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BASICRFR3 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2APN5BASICRFR3)

Factory reset and internal photos for Sonoff (Itead) BASICRFR3. Sonoff smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

BASICRFR3 internal photo

Before you buy the Sonoff (Itead) BASICRFR3, check what's inside.

The Sonoff BASICRFR3 is a WiFi-enabled smart switch designed to control mains-powered devices. It allows for remote control and automation via the eWeLink app and integrates with voice assistants.

⚠️ NOTE: Disconnect Mains power before installation or any electrical work.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Sonoff (Itead)
  • Model: BASICRFR3
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: ESP/CK Chip
  • Ecosystem: Sonoff
  • App: eWeLink

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: ESP8266
  • Flashable: ✅ Yes
  • Info: Uses ESP8266, can be flashed with custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

BASICRFR3 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

BASICRFR3 Exterior

BASICRFR3 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

BASICRFR3 PCB

BASICRFR3 PCB

BASICRFR3 PCB

BASICRFR3 PCB

BASICRFR3 PCB

Verdict

The BASICRFR3 is a WiFi device from the Sonoff ecosystem.

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FCC Warning
Any 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 the following 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 set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment. This equipment should be installed 
and operated with minimum distance 20cm between 
the radiator& your body. 
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating 
in conjunction 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. This equipment generates uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause 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. 
Wi-Fi Smart Switch
FCC ID:2APN5RM433...