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Tuya / SZKOSTON MG-SPQ100 USB-C + USB-A 5v-12v WiFi Smart Switch - BK7231N

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Here's a dinky little thing. A cousin of the 1 and 3 port USB-A type. A Shenzhen Koston Technology Co Ltd (aka SZKOSTON) device.

Black USB Type-C smart adapter with USB ports and side button

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008035710469.html

A type-C + type-A wifi smart USB switch. 1 button to toggle both USB ports on/off and one red LED that flashes when wifi is connecting or in pairing mode (when running Tuya factory firmware). Each USB port is independently controllable from within the app once paired.


Label on packaging for Tuya Smart USB-C WiFi adapter compatible with Alexa and Google Home 2-in-1 smart adapter box with USB ports, compatible with Alexa and Google Home Back of blue packaging with recycling instructions and Made in China label White box labeled 2 in 1 with smart logo and sticker with QR code and Chinese text Box with tech specs for a Zigbee or WiFi device with USB and power info White box labeled CH129-NT with gray-wrapped item inside on blue surface Label with MG-SPQ100-B-USB-WiFi marking on a blue box

Opening is very easy. No glue. Shell is fixed to the flat base with clips only.

Black WiFi adapter with USB port and technical labels on top Black USB plug or adapter lying on a blue surface Black USB charger with hidden camera lens on blue surface Black charger with USB-C and USB-A ports on a blue background Disassembled Wi-Fi adapter with exposed USB port and circuit board. Circuit board with USB ports and electronic components Disassembled USB identification card reader on a blue surface Close-up of a blue PCB with dual USB-A ports and surface-mounted components Close-up of a PCB with two USB ports and labeled electronic components. Electronic module with BK7231N chip and USB-C and USB-A connectors PCB with BK7231N chip and USB-A and USB-C connectors on blue background Close-up of adapter with USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports on a blue mat Close-up of a blue PCB with USB ports and surface-mounted electronic components PCB with USB ports and labeling including the date 2034-06-15

Flash dumped with Easy Flasher holding sewing needles connected to USB-TTL adaptor.

Close-up of a PCB with electronic components and tweezers touching solder pads

boot log from TX2 - taken direct from pin on IC

PCB with BK7231N chip, labeled TX1, RX1, TX2 pins and reference pinout diagram

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Easy Flasher config extraction

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But with that extraction only, the LED behaviour is flashing when connecting to wifi then solid red when connected. This does not match the factory behaviour.

Inspiration taken from this post: https://www.elektroda.com/rtvforum/topic4062580.html#21139966 this autoexec will, after wifi is connected, turn on the LED if either or both of the relays are toggled closed (USB port on). If both are open (off) the LED is off.

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and the OpenBeken template
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OpenBK7231N control panel with device status, USB ports and configuration buttons

in Home Assistant this looks like:

Device settings panel for obk1EEBC835 with USB ports and visibility options enabled

I don't seem to be able to find a way to stop helper channel 10 being published, though I'm sure I've seen that discussed.

Added after 9 [minutes]:

Forgot to add that I paired it with Tuya:

Mobile app screen showing option to add MG-WiFi Plug device MG-WiFi Plug app screen with two switches and a power icon App screen showing empty Schedule tab with Add Schedule button App settings screen with Relay Status option set to Remember last status Device update screen showing No updates available message MG-WiFi Plug app screen showing two switches labeled Switch 1 and Switch 2

Tuya firmware backup https://github.com/openshwprojects/FlashDumps/commit/bb38d2d1b41e0db0be69952d9aeae0551e42e60b

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p.kaczmarek2 15 Nov 2025 13:34

It could be a good candidate for WS2812 controller, especially with USB, but it looks like P16 is sadly not routed out... [Read more]

FAQ

TL;DR: Tuya/SZKOSTON MG-SPQ100 is a 5–12 V, 2‑channel USB-C + USB-A Wi‑Fi smart switch; “Opening is very easy.” Each port is independently controllable. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps makers flash, template, and integrate the MG-SPQ100 (BK7231N/CBU) while preserving factory‑like behavior.

Quick Facts

What exactly is the SZKOSTON MG-SPQ100?

It’s a compact Wi‑Fi smart USB power switch with one USB‑C and one USB‑A port. It runs Tuya firmware on a BK7231N (CBU) module and exposes two independent channels. The enclosure opens with clips, no glue. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

Can I control the USB‑C and USB‑A ports independently?

Yes. After pairing with Tuya, each port appears as its own controllable channel. The physical button toggles both ports together, but app control is per‑port. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

How do I open the case without damage?

The shell snaps to a flat base using clips only. Pry along the seam to release the clips; no adhesive is present. “Opening is very easy.” [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

What pins do I need for relays, LED, and the button?

Relay1 is on P14, Relay2 on P15, the pair/toggle‑all button on P22, and the Wi‑Fi LED (active‑low) on P28. These map cleanly into an OpenBeken template. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

What firmware ships on the device, and when was it built?

It ships with Tuya OEM firmware for BK7231N. The boot log shows firmware compiled on June 13, 2023, with Tuya SDK details. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

How can I back up the Tuya firmware safely?

Use Easy Flasher with a USB‑TTL adapter. Make temporary contacts to UART pads (sewing‑needle method), then dump the flash. A backup and commit link are provided. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

Where does the Tuya configuration block start in flash?

The Tuya configuration begins at offset 2,023,424 bytes. Note this statistic if scripting your dump or parser. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

How do I replicate factory‑like LED behavior on OpenBeken?

Use the provided autoexec: LED acts as Wi‑Fi status until connected, then follows helper Channel 10 = (CH1 OR CH2). When either port is ON, the LED turns ON. When both are OFF, the LED turns OFF. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

Can I hide helper Channel 10 from Home Assistant?

You can hide CH10 from the web GUI with setChannelVisible, but the author couldn’t stop CH10 publishing to HA at that time. Edge case: CH10 may still appear in MQTT. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

Does it integrate with Home Assistant?

Yes. With OpenBeken or Tuya integration, you get two switch entities. The post shows HA cards with USB‑C and USB‑A labeled and working. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

Is the MG-SPQ100 suitable as a WS2812 LED controller?

A contributor notes it could be, especially with USB power, but P16 (often used for WS2812) is not routed out on this board. That limits LED options. [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #21752016]

What is Tuya in this context?

Tuya is the factory IoT platform and app used here. The device pairs with Tuya, exposes two channels, and uses Tuya’s BK7231N firmware. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

What is OpenBeken?

OpenBeken is an open firmware used here to template pins, define autoexec logic, and integrate with Home Assistant, replacing Tuya while keeping features. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

How do I flash or extract with Easy Flasher (3 steps)?

  1. Open the clip‑fit case and expose the PCB.
  2. Connect USB‑TTL to UART pads using sewing needles as pogo pins.
  3. Use Easy Flasher to dump flash and extract Tuya config. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

What voltage does the unit accept, and what’s the practical use?

It’s presented as a 5–12 V smart USB switch. Use it to power‑cycle USB‑powered gadgets or hubs, with per‑port control via app or firmware. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]

Any known quirks from logs or testing?

Logs show OPRT_INVALID_PARM during init, later proceeding normally. BLE advertising restarts appear, but device operates with free_mem_size about 56 KB available. [Elektroda, divadiow, post #21751678]
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