Sonoff MINIR3 Smart Switch User Manual V1.2

Product Overview

The Sonoff MINIR3 is a compact smart switch designed to control electrical appliances up to 16A. It features the "eWeLink-Remote gateway" function, allowing sub-devices to be added for local control and integration into smart scenes.

Key Features:

• Remote Control ?
• Single/Countdown Timing ⏱️
• Voice Control ?️
• Share Control ?
• Smart Scene ?
• "eWeLink-Remote" control ?
• Inching Mode ⚙️
• DIY Mode ?️
• Group Control ?‍?‍?‍?
• LAN Control ?

The device weight is less than 1 kg. The installation height of less than 2 meters is recommended.

Operating Instructions

1. Power Off

Before installation or maintenance, ensure the power supply is turned off.

Safety Warning: Please install and maintain the device by a professional electrician. To avoid electric shock hazard, do not operate any connection or contact the terminal connector while the device is powered on! ⚡

2. Wiring Instruction

Before wiring, please remove the protective cover.

Light Fixture Wiring

Appliance Wiring

Close the protective cover after confirming the wiring is correct. ✔️

3. Download the eWeLink App

Scan the QR codes or search for "eWeLink" in the App Store or Google Play to download the application. The app supports Android™ and iOS devices.

4. Power On

After powering on, the device will enter Bluetooth pairing mode during the first use. The Wi-Fi LED indicator will flash in a cycle of two short and one long flash. If not paired within 3 minutes, the device will exit pairing mode. To re-enter pairing mode, long-press the pairing button for approximately 5 seconds until the Wi-Fi LED indicator flashes in the described pattern.

5. Pair with eWeLink App

Tap the "+" icon in the eWeLink app, select "Bluetooth Pairing", and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.

Add eWeLink-Remote Sub-devices

Navigate to the MINIR3 settings page in the eWeLink app, tap "eWeLink-Remote sub-devices", and trigger the sub-device by pressing its button. The sub-device will then be added successfully.

This device can be added up to 8 sub-devices. ⬆️

Specifications

Wi-Fi LED Indicator Status Instruction

DIY Mode

The DIY Mode is designed for IoT home automation users and developers who want to control SONOFF devices via existing open-source platforms or local HTTP clients, instead of the eWeLink App. Visit sonoff.tech for more information.

How to Enter DIY Pairing Mode:

1. Long press the Pairing button for 5s until the Wi-Fi LED indicator changes in a cycle of two short flashes and one long flash, then release.
2. Long press the Pairing button for 5s again until the Wi-Fi LED indicator flashes quickly. The device then enters DIY Pairing Mode.

The device will exit DIY Pairing Mode if not paired within 3 minutes. ⏱️

Factory Reset

Deleting the device on the eWeLink app will restore it to factory settings. ✔️

Common Problems

Fail to Pair Wi-Fi Devices to eWeLink APP

1. Ensure the device is in pairing mode. It will automatically exit after 3 minutes of unsuccessful pairing.
2. Turn on location services and allow location permission. This is required to scan for Wi-Fi networks.
3. Verify your Wi-Fi network is on the 2.4GHz band.
4. Confirm you have entered the correct Wi-Fi SSID and password. Avoid special characters.
5. Place the device close to the router during pairing for a stable signal.

Wi-Fi Devices "Offline" Issue

Check the Wi-Fi LED indicator status:

• LED blinks once every 2s (Fail to connect to router):
1. Incorrect Wi-Fi SSID or password.
2. Wi-Fi SSID/password contains unsupported special characters (e.g., Hebrew, Arabic).
3. Router has low capacity or is overloaded.
4. Weak Wi-Fi signal strength or obstacles between device and router.
5. Device MAC address is blacklisted by your router.
• LED flashes twice (Fail to connect to server):
1. Check your internet connection.
2. Router has low capacity; consider reducing connected devices or upgrading the router.
3. Contact your ISP to ensure server addresses are not blocked:
   • cn-disp.coolkit.cc (China Mainland)
   • as-disp.coolkit.cc (Asia except China)
   • eu-disp.coolkit.cc (EU)
   • us-disp.coolkit.cc (US)

If problems persist, submit a request via "Help & Feedback" in the eWeLink APP. ?

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. It should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Shenzhen Sonoff Technologies Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the radio equipment type MINIR3 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at: https://sonoff.tech/usermanuals