Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Finding an inexpensive smart switch to help control your home is a great way to save money while keeping your home working for you. The sonoff has been solid for me for almost two years with only minor issues when it comes to power outages. Check out how we flash these to work with SmartThings to add more awesome features to these little devices.
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if flashing a different sonoff board, the 3.3v put off from the USB cable from the computer may not be enough to broadcast the wifi signal. you may need to attach to mains power after flashing
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-----ALL WEBPAGE LINKS TO FOLLOW ALONG---
SmartThings community post with links to Github and firmware image (also linked below): bit.ly/2TGLC0j
Smartthings IDE: graph.api.smartthings.com
Device handler on github: bit.ly/2BuQI8Z
Smartapp on github: bit.ly/2RT8lEC
NodeMCU flashing program (download ZIP file from github): bit.ly/2E2JVEZ
Firmware image direct download: bit.ly/2SM5AJE
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Help Support me on Patreon! You'll get early access to videos among other great perks: patreon.com/taylortech
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---------PRODUCT LINKS TO EVERYTHING IN THIS VIDEO----------
US Amazon Links:
Sonoff Basic from ITead: bit.ly/2SEVH0j
Sonoff Basic from Banggood (Cheaper with free shipping) + extra 12% off with coupon code: 12sonoff through March 10th: bit.ly/2UOMMab
Sonoff Basic from Amazon: amzn.to/2WYNOSN
Other Sonoff devices that can be flashed with the same method:
Sonoff TH (temperature and humidity): bit.ly/2SshZDz
Sonoff Dual: bit.ly/2BvC7d9
Sonoff Touch Switch: bit.ly/2tih3CG
Other items you will need:
FTDI Serial to USB adapter (banggood): bit.ly/2E3lwzi
FTDI Serial to USB adapter (amazon): amzn.to/2WXaXVA
Male to Female jumper wires (banggood): bit.ly/2SmdkTi
Male to Female jumper wires (amazon): amzn.to/2N3djOw
mini USB to USB A cable: amzn.to/2thCdAC
Cheap extension cord: amzn.to/2GARuV1
UK Amazon Links:
Sonoff Basic: amzn.to/2SsbD6Q
FTDI Serial to USB adapter: amzn.to/2SsoqGH
Male to Female jumper wires: amzn.to/2BAKd4e
mini USB to USB A cable: amzn.to/2WWougg
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My YouTube Gear:
US links:
Main Camera (Canon Rebel SL2 [200D]): amzn.to/2N3qXRD
Audio (Rode Video Mic Pro): amzn.to/2N7tASw
Lighting: amzn.to/2By6wHP
Laptop: amzn.to/2E86sjM
Computer: amzn.to/2GFJnqm
SmartThings Hub: amzn.to/2GBTfBw
UK links:
Main Camera (Canon EOS 200D): amzn.to/2SxDQtd
Audio (Rode Video Mic Pro): amzn.to/2By62kZ
Lighting: amzn.to/2Gm5yTb
Laptop: amzn.to/2I7ejCh
Computer: amzn.to/2UWMDSc
SmartThings Hub: amzn.to/2UPhK1Q
Buy me a coffee: paypal.me/TaylorTech2
Send me stuff! Fan mail, products to review, anything!
Andrew Taylor
2701 Willowcreek Rd #1641
Portage, IN 46368
My website (Collaboration, merch, other videos):
thetaylortech.com
Email for collaboration requests:
taylortech22@gmail.com
Music Provided by Epidemicsound.com
Above links are affiliated with amazon and TaylorTech may receive a small commission
Finding an inexpensive smart switch to help control your home is a great way to save money while keeping your home working for you. The sonoff has been solid for me for almost two years with only minor issues when it comes to power outages. Check out how we flash these to work with SmartThings to add more awesome features to these little devices.
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-
if flashing a different sonoff board, the 3.3v put off from the USB cable from the computer may not be enough to broadcast the wifi signal. you may need to attach to mains power after flashing
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-
-----ALL WEBPAGE LINKS TO FOLLOW ALONG---
SmartThings community post with links to Github and firmware image (also linked below): bit.ly/2TGLC0j
Smartthings IDE: graph.api.smartthings.com
Device handler on github: bit.ly/2BuQI8Z
Smartapp on github: bit.ly/2RT8lEC
NodeMCU flashing program (download ZIP file from github): bit.ly/2E2JVEZ
Firmware image direct download: bit.ly/2SM5AJE
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Help Support me on Patreon! You'll get early access to videos among other great perks: patreon.com/taylortech
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---------PRODUCT LINKS TO EVERYTHING IN THIS VIDEO----------
US Amazon Links:
Sonoff Basic from ITead: bit.ly/2SEVH0j
Sonoff Basic from Banggood (Cheaper with free shipping) + extra 12% off with coupon code: 12sonoff through March 10th: bit.ly/2UOMMab
Sonoff Basic from Amazon: amzn.to/2WYNOSN
Other Sonoff devices that can be flashed with the same method:
Sonoff TH (temperature and humidity): bit.ly/2SshZDz
Sonoff Dual: bit.ly/2BvC7d9
Sonoff Touch Switch: bit.ly/2tih3CG
Other items you will need:
FTDI Serial to USB adapter (banggood): bit.ly/2E3lwzi
FTDI Serial to USB adapter (amazon): amzn.to/2WXaXVA
Male to Female jumper wires (banggood): bit.ly/2SmdkTi
Male to Female jumper wires (amazon): amzn.to/2N3djOw
mini USB to USB A cable: amzn.to/2thCdAC
Cheap extension cord: amzn.to/2GARuV1
UK Amazon Links:
Sonoff Basic: amzn.to/2SsbD6Q
FTDI Serial to USB adapter: amzn.to/2SsoqGH
Male to Female jumper wires: amzn.to/2BAKd4e
mini USB to USB A cable: amzn.to/2WWougg
---------------------------
My YouTube Gear:
US links:
Main Camera (Canon Rebel SL2 [200D]): amzn.to/2N3qXRD
Audio (Rode Video Mic Pro): amzn.to/2N7tASw
Lighting: amzn.to/2By6wHP
Laptop: amzn.to/2E86sjM
Computer: amzn.to/2GFJnqm
SmartThings Hub: amzn.to/2GBTfBw
UK links:
Main Camera (Canon EOS 200D): amzn.to/2SxDQtd
Audio (Rode Video Mic Pro): amzn.to/2By62kZ
Lighting: amzn.to/2Gm5yTb
Laptop: amzn.to/2I7ejCh
Computer: amzn.to/2UWMDSc
SmartThings Hub: amzn.to/2UPhK1Q
Buy me a coffee: paypal.me/TaylorTech2
Send me stuff! Fan mail, products to review, anything!
Andrew Taylor
2701 Willowcreek Rd #1641
Portage, IN 46368
My website (Collaboration, merch, other videos):
thetaylortech.com
Email for collaboration requests:
taylortech22@gmail.com
Music Provided by Epidemicsound.com
Above links are affiliated with amazon and TaylorTech may receive a small commission
