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Geeking out on a DOA Wifi Smart Light Bulb

June 5, 2020 September 3, 2020

Introduction Recently, I have tried a number of cheap WiFi smart bulbs. Usually, they arrive OK from China (although they are in serious need of weeding all the spyware in them), but this particular one failed to do more than a quick flash when I switched it on. No WiFi, …

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Expert tip: Add More Flash Memory to your Sonoff Basic Wifi Smart Switch

April 22, 2020 September 3, 2020

Introduction The Sonoff Basic Wi-Fi Smart Switch is an inexpensive wireless smart switch for anyone who wants to remote control and/or automate electric devices around the house or workplace. Unfortunately, it suffers from the same privacy issues as many of the inexpensive consumer grade smart devices, like the one in …

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