@yitie From the start, NSPanel felt like Sonoff’s neglected child—created for reasons no one can quite explain, but hyped up with plenty of marketing fanfare. Despite its respectable hardware potential, the software never bothered to unlock it. In the end, nothing really works as it could—or as users hoped. Overall? A masterpiece in missed opportunities. Bravo!
Is there anything in your plans that will make NSPanel more useful? Will you finally take into account the various suggestions and proposed changes that have been posted on this forum for months? Lately, users barely write about NSPanel—it’s like talking to a wall, with zero response. I ask because I think I’ll finally give in and switch to alternative and actually useful software, effectively parting ways with the eWeLink platform on NSPanel.
@KwayLi99 NSPanel is a masterclass in how not to do marketing. Truly, an innovative way to disappoint customers on every level! Of course, I might just have ridiculously high expectations and my judgment could be completely off. But hey, I humbly suggest a moment of deep reflection—preferably with a strong cup of coffee.
Yes, I have inquired with the SONOFF product team regarding NSPanel. Currently, development resource limitations prevent us from keeping up with the update frequency of NSPanel Pro for new features. However, we are generally maintaining synchronization for new basic functionalities.
What specific features do you currently need for NSPanel? I can compile this information and forward it to the relevant team. Thank you for your understanding
It seems there’s been a mix-up between NSPanel and NSPanel Pro. While NSPanel Pro is slowly (very slowly) evolving—like a glacier with a sense of ambition—NSPanel (non-pro) has been graced with perhaps two or three tweaks since its grand debut. Was development even a fleeting thought when launching this product? The classic “limited resources” excuse (read: human resources, probably) doesn’t quite cut it, because frankly, it just sounds pitiable.
So what was the plan? From day one, was NSPanel predestined to fade into obscurity? If so, why bother including it in the Sonoff lineup at all? Did someone stumble upon a ready-made design, slap on some branding, and whip up the firmware overnight?
A quick dive into the forum will reveal a treasure trove of posts discussing NSPanel’s (non-pro) features and capabilities—just sift through the older messages. I’ll be showcasing some alternative NSPanel projects to highlight how much potential has been squandered here. And, funnily enough, most of these projects were crafted by hobbyists or tiny groups of enthusiasts. So, let’s be honest—those “limited resources” excuses sound less like a reason and more like satire. I suspect your team understands exactly what I’m getting at.
To be clear, I’m not here waving a pitchfork. Quite the opposite. If I didn’t care about Sonoff products, I’d have long since shrugged this off with pure indifference.