Sonoff WiFi Smart Curtain Switch with Power Metering: TUV Certified, DualR3 Dual Relay DIY Curtain Control for Blinds, Roller Shutter. Two Way Smart Switch, Compatible with Alexa & Google Assistant. Review

Tools and Home Improvement section should avoid this dual R3 product. Thanks to my knowledge gained in practice, I realized it was not worth the investment for advanced automation needs. The basic functionality was too limited, with only a few customization options. The lack of compatibility with some third-party devices also hindered its versatility. A pro was the straightforward setup process. However, its overall performance and features didn't match the price tag.

This is a big improvement over R2 which is great on its own and I have about a dozen. Back in November 2020, I submitted a request to itead to use the ESP32 to be able to do OTA upgrades (tick), make it a bit smaller to run in a waterproof IP66 case (tick) and the Add ability to access more GPIO pins on the ESP32 (unfortunately unchecked here). Although there is some glue on the case on the 4 tabs that hold it together, it can still be hacked by opening it up, soldering the wires to the…

My first smart home device was a Sonoff Basic R1 which I bought 4 years ago. At first I used the manufacturer's EWeLink software, but found it ridiculous to have an internet addiction just to control a light switch physically installed in my home when the controller (like a smartphone) was only a few feet away from the device. . Another problem is that almost all device manufacturers want you to install their app on your smartphone, which connects to their own servers to manage the devices you…