Wow this thread has derailed quite a bit.
Anyways…
Brand: none
Model: ESP8285 based
Link to exact product: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005777409596.html
Protocol: WIFI
HA Integration: ESP -Home
In use since: 2022?
Number of this item in use: 1
Positive:
- Easy to flash
- Local
- You can add more things to it
- DIY
- Dirt cheap
- Very small
Negative:
- DIY
- No case
My rating (1-5, 1 being bad, 5 being super): 4.5
Comment: you can solder other components to the board, it’s not easy but it’s doable.
The LED can be desoldered and extended using cables.