Sonoff WiFi Plug - €7.24 (using code) [Dressily]

Henryhill2

I think it's time to contact PayPal

I'm missing 2 orders that should be here by now

I wouldn't trust that this company even dispatched them

TimHorton

Henryhill2 wrote: »

I think it's time to contact PayPal

I'm missing 2 orders that should be here by now

I wouldn't trust that this company even dispatched them

My 2 orders arrived promptly without any Payment issues.

Invincible

TimHorton wrote: »

My 2 orders arrived promptly without any Payment issues.

As did my 3 orders!

jinkybhoy

my 3 arrived today - ordered 3 weeks ago.

Henryhill2

TimHorton wrote: »

My 2 orders arrived promptly without any Payment issues.

I already got a refund off PayPal for an overcharge on 1 order

Tried to deal with the company to no avail

I'll just be glad when it's all over at this stage and I have the plugs in hand

sioda

Finally turned up today after ordering on the 16th of last month now what to use them for 😁

davemie

Ordered three on 3rd of Sept, all arrived today and setup in five minutes. Nice one, thanks.

pjproby

i have yet to succeed in pairing one of these with an iPhone. Has anyone any suggestions.
i have found a way around the problem by using my sons Android but would prefer a direct pair with the iPhone. I have used both the quick pairing mode and the compatible pairing mode.

SCOOP 64

pjproby wrote: »

i have yet to succeed in pairing one of these with an iPhone. Has anyone any suggestions.
i have found a way around the problem by using my sons Android but would prefer a direct pair with the iPhone. I have used both the quick pairing mode and the compatible pairing mode.

My one is working with a iphone 5,what do you have?

davemie

pjproby wrote: »

i have yet to succeed in pairing one of these with an iPhone. Has anyone any suggestions.
i have found a way around the problem by using my sons Android but would prefer a direct pair with the iPhone. I have used both the quick pairing mode and the compatible pairing mode.

I had to use compatible mode, but also disable mobile data on my phone. If you have data enabled, when your phone connects to the socket's wifi network to set it up, your phone will stop using that wifi network and switch to your phone's data network as it has a direct connection to the internet.

pjproby

davemie-thanks for the suggestion-no joy though. i am using an iPhone 6.
On the android its almost instantaneous.

tandcapply

If anyone in South Dublin wants to sell one, I'm interested.
please PM me.

wait4me

Got my two packages of two sockets today. I was giving up hope. Ordered August 30, arrived September 26 - so 28 days approximately.

wiz569

My second lot arrived today as well, ordered on the 3rd of this month.

Henryhill2

Still waiting from mid August

Time to contact PayPal

bikerjohn

Got my two today

Jet Black

Got mine today too. Anyone manage to pair with google home? I'm getting 502 error when I try.

Mat the trasher

Just had my three delivered today, ordered on the 18th of this month, pretty decent delivery. no issues with customes either,found them in my delivery box this evening.


saw there some issues with frequency of wifi on connection, have a router with both 5 and 2.4Ghz, should I switch off the 5Ghz for simplicity?


cheers.

Roberto_gas

Mat the trasher wrote:

saw there some issues with frequency of wifi on connection, have a router with both 5 and 2.4Ghz, should I switch off the 5Ghz for simplicity?

No just set it up using 2.4 ghz on ur phone and then it works even if phone is on 5 ghz...

johnnykilo

Can anyone recommend a 13 Amp smart plug? I have two of these set up but I'd like to use one with my oil heater too.

grebtol2

Ordered 2 on September 17th. Arrived today.

Invincible

johnnykilo wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a 13 Amp smart plug? I have two of these set up but I'd like to use one with my oil heater too.

Pack of 3 13amp

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Energenie-compatible-MiHome-Gateway-required/dp/B00V52HTJC

autumnalcore

Invincible wrote: »

johnnykilo wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a 13 Amp smart plug? I have two of these set up but I'd like to use one with my oil heater too.

Pack of 3 13amp

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Energenie-compatible-MiHome-Gateway-required/dp/B00V52HTJC

Invincible wrote: »

johnnykilo wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a 13 Amp smart plug? I have two of these set up but I'd like to use one with my oil heater too.

Pack of 3 13amp

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Energenie-compatible-MiHome-Gateway-required/dp/B00V52HTJC

From the manufacturer : The adapter devices are 13amp approved, however it is not
recommended to use your Control adapter with any appliance
pulling a large current for an extended period, such as a heater or
a device with a powerful motor such as a power tool or washing
machine.

Tinder Surprise

according to Singapore tracking my delivery has been in the country (Ire) since the 16th

there must be some amount of packages awaiting processing at An Post sorting Portlaoise

deremol

Got 3 delivered this week.. cannot get them to work at all..
get as far as renaming the plug and it tells me it will take 1-2 mins to complete and then nothing..
it appears on the device list as offline and will not go online..

I've tried all 3 with the same outcome.. I have other wifi plugs set up in the house.. TP-LINK no issues at all.

I have tried all the tips on here, used different phones and tablets... through Alexa and the eWeLink app also..

any suggestion??

Invincible

deremol wrote: »

Got 3 delivered this week.. cannot get them to work at all..
get as far as renaming the plug and it tells me it will take 1-2 mins to complete and then nothing..
it appears on the device list as offline and will not go online..

I've tried all 3 with the same outcome.. I have other wifi plugs set up in the house.. TP-LINK no issues at all.

I have tried all the tips on here, used different phones and tablets... through Alexa and the eWeLink app also..

any suggestion??

Have you plugged them in beside the router initially to set up?
They don't pair unless very close.

Kalyke

deremol wrote: »

Got 3 delivered this week.. cannot get them to work at all..
get as far as renaming the plug and it tells me it will take 1-2 mins to complete and then nothing..
it appears on the device list as offline and will not go online..

I've tried all 3 with the same outcome.. I have other wifi plugs set up in the house.. TP-LINK no issues at all.

I have tried all the tips on here, used different phones and tablets... through Alexa and the eWeLink app also..

any suggestion??

Your router is definitely on 2.5 only, when pairing?

raytaxi

Tinder Surprise wrote: »

according to Singapore tracking my delivery has been in the country (Ire) since the 16th

there must be some amount of packages awaiting processing at An Post sorting Portlaoise

Mines the same ordered on 31 August and still waiting on post

naughto

Ordered16th of sept got them today

McMurphy

deremol wrote: »

Got 3 delivered this week.. cannot get them to work at all..
get as far as renaming the plug and it tells me it will take 1-2 mins to complete and then nothing..
it appears on the device list as offline and will not go online..

I've tried all 3 with the same outcome.. I have other wifi plugs set up in the house.. TP-LINK no issues at all.

I have tried all the tips on here, used different phones and tablets... through Alexa and the eWeLink app also..

any suggestion??

Have you tried turning them off and on again?

chris1970

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Have you tried turning them off and on again?

2.4wifi only, I got 2, one was a dud, got in touch still waiting for email from dresslily, never going to happen I think

m8

got my 2 thanks op.

bromley52

chris1970 wrote: »

2.4wifi only, I got 2, one was a dud, got in touch still waiting for email from dresslily, never going to happen I think

May not be a dud. I got one of the previous versions about a year ago and there was no power coming through the socket even though it connected to WiFi.
I opened it up and I found it to be a simple fix. The live pin of the plug was not making contact with the inside of the socket. It was simply a case of fixing a clasp that had become loose.
May not be what is wrong with yours but worth a try.

Prior to doing that I got onto customer support and they sent me a replacement, so I ended up with 2. Their customer service is excellent.

deremol

Have tried turning them off and back on.. have tried right beside router
router only at 2.4 gh so not that either..
anything else??? other than dumping them..

Sup08

Wanted to buy 3 more and the code DSDLSALE9 is no longer valid... Aw well.

TAFKAlawhec

Ordered one on 18th September, shipped out the same day. Received it in the post last Tuesday (25th). Yet to try it though.

vectra

Can somebody advise me on how to set one of these up to turn off my phone charger after a certain time?
Thanks

Invincible

vectra wrote: »

Can somebody advise me on how to set one of these up to turn off my phone charger after a certain time?
Thanks

When you open the phone charger section on the app, you will see "Schedule" at the bottom of screen, from here you can input the time you want to switch on and off Boy

nc6000

Are you all using the eWeLink app to setup these? I just installed it and got a warning from my antivirus app that eWeLink is flagged as a "potentially unwanted program". First time I've ever got that message.

bromley52

deremol wrote: »

Have tried turning them off and back on.. have tried right beside router
router only at 2.4 gh so not that either..
anything else??? other than dumping them..

Try changing the channel on your router to 11 or less if higher is selected. The US only use channels 1-11 and it's possible that the newer models have been configured in this way.

McMurphy

nc6000 wrote: »

Are you all using the eWeLink app to setup these? I just installed it and got a warning from my antivirus app that eWeLink is flagged as a "potentially unwanted program". First time I've ever got that message.

Uninstall the antivirus app.

SCOOP 64

TAFKAlawhec wrote: »

Ordered one on 18th September, shipped out the same day. Received it in the post last Tuesday (25th). Yet to try it though.

I sometimes waited longer for UK post, never been that quick for me with China/Hong Kong post.
My second order sent out on 14th sep.

nc6000

Johnny Dogs wrote:

Uninstall the antivirus app.

Not sure I'll do that. Just interested in why the antivirus flags the app as malware, I haven't seen this before.

UsedToWait

nc6000 wrote: »

Not sure I'll do that. Just interested in why the antivirus flags the app as malware, I haven't seen this before.

I'd imagine it's because it's sending information from your phone to Chinese servers.


What permissions does the app require on your phone?

Edit:

This app has access to:
Device & app history

retrieve running apps
read sensitive log data

Location

approximate location (network-based)
precise location (GPS and network-based)
access extra location provider commands

Photos / Media / Files

access USB storage filesystem
read the contents of your USB storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage

read the contents of your USB storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera

take pictures and videos

Microphone

record audio

Wi-Fi connection information

view Wi-Fi connections

Other

close other apps
receive data from Internet
view network connections
change system display settings
change network connectivity
allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
control flashlight
full network access
change your audio settings
run at startup
draw over other apps
control vibration
prevent device from sleeping
modify system settings


For that reason, mine are sitting in the box, until I find an easy way of flashing them with custom firmware..

Tinder Surprise

Jasus

UsedToWait

UsedToWait wrote: »

I'd imagine it's because it's sending information from your phone to Chinese servers.


What permissions does the app require on your phone?

Edit:

This app has access to:
Device & app history

retrieve running apps
read sensitive log data

Location

approximate location (network-based)
precise location (GPS and network-based)
access extra location provider commands

Photos / Media / Files

access USB storage filesystem
read the contents of your USB storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage

read the contents of your USB storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera

take pictures and videos

Microphone

record audio

Wi-Fi connection information

view Wi-Fi connections

Other

close other apps
receive data from Internet
view network connections
change system display settings
change network connectivity
allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
control flashlight
full network access
change your audio settings
run at startup
draw over other apps
control vibration
prevent device from sleeping
modify system settings


For that reason, mine are sitting in the box, until I find an easy way of flashing them with custom firmware..

Have you read permissions that other apps require, just for comparison?

UsedToWait

Basil3 wrote: »

Have you read permissions that other apps require, just for comparison?

Sure.
Every app I install, I check the permissions, and install if I'm happy with the cost/benefit.



Call it irrational, but I don't feel like opening up my home network to 'the Chinese' for the sake of turning a few lights on and off.

UsedToWait

UsedToWait wrote: »

Sure.
Every app I install, I check the permissions, and install if I'm happy with the cost/benefit.



Call it irrational, but I don't feel like opening up my home network to 'the Chinese' for the sake of turning a few lights on and off.

What information do you think they can take from you? Do you think this app can steal some kind of personal data from you?

UsedToWait

Basil3 wrote: »

What information do you think they can take from you? Do you think this app can steal some kind of personal data from you?

Does the list of permissions above not suggest that it can?


Regarding the smart plugs:

In general, I'd prefer control over IOT devices I add to my network - maybe I'm being over-cautious, and the many articles I've read on the issue are just scaremongering?


https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/the-top-ten-iot-vulnerabilities/

UsedToWait

UsedToWait wrote: »

Does the list of permissions above not suggest that it can?


Regarding the smart plugs:

In general, I'd prefer control over IOT devices I add to my network - maybe I'm being over-cautious, and the many articles I've read on the issue are just scaremongering?


https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/the-top-ten-iot-vulnerabilities/

No, it doesn't.

Also bear in mind that this app is available from Google Play. It's not like you're having to go off to some shady site to install.