# DIY Tactile Hack for Sonoff M5 & A Feature Request for Sonoff/ITEAD!

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**Created:** [September 15, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/diy-tactile-hack-for-sonoff-m5-a-feature-request-for-sonoff-itead/209180 "2026-09-15T20:09:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![caner.odabas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/22d042/32.png) [@caner.odabas](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/caner.odabas)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/diy-tactile-hack-for-sonoff-m5-a-feature-request-for-sonoff-itead/209180/1 "2026-09-15T20:09:53Z")

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Hi everyone,

​While the Sonoff SwitchMan M5 (especially 2-gang and 3-gang versions) has a sleek, minimalist design, its completely flat, wide button surface makes it tricky to identify which button you’re touching in the dark or without looking.

​I came up with a very simple and effective DIY solution: Staggered Clear Bumper Pads.

​The DIY Fix:

Instead of applying small clear self-adhesive silicone bumpers in a straight line, I arranged them in a diagonal/staircase pattern (left button at the bottom, middle button in the center, right button at the top). The moment your finger touches a pad, the vertical height instantly tells your muscle memory whether you’re on Channel 1, 2, or 3—no guessing needed. Being transparent, they don’t block the LED indicators.

​📢 Feature Request for the Sonoff / ITEAD Product Team:

​Based on this real-world experience, I would love to see Sonoff integrate tactile feedback directly from the factory in future revisions (e.g., M5 V2 or future SwitchMan series):

​Molded Micro-Textures / Braille Dots: Adding subtle micro-dots, raised textures, or slight height offsets directly onto the plastic injection molds would cost virtually nothing in mass production while vastly improving blind-touch ergonomics.

​Built-in Accessibility: Adding built-in tactile markers out of the box would make Sonoff switches significantly more user-friendly and accessible for everyone.

​Do you think Sonoff should consider built-in tactile features for their next switch lineup? Let me know your thoughts!

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**Author:** ![caner.odabas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/22d042/32.png) [@caner.odabas](https://forum.ewelink.cc/u/caner.odabas)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.ewelink.cc/t/diy-tactile-hack-for-sonoff-m5-a-feature-request-for-sonoff-itead/209180/2 "2026-09-15T20:10:31Z")

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