ITEAD is the Shenzhen-born maker behind Sonoff and a wide range of affordable smart-home modules and developer boards. Known for budget-friendly, hackable devices and an active maker community, ITEAD is a go-to for DIY automation, integrations, and entry-level commercial deployments.
Why ITEAD
Three reasons makers and installers choose ITEAD
Sonoff switches and smart plugs
ITEAD’s Sonoff-branded smart switches and plugs are the backbone of the catalog — affordable relays, wall switches and inline modules that suit DIY retrofits and professional installs. They pair with popular smart-home apps and can be configured for local control or flashed with alternative firmware for privacy and advanced automation.
Development boards and modules
For makers the catalog includes ESP8266/ESP32-based dev boards, relay modules and sensor boards designed for rapid prototyping and integration. These modules are compact, low-cost and well-documented, making them ideal for custom IoT projects, sensor networks, and those who want to flash bespoke firmware.
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Our Take
What we like
- Very competitive prices for smart-home hardware
- Strong community and good third‑party firmware support
- Large, practical product range for installers and makers
- Worldwide availability and straightforward parts sourcing
Worth knowing
- Many products default to cloud operation; local control may require flashing
- Build finish is functional rather than premium
- Official support can be slower for complex RMA cases