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Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

Name: Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Brand: Sonoff

Sonoff · Relays · Model BASIC-1GS

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Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch lists Relay Channels: 1; Resistive Maximum Load Current: 10A; Wet Contact Mode.
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Recorded year: 2025
Recorded warranty: 2 years
Dimensions: 80.5 x 41.5 x 23.6 mm
Weight: 44.8g

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Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch Quick Features

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Relay Channels: 1; View details →
Resistive Maximum Load Current: 10A; View details →
Wet Contact Mode: Yes; View details & conditions →
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes; View details & conditions →
Bluetooth: For Pairing; View details & conditions →
Automations: Yes; View details & conditions →

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Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Capabilities And Limitations

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What it offers

Matter support is listed, making it a candidate for a compatible Matter setup after model and feature checks. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity. Matter over Wi-Fi, the protocol the product is named for
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A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Via Matter, commissioned directly through the Home Assistant Matter integration with no eWeLink account
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Apple Home support is listed as an integration option. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements. Via Matter
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What to consider

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resistive maximum load power: Not recorded →

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Questions About Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

How many relay channels does Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch have?

Relay Channels: 1. Check whether the outputs are independently controlled and confirm the rating for each channel.

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What is the resistive-load current of Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

Resistive Maximum Load Current: 10A. Verify the actual load type, voltage and installation requirements before selecting the device.

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Does Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch support wet-contact operation?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Powered contacts and dry contacts serve different wiring needs. Follow the exact equipment and relay instructions. L-Out carries the switched live wire to the load

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Does Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch support Matter?

Matter connectivity is supported. Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity.

Source: Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — manufacturer product description · Checked 2026-10-04

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Does Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch work with Home Assistant?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Via Matter, commissioned directly through the Home Assistant Matter integration with no eWeLink account

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Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch Specifications

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1 of 46 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

Features12 fields

Features specifications
Relay Channels	1
Energy Monitoring	No
Power Off Memory	Yes Details & conditions eWeLink Power On State lets you pick on, off or the previous state after an outage
Wireless Switch Mode	Yes Details & conditions Detach Relay mode frees the wired switch from the load so only the app or an automation controls it
Dry Contact Mode	No Details & conditions The output terminals carry the switched live wire, so the contact is not potential-free
Wet Contact Mode	Yes Details & conditions L-Out carries the switched live wire to the load
Interlock Mode	No
Din Rail Mount	No Details & conditions Indoor concealed installation: it mounts inside an electrical box, the DIN rail variant is the separate BASIC-1GSP
On Off Button	Yes Details & conditions The whole top surface works as one large touch button
Automations	Yes Details & conditions Timers, schedules, inching mode and smart scenes in eWeLink
Zigbee Router	No
Ota	Yes Details & conditions Automatic firmware updates are a documented Basic Gen5 feature

Power17 fields

Power specifications
Ac Power	Yes Details & conditions Rated 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 10A Max Resistive load, single-phase only
Ac Load Voltage	100-240V
Resistive Load	Yes Details & conditions The official rating states 10A Max Resistive load
Resistive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded
Resistive Maximum Load Current	10A
Inductive Load	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded
Capacitive Load	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded
Dc Power	No Details & conditions Mains AC only: the manual limits it to single-phase 100-240V use
Dc Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Load Voltage	Not applicable / unspecified
Neutral Required	Yes Details & conditions The module has N-In and N-Out terminals and the listings state it needs a neutral wire
Idle Consumption	Not recorded

Connectivity7 fields

Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Details & conditions IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	For Pairing Details & conditions Bluetooth LE 5.2, the transport Matter uses to commission a Wi-Fi device and for the app's near-field local control
Z Wave	No
Zigbee	No
Thread	No
Radio Frequency	No

Integrations6 fields

Integrations specifications
Google Home	Yes Details & conditions Via Matter
Alexa	Yes Details & conditions Via Matter
Apple Home	Yes Details & conditions Via Matter
SmartThings	Yes Details & conditions Via Matter
Home Assistant	Yes Details & conditions Via Matter, commissioned directly through the Home Assistant Matter integration with no eWeLink account
Matter	Yes Manufacturer source Matter connectivity is supported. Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model BASIC-1GS Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Details & conditions Matter over Wi-Fi, the protocol the product is named for

Safety Features4 fields

Safety Features specifications
Overheating Protection	No
Overvoltage Protection	No
Overcurrent Protection	No
Overpower Protection	No

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How this device compares

Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 48 relays in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: 24 of 48 known answers are Yes

Connectivity: 50% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 48 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

On Off Button: 17 of 34 known answers are Yes

Features: 50% among explicit Yes/No answers; 14 of 48 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Wireless Switch Mode: 18 of 35 known answers are Yes

Features: 51% among explicit Yes/No answers; 13 of 48 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

13 of 48 models are from Sonoff

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

These checks describe relays requirements. Confirm each one against the exact model’s current manufacturer documentation and your installation.

Distinguish dry-contact and powered-output requirements.
Verify load ratings for the actual load type, not only resistive loads.
Check channel count, enclosure space and wiring instructions.
Confirm local input behavior and recovery after a power interruption.

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