SONOFF BASIC-1GS

SONOFF / BASIC-1GS

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Does the SONOFF BASIC-1GS work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The BASIC-1GS (Basic Gen5) needs a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and a Matter controller on the home network.

It is a 10 A relay in a standalone housing that pairs with Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home and Home Assistant. It suits HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through Matter over Wi-Fi. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (Matter over Wi-Fi).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, via integration

Key facts

SONOFF BASIC-1GS facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
SONOFF BASIC-1GS facts
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$5.99[1] as of
TypeBasic relay[1]
RadioMatter over Wi-Fi[1]
Channels1[1]
Neutral wireunknown
Rated load10 A[1]
Energy monitoringunknown
Zigbee routerunknown

Integration paths

How the SONOFF BASIC-1GS connects

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How the SONOFF BASIC-1GS connects
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / Wi-Fi2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, A Matter controller on the home network[1]Yes[1]unknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the SONOFF BASIC-1GS

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Ways to add the SONOFF BASIC-1GS
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Matter[2][3] (Matter certified; Home Assistant does not name the model)matterMatter / Wi-Fi
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2025
    1. Certified Certified, not announced [2]

      Matter CSA254E2MAT46132-24

Certifications

Certification records

1 recordHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Certification records
ProgramCertificateCertified onTransportSpec / softwareSource
MatterCSA254E2MAT46132-24wi-fi, bluetoothv1.0[2]

Cite this page

SONOFF BASIC-1GS. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonoff-basic-1gs. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsonoff.tech / SONOFF store: SONOFF Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch | BASIC-1GS
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  2. [2]
    CSAon.dcl.csa-iot.org / Matter DCL compliance: SONOFF PID 236
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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