Today, we’re about to review not one, but two new Matter devices: the SONOFF Basic Gen5 Smart Switch and the SONOFF Tx Gen2 ...

In this post we are reviewing the ESP-01 Wi-Fi Relay Module. It is one of the cheapest smart switches you can purchase currently for making smart home, internet of things, and other wireless do it ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

First, take a look inside the device: In principle, the Sonoff Basic is a single-relay unit to be used as retrofit, based on the ESP8266 chip, a very popular and inexpensive Wi-Fi solution. However, ...

The intercom goes ultra-high-tech with this snazzy switch system from Wink. A smart thermostat? Smart light switches? Amateur hour. If you really want to up your smart-home game, it’s time to get ...

Router compatibility is often overlooked but is crucial for a stable connection. Ensure that your router supports the 802.11b/g/n/ac standards and WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security modes. Your Nintendo ...