Questions about KinCony F16

[yazeed]

Hi KinCony,

I want to buy the KinCony F16 16-Channel ESP32-S3 Removable Relay Controller for my car (offroad)
https://shop.kincony.com/products/kincon...1712290981

I have watched all the videos by KinCony  engineer on YouTube, but I would like direct confirmation from you on the following questions:

- Does the F16 work with DC lights and DC devices? What is the max amps or watts per channel in DC?

- How much current can each channel handle on 12V DC continuously?

- Is there Home Assistant integration, and can I connect the F16 to Home Assistant via WiFi?

- Can the F16 tolerate heat of 60-70°C inside the vehicle?

- The F16 needs 12V DC power. Can I connect it directly to my vehicle's 12V battery, or does it need an external Buck Converter / TVS Diode for protection against car voltage spikes (alternator load dump up to 100V)? If protection is needed, what product do you recommend for vehicle installation?

- Can I connect an external switch to an input so it triggers the relay directly, without waiting for Home Assistant?

- Have any customers used the F16 in cars or vans before?

Thanks,
Yazeed

[admin]

- Does the F16 work with DC lights and DC devices? What is the max amps or watts per channel in DC?

DC load is OK. max use by 16A.

- How much current can each channel handle on 12V DC continuously?

16A.

- Is there Home Assistant integration, and can I connect the F16 to Home Assistant via WiFi?

download KCS v3 firmware, enable home assistant mqtt auto discovery.

- Can the F16 tolerate heat of 60-70°C inside the vehicle?

it's OK.

- The F16 needs 12V DC power. Can I connect it directly to my vehicle's 12V battery, or does it need an external Buck Converter / TVS Diode for protection against car voltage spikes (alternator load dump up to 100V)? If protection is needed, what product do you recommend for vehicle installation?

you can connect to 12V battery directly.

- Can I connect an external switch to an input so it triggers the relay directly, without waiting for Home Assistant?

connect switch button to digital input ports, set by IFTTT, it work locally without home assistant.

- Have any customers used the F16 in cars or vans before?

you can see this customer video case:
Real Customer Project: Smart motorhome/RV Conversion with KinCony: https://youtu.be/vqdhAHLexv0