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Sonoff SwitchMan M5-2C-120W – 2-Channel Smart Switch with Physical Buttons and Wi-Fi Control
The Sonoff M5-2C-120W is a two-channel smart switch from the SwitchMan series, designed to offer modern, refined control over the lighting in your home. This model is equipped with high-precision physical buttons that provide excellent tactile feedback, combined with advanced smart features accessible through the eWeLink app. Its design is adapted for type 120 wall boxes (a standard often used in certain regions or for specific wall installations).
Main Advantages (Selling Points)
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Dual Control with Physical Buttons: Unlike touch models, the M5-2C features robust mechanical buttons, ideal for users who prefer the classic feel of pressing a switch but want all the benefits of a smart home. The two channels allow two lighting circuits to be controlled separately from a single unit.
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Adjustable LED Indicator: The indicator light on the buttons helps you find the switch in the dark. Its brightness can be adjusted from the app so it does not disturb your sleep, making it ideal for bedrooms.
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Remote Control and Voice Commands: Manage the lights from anywhere via the eWeLink app or by voice command using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri Shortcuts. It is the perfect solution for those moments when you leave home and are not sure whether you turned the lights off.
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Smart Automations and Scenes: You can create schedules, timers or complex scenes. For example, you can set the lights to turn on automatically at sunset or to all switch off with a single press when you leave home.
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Compatibility with "eWeLink-Remote": The M5-2C can be used together with the S-MATE wall remote or the R5 buttons, allowing the lights to be controlled from several points (virtual two-way switching), with no need for extra wiring between switches.
Installation and Safety
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Requires a Neutral Wire: For stable operation and permanent Wi-Fi communication, this device requires both wires to be connected: Live and Neutral.
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Certification and Protection: Made from flame-retardant materials (PC V0), the switch is designed to withstand high temperatures and provide safe long-term use on the home's electrical network.
Technical Specifications
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Model: M5-2C-120W
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Number of Channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
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Standard: Type 120 (specific vertical/square mounting)
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Power Supply: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
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Maximum Current: 10A (5A per channel)
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Maximum Power: 2200W (1100W per channel)
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Wireless Protocol: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
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Housing Material: PC V0 (Flame-retardant)
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Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ 40°C
Package contents: Sonoff M5-2C-120W switch, mounting screw set, user manual.
Why choose the Sonoff SwitchMan M5 series?
The M5-2C-120W is the ideal choice if you prefer the reliability of physical buttons over touch panels. It blends in beautifully with modern homes and offers a highly stable connection, making it a cornerstone of any lighting automation project that values ergonomics and safety.
Practical use cases
- Replaces a conventional wall switch, keeping manual touch control while adding app control and voice commands (Alexa/Google Assistant).
- Used to create lighting scenes that adjust several circuits in a room simultaneously with a single touch.
- Integrated into an automation that automatically switches off lights left on after bedtime or when nobody is in the room any more.
Technical specifications:
| Model | SONOFF SwitchMan M5 M5-2C-120W |
| Type | flush-mounted smart switch, 2 channels, US/120mm format, requires neutral |
| Power supply | 100-240V~ 50/60Hz |
| Maximum current | 5A/channel, 10A total |
| Maximum load | 2200W total, 1100W/channel (max LED 300W/channel at 220V, 150W/channel at 110V) |
| Housing material | PC V0 (flame-retardant, heat-resistant) |
| Protocol | WiFi 2.4GHz, Matter |
| Compatibility | Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant |
| Control | local button, app, voice |
The M5-2C-120W is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to upgrade conventional wall switches with smart control without giving up manual touch control.
