/warning-m-1.png?resize=510%2C146&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Sonoff usage<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s hook up the Sonoff. On the left side, you connect the active and neutral accordingly to the pinout. Active and neutral come out on the right.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=1169%2C299&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sonoff_circuit\" width=\"1169\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?w=1169&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=150%2C38&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=300%2C77&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=768%2C196&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=1024%2C262&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=80%2C20&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=220%2C56&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=250%2C64&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=280%2C72&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=510%2C130&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=750%2C192&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SONOFF_circuit.png?resize=975%2C249&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Installing the App<\/h2>\n<p>Now you have everything in place to install the app to control the light with your smartphone, follow these next instructions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Search for the app <strong>eWeLink<\/strong> app and install it<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and create an account<\/li>\n<li>Power up the Sonoff device and connect the appliance that you want to control (in my case, it&#8217;s a desktop lamp)<\/li>\n<li>Press and hold the Sonoff button for 5 seconds, so the LED green starts blinking<\/li>\n<li>Go to the app and press the next button<\/li>\n<li>Enter your network credentials and choose a name for your device<\/li>\n<li>Add it to your dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Refresh the dashboard and you should see your device. Press the on button to turn it on.\u00a0Now the lamp is On. and if you turn off. The lamps goes off.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29212\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=700%2C530&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"on-and-off\" width=\"700\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?w=700&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=150%2C114&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=300%2C227&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=80%2C61&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=220%2C167&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=132%2C100&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 132w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=198%2C150&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 198w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=314%2C238&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 314w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=548%2C415&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 548w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/on-and-off.jpg?resize=643%2C487&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 643w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Watch the video to see a live demo of the Sonoff device.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><iframe width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mX97u_pQYnU?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that with this app you can control any device on and off from anywhere in the world, because it\u2019s controlled through the eWeLink cloud servers.<\/p>\n<p>The app also comes with a nice set of features, click the timer button. You can add a timer that can be activated on a certain date and time.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve tested this feature and it has been working flawlessly.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29211\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=328%2C432&#038;quality=100&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"timer\" width=\"328\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?w=450&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=114%2C150&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 114w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=228%2C300&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=61%2C80&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 61w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=167%2C220&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 167w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=76%2C100&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 76w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=181%2C238&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 181w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=315%2C415&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 315w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/timer.jpg?resize=370%2C487&amp;quality=100&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sonoff tutorials list:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/how-to-flash-a-custom-firmware-to-sonoff\/\">How to Flash a Custom Firmware to Sonoff<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/reprogram-sonoff-smart-switch-with-web-server\/\">Reprogram Sonoff Smart Switch with Web Server<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Wrapping up<\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s it for now, I hope you had fun learning about the Sonoff device. Make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/download\">subscribe to my blog<\/a>, because I\u2019ll be posting more tutorials about the Sonoff. I\u2019ll be <a href=\"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/how-to-flash-a-custom-firmware-to-sonoff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">showing how to flash custom firmware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have any questions?\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Leave a comment down below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading,<\/p>\n<p>Rui<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, you\u2019re going to learn how to control an outlet from anywhere in the world using the Sonoff device. 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