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Sonoff S20

Sonoff S20 comes in 4 different plug type variations. Flashing process will be the same for each type.

Serial Connection~

Please see the Hardware Preparation page for general instructions.

S20 Smart Socket The picture shows how to program the S20 Smart Socket powered by the serial-to-USB converter. With newer US sockets, either use a right-angle header, or remove the header after flashing. Otherwise,the pushbutton may rub against a pin and get stuck.

Be sure it is NOT plugged in mains!

Remove the "hidden" screw.

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(optional) Remove the board from the plastic shell to have better access to serial pins. There are 2 screws at the red and blue wire. Be careful not to damage the soldered connection!

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Connect the jumper wires.

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From top to bottom (see image below): - Vcc (3,3V) - RXD - TXD - GND

S20 Board

Connected? Hold the little button pressed while connecting the serial-to-USB adapter to your computer. After about 2 seconds let go of the button. It is now in flashing mode and ready to be flashed with Tasmota.

Video tutorial by Don't It Yourself~

Official Sources~

OpenHab Configuration~

sonoff.items: 

Switch S20_1 "Coffee S20-1 Powerplug" (LR,gLight) 
       { mqtt=">[broker:cmnd/sonoff-S20-1/POWER:command:*:default],
                 <[broker:stat/sonoff-S20-1/POWER:state:default],
                 <[broker:stat/sonoff-S20-1/RESULT:state:JSONPATH($.POWER)],
                 <[broker:tele/sonoff-S20-1/STATE:state:JSONPATH($.POWER)]
                 "}
Switch S20_1_Reachable "S20-1 reachable" <contact> (gReachable)
       { mqtt="<[broker:tele/sonoff-S20-1/LWT:state:MAP(reachable.map)],
               <[broker:stat/sonoff-S20-1/RESULT:state:ON],
               <[broker:stat/sonoff-S20-1/POWER:state:ON],
               <[broker:tele/sonoff-S20-1/STATE:state:ON]
               " }

default.sitemap: 

        Switch item=S20_1 labelcolor=[S20_1_Reachable == "ON" = "green",S20_1_Reachable == "OFF" = "red"]

Configuration~

Once set up and connected, you can set the module type to Sonoff S2X (8) in Configure module.