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ZBMICRO Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2APN5ZBMICRO)

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

January 15, 2026 1 min read

ZBMICRO internal photo

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

The Sonoff ZBMICRO is a compact Zigbee module designed for smart home integration, allowing users to control various appliances. It operates on mains voltage and is controllable via the eWeLink app, extending smart capabilities to existing devices.

⚠️ NOTE: The Sonoff (Itead) ZBMICRO connects to mains voltage (110-240V). Always disconnect power before disassembly or installation.

Quick Specs

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

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: ESP32 (likely ESP32-C004, based on FCC ID and common Sonoff Zigbee usage)
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: While the base ESP32 chip is theoretically flashable, Sonoff's proprietary firmware and bootloader configuration for Zigbee devices make direct flashing of custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome extremely difficult and often impossible without specialized hardware or reverse engineering.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

ZBMICRO Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

ZBMICRO Exterior

ZBMICRO Exterior

ZBMICRO Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

ZBMICRO PCB

ZBMICRO PCB

ZBMICRO PCB

Verdict

The ZBMICRO is a WiFi device from the Sonoff ecosystem.