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MICRO Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2APN5MICRO)

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

January 15, 2026 8 read

MICRO internal photo

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

The Sonoff MICRO is a small, battery-powered RF 433MHz bridge designed to convert simple RF remotes into smart devices controllable via the eWeLink app. It acts as a hub to bring non-smart RF devices into a connected ecosystem.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure correct battery polarity when installing the CR2032 battery. Do not expose to water.

Quick Specs

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

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: ESP32
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: The Sonoff MICRO uses an ESP32 chip with proprietary RF firmware that is not easily flashable with custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome for RF control.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

MICRO Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

MICRO Exterior

MICRO Exterior

MICRO Exterior

MICRO Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

MICRO PCB

MICRO PCB

MICRO PCB

Verdict

The MICRO is a WiFi device from the Sonoff ecosystem.

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FCC Warning 
Changes°'modifications not exp,essly 
apprnved by the party
 mponsible to, 
compliance could void the use,'s autho,ity 
to ope,ate the equipment 
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Ope,atlon Is subject to the 
following two conditions (t) This device 
may not cause ha『而ul inte「fe,ence, and 
(2)
this device must accept any inte什e,ence 
,eceived, including intene,ence that may 
cause undesi,ed opa,ation 
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with FCC ,adiation 
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment This transmitter must not 
be colocated
 o, operating in conjunclion 
wlth 
any other 
antenna or transmitter. 
Note. 
This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits to, a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to pa,t t 5 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits a,e designed to 
prnvide reasonable prntection against 
harmful interre,ence in a 「esidential
installation. This equipment gene,ates, 
uses and can ,adiate rndio frequency 
ene,gy and, if not installed and ,sed in 
ac co,dance with the instructions, may 
cause ha,mful inte,rernnce to ,adio 
communications. Howeve,, the,e is no 
guarantee that lnterterence will not occu, 
In a particular Installation. If this equipment 
does cause ham飞ful interterence to radio 
or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to tcy 
to correct the interterence by one or 
more of the following measure" 
-Reo凇ntor relocate the receving 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 
『adio/TV technician for help 
分
To avoid electric shocks, be sure to 
disconnect the power supply cord when 
Installing the product...