B2B Automations Visit in Sonoff China and B2B Safety Standards

It has been a very fulfilling week for us in B2B Automations.

Our COO, Noel Payot Jr., met with the ITEAD team and gave

us a tour of some areas of the plant. They also revealed their exciting roadmap as well. New features such as LAN mode on all its models, LED Strips and Black series switches for those who want more colorful designs will soon be available. Apart from Sonoff, we will also reveal why our Sonoff products haven't been out in the market yet.

Sonoff LAN-mode in all its model will soon be released in the market. Currently, only 1-gang, single devices have a LAN-mode functionality. LAN-mode is a feature in Sonoff that allows you to control your appliances even when the internet is down. As long as the wireless connection is up, just switch to LAN-mode through your ewelink app and your Sonoff devices are still controllable.

Have you ever wondered if Sonoff will only offer white switches forever? Being the proactive Sonoff, they are soon releasing their black series models. Plus, they will also be offering LED strips. For the artistic and adventurous individuals, these two additions in the Sonoff line-up will be deemed useful especially for emphasizing certain areas in your house such home theaters, bedrooms.

Only your imagination can limit the usage of the LED strips and the black colored devices. 

It is a month now since we have not introduced new products in the market and we haven't restocked our inventory yet. There are 2 underlying reasons to these;

1) Sonoff's global demand has really ramped up and what used to be a week of preparation is now

taking a month to fulfill and release from their factory.

 2) We have taken a safety approval from the government and this is now in its final process. Only in

this way can we guarantee that all our products are safe to be used in the market. This is to ensure that the products sold by B2B Automations are legal and safe to use. We do not want that any of our sold products can harm anyone or damage any property. More than profits,  the safety of our clients and resellers, the people who have been there from the beginning and who continue to support and believe in us are our main concern.

Sonoff and B2B Automations continue to grow by leaps and bounds and the main reason for its growth is you, our loyal customers who believe in us. In return, we would like to show our gratitude by providing more good news in the coming weeks. News that would make B2B Automations your source of the latest in IOT and home automation in the Philippines.

More pictures of our trip to Sonoff China.

Sonoff Touch or Sonoff T1 - Which one should you buy?

The Sonoff US T1 and the Sonoff Touch have a lot of similarities in aesthetics and design but there are a couple of notable differences in its functionalities, physical layout and the price.

The Sonoff US T1 is both RF and Wifi enabled while the Sonoff Touch only has a Wifi functionality.To use the RF functionality, a Sonoff 433Mhz programmable remote is required that can provide an additional comfort and dual control through both your phone and the remote. However, both switches can be controlled through LAN during an event where the internet is unstable by just switching to LAN mode. 

The Sonoff US T1 design is vertically aligned while the US Touch has a horizontal placement. If you can see in the figure, the T1 model's Sonoff and the wifi logo display are both upright when the US T1 switch is placed vertically. As for the US Touch, the upright position of the Sonoff and the wifi logo is upright when it is placed in the wall horizontally. As for which one is better is just a matter of personal preference since both can be installed with the current utility box commonly available in the Philippines.

You're probably not decided yet on which one to buy, right? This 3rd factor might help you. The price disparity between the Sonoff T1 and the Sonoff Touch is significant. The retail price of the Sonoff Touch is cheaper buy 40 percent compared to the Sonoff T1. However, our latest research observation indicated that Sonoff is increasing its Sonoff Touch price and we also don't know until when will this huge price difference remain the same. 

So which one do we recommend to purchase? Although the Sonoff T1 has the RF remote control functionality, which is very applicable in the Philippines because of its unstable internet services, switching to LAN mode would still allow you to control your light switches through your phone. Having the 433 Mhz remote is a plus but it also entails an additional cost, a minus in your budget. By purchasing the Sonoff Touch, you can almost buy 2 devices for the price of a single Sonoff T1 switch. 

Interested to buy a Sonoff Touch, click on this link.
If you need an installation video, just click here. The model in the video is EU but the installation procedure is the same for the US Touch.
If you're still thinking about buying the Sonoff T1, here is the link as well.
Finally, a quick reference page  for all the Sonoff products.