Why Sonoff R3 DIY mode sucks!

INFO:
Long-awaited Sonoff R3 DIY mode is even worse than I expected.
Edit: Looks like Sonoff DIY mode 2.0 improves the experience for devices with 3.5 firmware - details on: https://notenoughtech.com/home-automation/is-sonoff-diy-2-0-better?/

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Sonoff Basic R3:
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AliExpress: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/FrAUeiak
GearBest: https://www.gearbest.com/smart-socket-plug/pp_009363914208.html?lkid=64298652
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/314LaMi
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Sonoff Basic R3 RF
Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vKG3nWU7To
AliExpress: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/3SYEuWso
GearBest: https://www.gearbest.com/smart-socket-plug/pp_009450122455.html?wid=1433363&lkid=78042592
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/35rPuIx
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/2rIx7R3
ITEAD Store: http://shrsl.com/1jqlh

Sonoff Basic R3 Zigbee
Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/Gm33bWz7T7
AliExpress: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/s0jIJHWC
ITEAD Store: http://shrsl.com/20p8l

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