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RF Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2APN5PIR3-RF)

Factory reset and internal photos for Generic IoT RF. Unknown smart plug.

January 16, 2026 1 min read

RF internal photo

Before you buy the Generic IoT RF, check what's inside.

This device is a 433MHz RF remote, not a WiFi device as initially suggested. It is designed to control RF-compatible smart home devices, likely acting as a bridge or trigger.

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

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Generic IoT
  • Model: RF
  • Protocol: RF 433MHz
  • Chipset: Unknown
  • Ecosystem: Unknown
  • App: Unknown

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: BK2421
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: This is a simple RF remote and does not contain a microcontroller or WiFi/Zigbee radio that can be flashed with custom firmware.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

RF Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

RF Exterior

RF Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

RF PCB

RF PCB

RF PCB

Verdict

The RF is a WiFi device from the Unknown ecosystem.