52/100
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Sonoff Mini R4 Extreme Matter Smart Relay
Expert Take
Solid no-neutral smart relay with Matter support, but cloud-first by default limits local control appeal. Good for UK/European 3-way switch retrofits, less ideal for privacy-focused home automation enthusiasts wanting fully local operation.
Pros
- Compact form factor fits standard electrical boxes alongside existing wiringyoutube.com
- Matter protocol enables cross-ecosystem integration with HomeKit, Google Home, Alexasmarty.ninja
- Improved terminal design prevents wire slipping and overtightening damage during installationsmarthomescene.com
- S1/S2 dry contact inputs allow compatibility with low-voltage switch systemsyoutube.com
- ESP32C3 chip supports custom firmware for advanced local control without cloud dependencyyoutube.com
- Can work in UK no-neutral wiring configurations without rewiring at the lightyoutube.com
Cons
- Defaults to cloud-only operation despite Matter's local-first promisesmarty.ninja
- Matter pairing process had reported bugs at time of reviewsmarty.ninja
- Requires separate Matter controller hub for Google Home and likely other ecosystemssmarthomescene.com
Expert Quality
52
Deal Score
60
Price
$15.41
Current Price
$15.41$35.02-56%
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