Sonoff US Switches: Made for existing houses and buildings

With the new US T1 switches just released during the 3rd quarter of 2018, there were pros and cons that we would like to share. The Sonoff T1 US switch is a standard size switch made for the US market but can be utilize in the Philippines as well. It's base plate is not laying flat to the wall and Sonoff was very quick to address this. Finally, just like any IOT switch, an additional line is still needed which requires an experienced electrician.  

The new US T1 switch is designed for the US market. The Philippines' utility boxes are manufactured based on the US standard. Thus, the US T1 switch can easily replace an existing conventional switch already installed in a wall. There is no need to replace an existing utility box.

Despite having a US standard design, the baseplate of the switch does not lay flat on the wall.

Upon installation, you will see a small gap between the wall and the switch. Sonoff had already  had made improvements in this. Applause to Sonoff for quickly taking action on this.

Like any IOT wall switch, an additional line is required to power on the switch. With conventional switches, the toggle is only a point of contact to turn the lights on and off and the switch itself doesn't have to be powered up. Since Sonoff is an electronic device, an additional line is required to power it. This will require pulling an additional wire into the utility box. We would highly advise that an experienced electrician be hired to add this wire to avoid accidents and injuries.

The new US T1 switch despite its early release on the 2nd half of 2018, has a very stable and fairly good design. Sonoff was also very quick in their design improvement base on their first release.  LIFE and PROPERTY SAFETY is a number one priority and it important that an electrician do the replacement of an existing conventional switch.  As always, B2B Automatons is a company dedicated to innovate Filipino lives through technology. We hope that this becomes a valuable resource for everyone.

To know more about its installation, just click on the link.

Thinking of purchasing one, just click on this link and it will direct you to our store.

US T1 1-gang

US T1 2-gang

US T1 3-gang

Sonoff B1 Dimmable RGB Bulb: It's effect on you and the environment

Although there are plenty of smart bulbs available in the market, the Sonoff B1 bulb stands out really well.
It is cheap compared to the ones available. It has plenty of home applications and it is environment friendly.
You might think that is expensive at first but as time goes by, the savings and contribution you have for the future
is substantiated. Below are the reasons why. 


It is cost-effective .  It is averagely priced at 800 pesos and the maximum lifespan of an LED bulb would last for 50,000 hours.
On a usage of 10 hours per day, that would equate to 13.7 years.
However, we must also take into consideration that there are factors that can lower the life expectancy of the LED bulbs: heatsink, capacitors and the environment. Comparing it to regular light bulbs, LED bulbs are still worth an investment.

It has plenty of applications at home. The Sonoff B1 bulb has a preset setting of rest, reading, party and casual. The settings can be manually set as well based on the user's preference. There is also a timer feature that can be set which can serve
as a reminder for you to go to sleep and to wake up. It can also be remotely controlled. So when you left it on, just look at your phone
and just click the off button. That will save you money and help lessen your carbon footprint.

Which adds to the last part, that it is also environment friendly. LED bulbs can reduce energy of up to 80% without brightness or quality loss compared to a 60W incandescent bulb. This means, that you are using lesser electricity which either came from burning coal or burning fossil fuels that heavily contributes to carbon production that lead to one of the biggest crisis of our time, climate change. Instead of buying those regular bulbs think about the next generation and the waste you can prevent just by investing in a Sonoff B1 bulb.

There are plenty of smart LED bulbs in the market and Sonoff stands on a class of its own. It is cost effective, has plenty of home applications and environment friendly. So next time you think of replacing your bulbs at home, consider buying a Sonoff B1 bulb. Not only will you save money but at the same time you also contibuted to help in fighting climate change.

Classic and Stylistic Sonoff T1 UK Switches

   The UK Type switch might not be the standard size switch in the Philippines but it is not inferior to the US type models. When Sonoff started its home automations lineup, the UK markets and EU markets were the first two markets where Sonoff launched its products. Its aesthetics bring in a luxurious feel compared to the common US switch. Lastly, UK Junction boxes are not available in the Philippine market but B2B Automations can provide the junction box in every UK switch that B2B Automations sells.

   When Sonoff first launched its home automations system, it was first introduced in the United Kingdom and the European Union. In manufacturing, the longer a product gets tested in the market the more bugs can be found and fixed. This means that its firmware is more stable and reliable consequently resulting to a superior product. Working in a technology company that creates its own system and tools, I can easily conclude that these models are the basis of what is the current Sonoff US type switch.

   Compared to the US switch, the aesthetics of the UK type switch is flat and plain but mysteriously sophisticated. This would probably be because its base perfectly sits flat to the wall. Its look is unique, unlike the standard US size  which is always rectangular. The Sonoff UK Type switch is of a perfect square shape, its size is not big but just enough to be seen and not be a center of distraction on any wall. When you are using a wall paper or any wall with designs, the UK type switch is highly recommended.

   B2B Automations always get comments that it is difficult to find UK junction boxes in the Philippines and so we have provisded a junction box on every UK type switch that B2B Automations sell. You will no longer have to worry about where to buy them but instead just be excited on when they can be installed to your wall.

   In a country predominated by the US standard switches, the UK type switch is a very good alternative. Considering that Sonoff used the UK and EU type switches as its foundation for its wall outlet, it is superior to the US type model. If clients are building new establishments or adding switches on new locations, I would recommend to use the UK type switch as they are more reliable, luxurious and its junction boxes had been provided by B2B Automations already. All then, that you will have to think about is to tone down your excitement and get ready to have your life innovated by technology.

Interested in buying the Sonoff T1 UK Type switches, below are the link sto our page:

Sonoff T1 UK 1-gang
Sonoff T1 UK 2-gang
Sonoff T1 UK 3-gang

Below is the video as well for its setup and installation:

Sonoff T1 UK Setup and Installation

Convert your favorite bulb into your favorite therapy bulb

          First, I would like to introduce the Sonoff B1 bulb. It is a multi-functional, multi-feature bulb that can be controlled through the ewelink app. It is also easy to setup. It is almost a perfect bulb except for one limitation: personal light preference. As an alternative for users who want to keep their preferred regular bulbs and automate them then the Sonoff Slampher is a very good choice. To provide some comparisons, below are some basic information regarding the difference and similarity of a Sonoff B1 bulb and of a Sonoff Slampher.

         The Sonoff B1 bulb is a 6W LED color changing bulb which is controllable through the ewelink app. All the color-range from red, green, blue, etc can be set from the app and the color intensity can be varied based on its color temperature and brightness. The color temperature can be set from cold to warm and the brightness from 1% to 100%, which is equivalent to a 60W incandescent bulb. There are also 4 preset scenes for dimming the bulb which is: rest, reading, party and casual. It is suitable on a small concentrated area for leisure and work.

        The Slampher, on the other hand, is a light bulb holder that allows any light bulb with an E27 screw base be remotely controlled. The E27 type is the regular-size of the light bulb commonly available in the Philippines. Whenever you have a favorite bulb and you can't find an automated bulb as a replacement because they don't meet your preferences or they might be too expensive, the Slampher is the alternative. Imagine turning your favorite room lamp into an automated one that allows you to turn your lamp on and off on a certain time of the day and night while enjoying the same light and the enhanced experience through the additional convenience of having it automated. You'll definitely fall in love with your bulb more. 

          There are lots of applications for the B1 Bulb and Slampher. In my own personal experience, I use it as a light alarm in my bedroom to wake me up everyday. Compared to a sound alarm, having a light alarm makes my morning easy, light and calm. It mimics the way how the sunlight reach my eyes and naturally wakes me up. As a result, it allows me to start my day relaxed and calm which becomes a source of leverage for my hectic day. Plus, I don't even have to worry whether or not I forgot to turn off my lamp before I left for work as it is scheduled and I can see its power status through the app.

                I hope that you would be excited to try both product and enjoy the benefits of having an automated light. Not only does it make your life easy it can also be a source of stillness and calm throughout the day. 

To get the B1 bulb and the slampher, just click on the link below: 

Sonoff B1 bulb

Slampher

For more information on how to setup the devices I have attached the Youtube links as well.

To Setup a B1 Bulb:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBUtXQ8N4Cw

To Setup a Slampher:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNmQB2N0qCQ