Suggestion for Kincony board for project

[igor_quintal]

Hi team!

I have a smart home running with Home Assistant for quite some time. To automate all the lights, I created a central hub where all lights connect on my breaker panel (as the picture shows). I went with a very simple setup, using a Sonoff Basic flashed with Tasmota for each light switch. It works! But it is not great, and some relays are starting to fail. Also, buying new ones and flashing them with Tasmota is a little bit of a hassle. I wanted something better like a multiple channel relay. And that's when I recently saw KinCony!

It seems perfect to what I need. But there are so many board options available that I'm a little confused of which one to get. I want something that is reliable and safe, to be used in a DIN rail with up to 16 channels. Integration with Home Assistant is a must, but from what I saw, all boards support ESP Home. So what kind of board do you guys recommend? I saw that there were cheaper and more expensive ones, but I did not get the difference between them.

Thanks a lot!

[admin]

you can chose F16 controller. what different between different models , you can use this tool: https://mq.kincony.com/qq/product/product-selector

[cautionking]

I think KinCony could be a great upgrade for your setup, especially if you're looking to replace multiple Sonoff devices with a cleaner centralized solution.

For up to 16 channels, I'd look into their 16-channel relay controllers with ESP32 support. Since you're already using Home Assistant, ESPHome integration should make things much easier than flashing and maintaining individual Sonoff switches.

One thing I'd definitely check before buying is the relay ratings and whether the board supports your lighting loads, especially if you're using LED drivers with high inrush currents. I'd also prioritize Ethernet connectivity over Wi-Fi for a controller installed in a breaker panel.

The price differences may come down to features like Ethernet, input types, relay specifications, and expansion options. I'd compare those rather than just choosing the cheapest board.

Also, make sure the enclosure, wiring, circuit protection, and local electrical requirements are properly handled. Reliability and safety matter more than saving a little money on a setup like this.