Timing and worry free SP mini smart socket evaluation
Timing and worry free SP mini smart socket evaluation


Those who are interested in smart home must be familiar with it. The release of Broadlink's first generation product has brought a profound technological revolution to the current Internet of Things field. After being widely concerned by the industry and fully recognized by the market, Broadlink released its mini version shortly after the launch of SP2, focusing on the timing function. We hope to launch another impact on the Internet of Things market.

Product parameters

Product name: SP mini

Product size: 75L × 44W × 58H (mm)

Maximum load: 10A/2200W

Wireless type: WiFi 2.4GHz

Power consumption of the whole machine: ≤ 0.5W

Shell material: V0 flame retardant PC

Switch life: ≥ 50000 times

Unpacking and appearance

▲ The packaging of SP mini is very high-profile, and the colors are very rich. The front is a picture with the theme of "smart home". In terms of material, ordinary paper shells are used, which may be due to cost saving considerations.


▲ The back is still a concept picture.


▲ The product characteristics and parameter information are printed on both sides of the outer box.


▲ Instead of the iPhone style packaging that has always been used by intelligent hardware, the product is directly extracted from the bottom of the box.


▲ For safety reasons, SP mini is wrapped in the support made of PE material.


▲ Mini version and SP2 are totally different in appearance, changing the previous round design.


▲ The front is a transparent acrylic panel, which is quite stylish, but it is easy to leave sweat stains and fingerprints, which not only affects the appearance but also may bring potential safety hazards. The lower end is a product logo.


▲ At the upper end of the front is a new international "combination hole", which is used independently for three phases and two phases and conforms to the 3C certification standard for sockets. It is a pity that the child protection door was not designed.


▲ Compared with the front acrylic panel, the flame retardant materials in other parts of the fuselage are somewhat "shabby".


▲ The back is a fixed three-phase plug, which is a very traditional design. There is also a plug protective sleeve, which is slightly professional.


▲ Two heat dissipation holes are symmetrically distributed on the side of the socket, and the heat generation is a little high during normal operation.


▲ Despite the mini version, Broadlink still adds the physical power key (restart key). Like this.


 

▲ In addition to the socket body, there is a 20 page instruction manual in the box.

Principle of WiFi smart socket

  • Turn on the WiFi chip and be in the "Monitor" mode to monitor WiFi packets;

  • After the WiFi password is set by the program on the mobile phone, the mobile phone client sends a UDP packet, and the WiFi router ssid and password are encoded into a UDP packet;

  • The smart socket configures the WiFi connection by itself after receiving the WiFi password data packet.

  • The WIFI module can receive the opening and closing commands through the mobile phone connected to the network. It can switch on and off the connected appliances by cutting off the power supply. It can not only help you to turn off the appliances at home remotely, but also turn them on in advance.

Software

Broadlink has built an ecosystem of smart homes in its early days. Broadlink's products directly share one APP (easy to control).


Easy control APP can be downloaded by scanning the QR code on the package box or instructions. The software supports both Android and iOS.


You can access the software without registering an account. It also supports account login, and supports third-party account login such as QQ and microblog.


Slide left and right on the main page to view software settings and device connections.


Click "Add Device" to manually add SP mini socket. Place the phone and socket in the same network environment, and the software will automatically fill in the current network ssid. Enter the password manually. You can view the connection help in the upper right corner of the page. The WiFi indicator will flash during the connection. After the connection is successful, the indicator will go out. If the connection is wrong, the factory settings can be restored by long pressing the power key.


Compared with the second generation of SP, the function of SP mini has been weakened a lot, and the "real-time power consumption" function that has always been favored has also been removed. Therefore, the APP interface of SP mini looks a bit crude.


As the main timing function, SP mini is relatively perfect in timing options.


Delay function.


Cycle timing setting.


You can enter the setting page through the transmission door at the upper right corner of the main page, which contains eight options, such as device customization, message push, status display, etc. SP mini adds the locking function. After locking, other mobile phones cannot search SP mini, which increases the security of the device.


You can customize the name and portrait of the socket according to your preference.


Although the function of SP mini has been weakened, the addition of "WeChat control" has improved the style of the product.


Scan the WeChat terminal to generate a two-dimensional code, follow the relevant public account, and select the device to obtain the control permission of SP mini.


The function of WeChat is still very basic, only the switch function of socket, but the operation page is very beautiful.

summary

advantage

  • Small size, square design, easy to use in the row.

  • High software integration, all Broadlink products share one APP.

  • Physical power key, which can open and close the socket manually.

  • WiFi indicator light can visually check the network connection status.

  • Add WeChat control.

shortcoming

  • The function is too simple, only the basic switch and timing function.

  • The shell is not beautiful enough

  • The WeChat connection is unstable.

  • High heat output during normal operation.

Only one SP mini has a small role. Only when it is used in conjunction with other smart products can the smart socket maximize its functions. Fortunately, Broadlink has established a smart home system. It is believed that smart socket will be an indispensable auxiliary appliance in smart home in the future. However, compared with similar products, the market price of SP mini smart socket is 79 yuan, and its cost performance still has much room for improvement.

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