{"id":108312,"date":"2025-02-28T07:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T07:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/?p=108312"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:42:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:42:25","slug":"meet-xiao-6-channel-wi-fi-5v-dc-relay-for-home-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/28\/meet-xiao-6-channel-wi-fi-5v-dc-relay-for-home-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi DC Relay and A Complete Guide to DC AC Relay Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"108312\" class=\"elementor elementor-108312\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4ea05 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d4ea05\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7d245 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a7d245\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1688e\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">&#8220;I&#8217;m looking for a Wi-Fi relay that works with Home Assistant and runs on 12V.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p><span data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">&#8220;I prefer local control only.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p><span data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">&#8220;There are so many relays on Aliexpress and Amazon, but which ones work with HA?&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p><span data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">&#8220;I need multiple channels&#8230;&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e3a40b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e3a40b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb16f59\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">These voices from the Home Assistant community reflect a common challenge: finding a reliable Wi-Fi relay that integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant. Today, we&#8217;re excited to introduce our new Seeed Studio XIAO Gadget: the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay-p-6373.html\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\" data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi 5V DC Relay<\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83e5139 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83e5139\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb175f9\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"-apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Source Han Sans SC&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans CJK SC&quot;, &quot;WenQuanYi Micro Hei&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI \">Note: Seeed Studio <\/span><span data-font-family=\"default\">XIAO Gadgets are a series of encased, plug-and-play devices designed for specific applications, powered by Seeed Studio XIAO Development Boards and XIAO Add-ons (including sensors, connectivity modules, and actuators). Each XIAO Gadget comes with a protective enclosure and pre-loaded firmware to support its dedicated application right out of the box. Explore more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/xiao-series-page\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">www.seeedstudio.com\/xiao<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b735c45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b735c45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb18c8d\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/XIAO-6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay1-1-1030x773.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-108351\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/XIAO-6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay1-1-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/XIAO-6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/XIAO-6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/XIAO-6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay1-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/XIAO-6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/XIAO-6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay1-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e2b56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d3e2b56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb19374\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f412782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f412782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb19e32\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introducing XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi 5V DC Relay\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a05270f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a05270f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1a57c\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">Powered by the advanced <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Seeed-Studio-XIAO-ESP32C6-p-5884.html\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\" data-font-family=\"default\">XIAO ESP32-C6<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span data-font-family=\"default\">, this innovative device features six independently controlled relay channels for managing up to six DC devices simultaneously, with each channel handling up to 10A. Thanks to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seeed-projects.github.io\/6-Channel_Relay_based_on_XIAO_ESP32C6\/\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">pre-installed <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\" data-font-family=\"default\">ESPHome<\/span><\/strong><span data-font-family=\"default\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"> firmware<\/span><\/strong>, it integrates seamlessly with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\/\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Home Assistant<\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\">, while supporting Wi-Fi, BLE 5.0, Zigbee, and Thread connectivity. Two reseved Grove interface ports allow for easy expansion with additional Grove sensors and actuators, and full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/en\/software\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\" data-font-family=\"default\">Arduino IDE <\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\">support makes it perfect for both beginners and experienced makers. Whether you&#8217;re controlling LED strips, motors, or sensors, this relay module offers a professional-grade solution for bringing sophisticated automation to your living space.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3faf7c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3faf7c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1ac2e\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">The XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi 5V DC Relay is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay-p-6373.html\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\" data-font-family=\"default\">now available for orders on our official Bazaar store at <strong>$19.90<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\">, with upcoming launches on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/3E426849-1198-4581-A850-198D1B8D3EE7?store_ref=storeRecs_sa__x&amp;amp=&amp;ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_stores-v2-t2_k0_11_6_1_1&amp;crid=2VUK06ET36ZIU&amp;amp=&amp;sprefix=seeed+&amp;amp=&amp;redirect_store_id=3E426849-1198-4581-A850-198D1B8D3EE7\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\" data-font-family=\"default\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seeedstudio.aliexpress.com\/store\/1103744247\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\" data-font-family=\"default\">AliExpress<\/span><\/a><span data-font-family=\"default\">. Take your Home Assistant automation to the next level! <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67fe2c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"67fe2c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1bcd8\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-108361\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 1020w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-32x23.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d682f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d682f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1c3b5\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-font-family=\"default\">As we discuss DC relays extensively, you may be familiar with AC relays as another major category. This brings us to a fundamental question that many beginners often ask:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e09153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e09153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1ca15\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AC Relay vs. DC Relay: What's the Difference?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbab75b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbab75b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1d0e1\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<div><div>Understanding AC Relays are used to control household appliances running on alternating current (AC power). The typical applications include:<\/div><div><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Home appliances (washing machines, air conditioners)<\/li><li>Lighting systems connected to mains power<\/li><li>Electric water heaters<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Voltage Range<\/strong>: Usually 110V-240V AC<\/li><li><strong>Safety Considerations<\/strong>: Requires professional installation due to high voltage<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43bc70b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43bc70b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1d7ad\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<div><div>Meanwhile, the DC Relays are for controling devices running on direct current (DC power). The typical applications include:<\/div><div><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>LED strips<\/li><li>Security cameras<\/li><li>Low-voltage motors<\/li><li>Sensors and Arduino projects<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Voltage Range<\/strong>: Usually 3V-30V DC<\/li><li><strong>Safety Considerations<\/strong>: Safer to work with due to lower voltage<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2815cb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2815cb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1e6f7\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a4266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5a4266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1edbe\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-font-family=\"default\">\uff08<\/span><span data-font-family=\"default\">Credit\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.power-sonic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AC-vs-DC.png\">https:\/\/www.power-sonic.com<\/a><\/span><span data-font-family=\"default\">\uff09<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd82b96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd82b96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1f4af\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<div><div><strong>How to Choose Between AC and DC Relays?<\/strong><\/div><div>Ask yourself these questions:<\/div><div><strong>1.What are you controlling?<\/strong><\/div><div>a.Household appliances \u2192 AC Relay<\/div><div>b.LED strips or electronics \u2192 DC Relay<\/div><div><strong>2.What&#8217;s your power source?<\/strong><\/div><div>a.Wall outlet \u2192 AC Relay<\/div><div>b.Battery or power adapter \u2192 DC Relay<\/div><div><strong>3.What&#8217;s your comfort level with electrical work?<\/strong><\/div><div>a.Limited experience \u2192 DC Relay (safer)<\/div><div>b.Professional installation available \u2192 AC Relay<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3bdd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f3bdd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb1fb27\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Available Relay Solutions from Seeed Studio XIAO Ecosystem\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18fb9e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18fb9e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb201e9\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<div><div>By now we have 3 relay solutions from our Seeed Studio XIAO Ecosystem: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Relay-add-on-module-for-XIAO-p-6310.html\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>1-Channel Relay Add-On Module for XIAO<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Dual-Smart-Relay-Module-for-XIAO-p-6309.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">XIAO 2-Channel Wi-Fi AC Relay<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/6-Channel-Wi-Fi-5V-DC-Relay-p-6373.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi DC Relay<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0Let&#8217;s go deeper to explore what are their difference and how you can select you best fit for your unique applications.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ae6d8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ae6d8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb212cc\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Group-2-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-108366\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Group-2-1.png 780w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Group-2-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Group-2-1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Group-2-1-32x17.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a171b elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-tablepress\" data-id=\"39a171b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-tablepress.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb23b63\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" 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class=\"column-1\">Product Category<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">XIAO Add-on<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">XIAO Gadget<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">XIAO Gadget<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Controller<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Not include, but it's compatible with all Seeed Studio XIAO (Pre-Soldered) Boards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">XIAO ESP32C3<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Seeed-XIAO-ESP32C3-p-5431.html\" target=\"_blank\">XIAO ESP32C3<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">XIAO ESP32C6<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Seeed-Studio-XIAO-ESP32C6-p-5884.html\" target=\"_blank\">XIAO ESP32C6<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Channels<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Withstand Voltage<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">250V AC <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">100-240V AC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0~30V DC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maximum Load<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Connectivity<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Depends on the microcontroller<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WiFi<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">WiFi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Home Assistant Compatibility<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Depends on the microcontroller<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, via ESPHome Firmware<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes, via ESPHome Firmware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Grove Interfaces for Expansion<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\/<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\/<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2 (I2C\/UART\/DIgital\/Analog)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Application<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Simple home automation, AC device control, and maintenance or debugging scenarios<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Control AC-powered devices like lights, air conditioners, and other household appliances.<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Control multiple DC-powered devices at once (e.g., LED lights, motors, sensors, etc.).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Enclosure<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\/<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3D Printed PLA Enclosure (White)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3D Printed PLA Enclosure (Black)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Price (MSRP)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$3.9<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$19.9<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$19.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-8 from cache --><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6883073 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6883073\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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For beginners or small-scale projects controlling a single device, the cost-effective Relay Add-On Module for Seeed Studio XIAO provides excellent value. Those looking to automate household AC appliances like air conditioners, lights, or fans should consider the XIAO 2-Channel Wi-Fi AC Relay, which handles both 110V and 220V systems safely. For more complex setups involving multiple DC devices such as LED strips, motors, or sensors, the XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi DC Relay offers comprehensive control over 5V, 12V, and 24V circuits. Both Wi-Fi-enabled models \u2013 the 2-Channel AC and 6-Channel DC \u2013 come pre-flashed with ESPHome firmware, ensuring smooth integration with Home Assistant for seamless smart home control.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dcd029 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dcd029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69d067bb24924\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<div><div>Are you ready to upgrade your automation setup? <strong>Order the right relay now and bring seamless automation to your smart home!<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, we&#8217;ll explore the key features of our latest addition to the Seeed Studio XIAO Gadgets: XIAO 6-Channel Wi-Fi 5V DC Relay. 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