I love this guy. Got an Alexa for Christmas and quickly realizing how limited commercial smart home market is....but am a social worker so poor and not super tech literate. The accompanying website is amazing. Thanks man.
@Alden Buyer it's called natural selection😂 But seriously, these are the kind of people who complain about how dangerous Sonoff switches are. I love all my Sonoff switches and I have basic electrical knowledge to install them in a safe way. These switches are completely safe. Unless you're connecting power hungry appliances to it.
I use the very same plastic electric device construction boxes for my electronic projects. several years ago I came across a large sheet of blue PVC sheet 1/8" thick and gave me an idea of using the Blue PVC sheet cut to the size of of the opening in the device box as a base, trimmed all unnecessary appendages off the actual box which would serve as a top cover. They work great and are very cheap!
Hi! Cool video, thanks for sharing :) I am new to this... I would need to control 4 devices for an incubator based on a set of rules (humidifier, dehumifier, heat mat, cooling device). I was thinking of using the TH16 in combination with the Dual an dusting "Scenes" in the app to set the temp/humidity rules. Do you think it is doable? Any piece of advice on how to make it work would be super appreciated! Thanks!
Just a hint: if you twist the strands of the wire counter-clockwise, then wrap the twisted bundle clockwise round the screw (if that makes sense) they don't tend to show pokey out ends of wire :)
One thing you can do is take the Sonoff apart and the manual on/off button is a simple low voltage switch. Solder in wires to the two sides of that switch, put the cover back on and put a small toggle switch or push button switch on the blank plate. This way you can toggle on/off without having to use the app
Actually, the devices at 10:30 are designed for use only with solid wire applications to meet NEC code and should only be used with stranded if a U type stakon mechanical connector of appropriate size is pressed on to the bare wire.
if you don't want 2 outlets per Chanel all you have to do it take off the tab on the outlet and connect one set to the top screws and the other set to the bottom screws and bam you can have 2 Chanels on one outlet, not 2 outlets for 2 Chanels.
Since this is "portable" and there are a lot of wires/stuff in the box suggest a single wrap of electrical tape around the terminal sides of the outlets. This is standard procedure for home outlet installation and highly suggested with something that's going to get banged around and maybe exposed to weather
Hey mate is there a way to connect the sonoff to Ethernet instead of wifi? I was looking at using a ENC28J60 but I don't know enough to do this myself.
will you be making video tutorial on how to use voice command through alexa/siri/google to turn on appliances such as air cond, pc/laptop, oven and ceiling light? i checked ur website and noticed only light switch in the pool.. awesome video.. subscribed!
Most houses in America are not grounded properly to begin with. I'd suggest using a 3-4 dollar outlet tester, before you hook up a hot ground to this. Then if it tests as no ground, I'd just skip the ground part completely. But also nice to check for a hot-reverse and such, which could cause you other issues with less than handy hands attempting this. Then if you're not going to install it in the wall itself, I'd buy the gray outlet housing instead, it is cheaper. The blue one is to fasten it to dry wall without proper access to a stud, thats what the screw flaps do.
question, instead of using and that black extension cord to power everything, could you use connect it directly to the power thats already in the way the powers the orginal outlets?
For extra safety you should wrap the sides of the outlets with 2-3 layers of electrical tape. This helps to ensure that if anything becomes loose or the plugs shift they will not short across the plugs.
Okay so does that mean if you plug 2 cords in one outlet as in the top and bottom they are controlled by the same command or can you arrange it so they can take separate commands.
Very good explanation. However, you can simply connect more outlets with some pigtails and so on. Only downside is theyd all be controlled from one button on your phone
I have done the same as you and the first reley in the Sonoff is working but the second reley can only switched on over the app ont the phone or the browser but wont switch off. Only it will switch off over the mqqt fix manually sending the command
i have two Sonoff switches stopped working with 15 days on installation both have been connected to LED lights i have been told that the issue is because of noise and improper filtration in the switches. Can you please guide me as is there anyway i can add something to protect sonoff from the noise basically i have evil LED and need something to protect my sonoff from it
It is easy to do it on the table. But I would like to see how to mount this big box to the wall? The biggest problem for me is where to place switch. Second problem is that your switch is not easy reachable. After my experience it is not good to place switch on the potentially warm place.
I have to wonder if all the sonoff enthusiasts are the only people that live in their homes? If not, how do the other residents turn on and off the lights and other devices when their not there with there phones to do the task?
So i just got an sonoff and i was fiddling around with it, i came to one problem. I live in the eu, wich means i use eu pluggs. You can easily switch around the L en N wire. I think this is not verry save. Because if i get it the wrong way around i will cut the N wire with the relay in the sonoff and there will be still running mains voltage on the leftover wire. What is your opinion on this? Is this save to use?
Should still have a Line and a Neutral wire. The outlets will be different, but the wiring on the sonoff stays the same. The ground/earth is the only line that will bypass the sonoff, and it will be connected outside with a splicer.
Many appliances within the EU switch the neutral also... for some reason. It'd be nice if the Sonoff came with a double pole relay. You could (if you're comfy working with the PCB) desolder the original single pole relay and replace it with one of your own.
I use RF outlets they are way cheaper and don't require messing around with high voltage. All you need is RF outlets (as many as your require), you can get 5 on eBay for £20. An RF Transmitter which will plug directly into your Raspberry Pi you can get an RF Tramister and Reviver For about £2 on eBay and that's it there is an Openhab binding already configured for it. As well does anyone know of any way of controlling lights on a budget in the UK as the wemo light switch is US only and am struggling to find an alternative?
RF is also easy to "hack". I have seen people use RF devices to control garage door openers and someone was able to open the door while driving past the house.
Rahman, probably a bit late but yes you can run it off your own MQTT server on your own network without a need for internet. Have a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/UDnNI5wkNNY/v-deo.html Build your own MQTT server RPi or Ubuntu (UBUNTU is much easier) and you are on your way! Node-RED on MQTT and you have a FULLY automated environment
I don't want to take away fro the helpful information that " MK-SmartHouse" is trying to provide, but..... This device is rated at 10 amps. Your breakers in your house have a minimum of a 15a rating. If someone plugs in a device that draws 10-15 amps a fire will be a real possibility. These are not designed to go inside of an electrical box. They are designed to be used in line of a corded device. even so, this device is rated at 10 amps. Your breakers in your house have a minimum of a 15a rating. If someone plugs in a device that draws 10-15 amps a fire will be a real possibility. These are not designed to go inside of an electrical box. They are designed to be used in line of a corded device. If you want too do this, there is another device called a Shelly1 that is rated at 16a so your house breaker will protect it. It is designed to go inside of a switchbox and it is smaller and only about $12. I think the extra $6 is worth not burning down your house. Look up the Shelly1 device n other UA-cam videos before you do this. Maybe MK-SmartHouse can do a video on it too.
What you do is very dangerous. Never, I repeat NEVER use pushwire connectors with stranded cable. ONLY use them with solid cable. That you soldered them doesn’t matter, what you created is a potential fire source. The rest of the tutorial is very useful though. If you want to use sortoff the same connectors, use Wago 222-412, 222-413 or 222-415 connectors. These are designed to be used with stranded AND solid wires.
Sonoff is to big to use it on your in wall outlets it only work for exertion cords projects unless modify wall outlets which is going to cost Maite money that the ones they sell in homedepot
I love this guy. Got an Alexa for Christmas and quickly realizing how limited commercial smart home market is....but am a social worker so poor and not super tech literate. The accompanying website is amazing. Thanks man.
Magically, I had already ordered some Sonoffs and they came in the mail this very afternoon, Thanks MK!!
Can't believe you just explained how to open a box and pull something out of it LOL 3:17
Meth is one hell of a drug.
I've worked for a company to check returned items. And trust me some people can't open a box normally.
I'm glad he did. I tried following another tutorial on doing this but couldn't get past that part.
Thats a good thing because I was looking for written instructions on how to open the box
@Alden Buyer it's called natural selection😂
But seriously, these are the kind of people who complain about how dangerous Sonoff switches are. I love all my Sonoff switches and I have basic electrical knowledge to install them in a safe way. These switches are completely safe. Unless you're connecting power hungry appliances to it.
Awesome video. Everything is explained in detail and I was able to setup my sonoff in 2 hours after watching this.
Great work. Clean and safe. I would recommend using 14 awg solid wire. Makes the connections way easier to make.
I use the very same plastic electric device construction boxes for my electronic projects. several years ago I came across a large sheet of blue PVC sheet 1/8" thick and gave me an idea of using the Blue PVC sheet cut to the size of of the opening in the device box as a base, trimmed all unnecessary appendages off the actual box which would serve as a top cover. They work great and are very cheap!
Man if you put the blank plate in the middle of that junction box it would be the perfect plug strip for large power adapters. Thanks for the video
this is a really good explanation. I wish I could find one for the sonoff basic.
I am now an engineer!!! 😆😆😆 thanks a mil
Thanks for this.
I was struggling with opening the box.
Hi! Cool video, thanks for sharing :) I am new to this... I would need to control 4 devices for an incubator based on a set of rules (humidifier, dehumifier, heat mat, cooling device). I was thinking of using the TH16 in combination with the Dual an dusting "Scenes" in the app to set the temp/humidity rules. Do you think it is doable? Any piece of advice on how to make it work would be super appreciated! Thanks!
Great video. Excellent explanation. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video, best video on UA-cam that explains the Sonoff and how to wire it up
Just a hint: if you twist the strands of the wire counter-clockwise, then wrap the twisted bundle clockwise round the screw (if that makes sense) they don't tend to show pokey out ends of wire :)
One thing you can do is take the Sonoff apart and the manual on/off button is a simple low voltage switch. Solder in wires to the two sides of that switch, put the cover back on and put a small toggle switch or push button switch on the blank plate. This way you can toggle on/off without having to use the app
Actually, the devices at 10:30 are designed for use only with solid wire applications to meet NEC code and should only be used with stranded if a U type stakon mechanical connector of appropriate size is pressed on to the bare wire.
if you don't want 2 outlets per Chanel all you have to do it take off the tab on the outlet and connect one set to the top screws and the other set to the bottom screws and bam you can have 2 Chanels on one outlet, not 2 outlets for 2 Chanels.
Since this is "portable" and there are a lot of wires/stuff in the box suggest a single wrap of electrical tape around the terminal sides of the outlets. This is standard procedure for home outlet installation and highly suggested with something that's going to get banged around and maybe exposed to weather
Hey mate is there a way to connect the sonoff to Ethernet instead of wifi? I was looking at using a ENC28J60 but I don't know enough to do this myself.
I want to build/purchase a smart plug for inductive load, any recommendations
Hi Matt,
could you make one video about how to edit habpanel? Thanks a lot!
What to see what you need to do after the firmware upgrade... config wise and openhab config for the new mqtt item
Can you do a tutorial on how to control your blinds with openhab?
+Smart Pants yes that is coming in the video after the next one
will you be making video tutorial on how to use voice command through alexa/siri/google to turn on appliances such as air cond, pc/laptop, oven and ceiling light? i checked ur website and noticed only light switch in the pool.. awesome video.. subscribed!
+Chin Aik The way I control my stuff is with these power strips and Alexa I I will explain it best in my next video that is coming out
Is it safe to use with aircon?
Most houses in America are not grounded properly to begin with. I'd suggest using a 3-4 dollar outlet tester, before you hook up a hot ground to this. Then if it tests as no ground, I'd just skip the ground part completely. But also nice to check for a hot-reverse and such, which could cause you other issues with less than handy hands attempting this. Then if you're not going to install it in the wall itself, I'd buy the gray outlet housing instead, it is cheaper. The blue one is to fasten it to dry wall without proper access to a stud, thats what the screw flaps do.
Great video. Thanks!
question, instead of using and that black extension cord to power everything, could you use connect it directly to the power thats already in the way the powers the orginal outlets?
For extra safety you should wrap the sides of the outlets with 2-3 layers of electrical tape. This helps to ensure that if anything becomes loose or the plugs shift they will not short across the plugs.
Okay so does that mean if you plug 2 cords in one outlet as in the top and bottom they are controlled by the same command or can you arrange it so they can take separate commands.
Yep
TYDIRTY yep to which question?
Both top and bottom plug of each outlet are connected to each other physically. So they are both on one channel.
Very good explanation. However, you can simply connect more outlets with some pigtails and so on. Only downside is theyd all be controlled from one button on your phone
Is there a guide to turn on/off pc with alexa?
I have done the same as you and the first reley in the Sonoff is working but the second reley can only switched on over the app ont the phone or the browser but wont switch off. Only it will switch off over the mqqt fix manually sending the command
i have two Sonoff switches stopped working with 15 days on installation both have been connected to LED lights i have been told that the issue is because of noise and improper filtration in the switches.
Can you please guide me as is there anyway i can add something to protect sonoff from the noise basically i have evil LED and need something to protect my sonoff from it
It is easy to do it on the table. But I would like to see how to mount this big box to the wall? The biggest problem for me is where to place switch. Second problem is that your switch is not easy reachable. After my experience it is not good to place switch on the potentially warm place.
I have to wonder if all the sonoff enthusiasts are the only people that live in their homes? If not, how do the other residents turn on and off the lights and other devices when their not there with there phones to do the task?
Couldn't this device also be placed in the back of an existing light switch so that they can be turned on and off?
So i just got an sonoff and i was fiddling around with it, i came to one problem. I live in the eu, wich means i use eu pluggs. You can easily switch around the L en N wire. I think this is not verry save. Because if i get it the wrong way around i will cut the N wire with the relay in the sonoff and there will be still running mains voltage on the leftover wire. What is your opinion on this? Is this save to use?
Should still have a Line and a Neutral wire. The outlets will be different, but the wiring on the sonoff stays the same. The ground/earth is the only line that will bypass the sonoff, and it will be connected outside with a splicer.
Many appliances within the EU switch the neutral also... for some reason. It'd be nice if the Sonoff came with a double pole relay. You could (if you're comfy working with the PCB) desolder the original single pole relay and replace it with one of your own.
Great Thnx 94
You should use a another switch in case your cell phone doesn't work to make work manual.
I use RF outlets they are way cheaper and don't require messing around with high voltage. All you need is RF outlets (as many as your require), you can get 5 on eBay for £20. An RF Transmitter which will plug directly into your Raspberry Pi you can get an RF Tramister and Reviver For about £2 on eBay and that's it there is an Openhab binding already configured for it. As well does anyone know of any way of controlling lights on a budget in the UK as the wemo light switch is US only and am struggling to find an alternative?
Using RF outlets is cheap and easy, but you cannot query them for their ON/OFF state in order to properly integrate them in a smart home environment.
Can RF outlets be controlled by saying "Alexa, turn on light 1"?
RF is also easy to "hack". I have seen people use RF devices to control garage door openers and someone was able to open the door while driving past the house.
I'd add an RCD switch to it, so people don't overload it...just my opinion, otherwise, awesome as usual.
You tinned the wired that should have been mentioned, we both know that litz wire is hard to put in those connecters if not tinned.
Tks
Do I have to have internet to control it or just connecting to a router (without internet;my ISP sucks) will be enough if I stay with in wifi range?
Rahman, probably a bit late but yes you can run it off your own MQTT server on your own network without a need for internet.
Have a look at this video:
ua-cam.com/video/UDnNI5wkNNY/v-deo.html
Build your own MQTT server RPi or Ubuntu (UBUNTU is much easier) and you are on your way!
Node-RED on MQTT and you have a FULLY automated environment
don't use stranded wire unless you use fork crimps. Solid wire is preferred.
How to use sonoff products with fan speed control..? Tell me which sonoff product will work to control the fan speed..!!
Finally Sonoff!
So..... could I get the small one channel sonoff and go around my house and just add them the same way to all my outlets?
yes, except the single sonoff uses a different firmware
I can't believe how horrible are power connection in USA! stripped wires on uninsulated screws!
ia this the same for EU plugs?
Yes aside from the colour code which would be brown=L, Blue=N, Green/Yellow=Earth or ground.
Thx
I don't want to take away fro the helpful information that "
MK-SmartHouse" is trying to provide, but.....
This device is rated at 10 amps. Your breakers in your house have a minimum of a 15a rating. If someone plugs in a device that draws 10-15 amps a fire will be a real possibility. These are not designed to go inside of an electrical box. They are designed to be used in line of a corded device. even so, this device is rated at 10 amps. Your breakers in your house have a minimum of a 15a rating. If someone plugs in a device that draws 10-15 amps a fire will be a real possibility. These are not designed to go inside of an electrical box. They are designed to be used in line of a corded device. If you want too do this, there is another device called a Shelly1 that is rated at 16a so your house breaker will protect it. It is designed to go inside of a switchbox and it is smaller and only about $12. I think the extra $6 is worth not burning down your house. Look up the Shelly1 device n other UA-cam videos before you do this. Maybe MK-SmartHouse can do a video on it too.
yes, that's why SONOFFs aren't UL listed and Shelly's are even though the latter has really poor connection blocks.
What you do is very dangerous. Never, I repeat NEVER use pushwire connectors with stranded cable. ONLY use them with solid cable. That you soldered them doesn’t matter, what you created is a potential fire source.
The rest of the tutorial is very useful though. If you want to use sortoff the same connectors, use Wago 222-412, 222-413 or 222-415 connectors. These are designed to be used with stranded AND solid wires.
please flash with apple homekit
Subhayan Majumdar Not HomeKit, the Sonoff tasmota firmware
L stands for line not live.
Sonoff is to big to use it on your in wall outlets it only work for exertion cords projects unless modify wall outlets which is going to cost Maite money that the ones they sell in homedepot
You nust gave china your wifi password
None of this is "high voltage"...
Seriously??? Is this the level of d.i.y.??? Explaining me how to open up a cardboard box?? I'm done.
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