R5 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2APN5R5)

Factory reset and internal photos for Sonoff (Itead) R5. Sonoff smart plug.

January 16, 2026 • 1 min read

Before you buy the Sonoff (Itead) R5, check what's inside.

The Sonoff R5 is a scene controller that utilizes Zigbee technology to trigger various smart home actions. It is designed to be a button-based device for quick scene activation within the Sonoff ecosystem.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure correct battery polarity when replacing the CR2450 battery.

Quick Specs

Manufacturer: Sonoff (Itead)
Model: R5
Protocol: WiFi
Chipset: ESP/CK Chip
Ecosystem: Sonoff
App: eWeLink

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

Chipset: Unknown
Flashable: ❌ No
Info: Zigbee devices are generally not flashable with custom firmware like Tasmota.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

R5 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

R5 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

R5 PCB

Verdict

The R5 is a WiFi device from the Sonoff ecosystem.