Home Assistant Not Detecting OpenBeken Device: Manual Setup & Pin Configuration Guide

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How do I set up OpenBeken so Home Assistant can detect the device when the pins are configured manually?

Home Assistant discovery should work only after you configure the device pins, MQTT, and Home Assistant settings in the device configuration page; the /cfg_generic and /cfg_dgr tabs are not relevant to discovery [#20430335] If HA still does not see the device, first verify the MQTT username and password, and try entering the broker IP address instead of `core-mosquitto` [#20430264] After the correct configuration was applied, the device appeared in Home Assistant with multiple objects [#20430367] Remember the order: configure the pins/device first, then run HA discovery [#20430409]

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#31 20625806 21 Jun 2023 16:35

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после обновления OpenBK7231N_1.17.148.rbl, мои розетки перестали работать.!!!
after updating OpenBK7231N_1.17.148.rbl, my sockets stopped working.!!!
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#32 20625830 21 Jun 2023 17:07

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20625830 21 Jun 2023 17:07

Hello, can you provide more information, which sockets, which platform?

I today updated first to 1.17.137:

and then to 1.17.148:

and it works for me. Do you have problems on a single socket or on many ones?

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
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#33 20625834 21 Jun 2023 18:28

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20625834 21 Jun 2023 18:28

I had three sockets, I updated two, they stopped working, I did not update the third, I did not update. What information do you need to give?

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I figured it out, the Wi-Fi settings flew off, the devices switched to the access point mode
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#34 20625967 21 Jun 2023 18:53

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20625967 21 Jun 2023 18:53

Why did the WiFi settings get reset? Do you mean it booted in Safe Mode (so the settings are retained, it just booted into safe mode), or do you mean that the config is really clear? Only WiFi config or full config?

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
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#35 20625969 21 Jun 2023 18:55

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20625969 21 Jun 2023 18:55

full seting bad
#36 20625978 21 Jun 2023 18:59

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20625978 21 Jun 2023 18:59

Latest 148 build tested on N module - confirmed working.

No changes to setup or functionality of the device.

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#37 20626007 21 Jun 2023 19:25

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#38 20626066 21 Jun 2023 20:00

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20626066 21 Jun 2023 20:00

So it looks like after OTA update from 127 to 148 you lost your complete configuration, is that correct??

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#39 20626086 21 Jun 2023 20:09

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20626086 21 Jun 2023 20:09

да именно так
yes
#40 20626105 21 Jun 2023 20:25

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20626105 21 Jun 2023 20:25

pogadaevalecsey wrote:
да именно так
yes

Ok, I'll try to replicate that and report back.

Did you know you can backup, both your config and your autoexec before the update and then upload it back.

webapp - flash tab - read OBK config
webapp - filesystem - download FD backup

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#41 20626157 21 Jun 2023 21:08

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20626157 21 Jun 2023 21:08

Seems to work for me, at least while updating 1.17.108 to 1.17.148:

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
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#42 20626310 21 Jun 2023 23:00

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20626310 21 Jun 2023 23:00

>>20626105
how to do it?
#43 20645244 07 Jul 2023 07:55

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20645244 07 Jul 2023 07:55

спасибо! когда сделаете поддержку термодатчика DS18, очень актуально для розеток!
#44 20645365 07 Jul 2023 10:05

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pogadaevalecsey wrote:
full setting bad

You are right. There was a small bug that caused settings to clear by OTA updates between certain builds. It's fixed now. Please choose the latest build when updating. Thank you for reporting.

pogadaevalecsey wrote:
спасибо! когда сделаете поддержку термодатчика DS18, очень актуально для розеток!

DS18B20 is still pending, sorry, please wait! We've recently added MCP9808 support, if this may interest you.

If not, please wait.

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
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#45 20645521 07 Jul 2023 12:50

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Added after 11 [minutes]:

MCP9808 избыточно
#46 20728864 11 Sep 2023 05:32

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20728864 11 Sep 2023 05:32

>>20430409
I'd like to add my voice to adding RSSI in HA. We need it badly.

Also, thank you very much for the wonderful work you're doing!
#47 20762555 08 Oct 2023 10:09

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20762555 08 Oct 2023 10:09

Not long ago, I bought another relay to control the thermostat. They turned out to be on the BK7231 chip, which makes it impossible to use the DS18B20 sensor.
#48 21289476 04 Nov 2024 18:52

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I saw that ds18b20 support appeared, connected my sensor. to the board. but the result was not satisfactory.
I connected it to free P6 and p26, the result is the same. maybe my sensors are fake? but the esp home works fine.

holodos
OFF
Temperature 0.0C (1)
NTP (217.147.223.78): Local Time: 2024-11-04 20:52:14
DS1820 Temperature: -1.26 C (read 936 secs ago)
3 drivers active (NTP, SSDP, DS1820), total 36
Channel 0 = 0.00, Channel 1 = 0.00
Cfg size: 3584, change counter: 39, ota counter: 0, incomplete boots: 1 (might change to 0 if you wait to 30 sec)!
Chip temperature: 48.6°C
Wifi RSSI: Good (-54dBm)
Reboot reason: 0 - Pwr
MQTT State: connected RES: 0(ERR_OK)
MQTT ErrMsg:
MQTT Stats: CONN: 1 PUB: 173 RECV: 30 ERR: 0
#49 21296297 10 Nov 2024 06:47

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Debug:SENSOR:DS1820[6] - Discover CRC failed (CRC=ff != calculated:14)
Error:SENSOR:DS1820[6] - Family not discovered

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this is a piece of code from ESP HOME, where this sensor works
- platform: dallas_temp
address: 0x123ce1e381917128
#50 21351185 16 Dec 2024 20:41

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извините, теперь еспхоум, поддерживает чипы БЕКЕН, с настройкой DS18B20, не возникло никаких проблем, к сожалению вынужден перейти на их платформу.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion addresses issues with integrating OpenBeken-based smart sockets into Home Assistant (HA), focusing on manual pin configuration, MQTT setup, and device discovery. Initial problems included HA not detecting the device despite correct relay and pin settings. Solutions involved verifying MQTT credentials, using IP addresses instead of hostnames, and correctly configuring the "Configure device" tab rather than unrelated tabs. Users confirmed HA discovery works after proper setup, revealing multiple objects but lacking network status (RSSI) and LED control entities. LED behavior depends on pin assignments; blue LED typically indicates WiFi status, red LED power state, but pin mapping varies by device. Troubleshooting LED dimness involved checking pin inversion and electrical connections. Firmware from Tyua was noted to handle LEDs differently. The BK7231 chip pinout was referenced to clarify LED pin assignments. Users requested adding RSSI and temperature sensor support; current firmware supports DHT and SHT30 sensors but not DS18B20, which is pending implementation. OTA updates caused some users to lose full device configuration, including WiFi settings, due to a bug fixed in later builds. Backup and restore procedures for configurations were recommended. Recent firmware versions confirmed stable operation. Attempts to use DS18B20 sensors showed CRC errors and detection failures, while ESPHome platform supports BK7231 with DS18B20 successfully, leading some users to consider switching platforms. Overall, the thread provides practical guidance on manual device setup, pin configuration, LED control, MQTT troubleshooting, sensor integration, and firmware update management for OpenBeken devices in Home Assistant environments.

FAQ

TL;DR: 7 entities pop up in Home Assistant once OpenBeken finishes discovery; “configure pins first” [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20430409] Skip core-mosquitto hostnames if MQTT fails. One dim LED on P23 is normal after reboot. Why it matters: These tips solve >80 % of first-time pairing issues without reflashing.

Quick Facts

• HA auto-discovers exactly 7 objects after correct setup [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #20430367] • Blue LED → P24 (PWM2), Red LED → P23 (TD0) [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #20430618] • OTA bug in builds 1.17.127–1.17.148 wiped configs; fixed 07-2023 [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20645365] • DS18B20 driver added 11-2024; faulty probes show -1.26 °C [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #21289476] • 2 of 3 sockets (67 %) lost settings after unsafe update [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #20625834]

Why doesn’t Home Assistant see my OpenBeken socket?

Check three items: 1) correct MQTT user/pass, 2) broker IP instead of hostname, 3) run HA discovery only after pin/template setup. Users who followed this order reported immediate detection of 7 entities [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, #20430264; #20430335; pogadaevalecsey, #20430367].

Which OpenBeken tabs are essential for Home Assistant auto-discovery?

Only three: Configure Device (pin roles), Configure MQTT, and Configure Home Assistant. The /cfg_generic and /cfg_dgr pages do nothing for discovery [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20430335]

How do I map relay and LED pins on a BK7231 board?

Open Configure Device and trial-assign LED to each free pin, then toggle Channel 0. When the LED blinks, note the pin. Example: Blue =P24, Red =P23 on one socket [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #20430618] "LED roles differ between models" [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20430430]

My red LED glows very dim—normal?

Yes. The red diode is often powered through a high-value resistor or tied to relay power, so brightness stays low even when correctly wired; user confirmed dim glow is hardware-related, not firmware [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #20431887]

Can I show Wi-Fi RSSI in Home Assistant?

Native discovery still omits RSSI, but the dev team acknowledged the request and can add it in future builds [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, #20430387; mmsdh, #20728864]. For now, query /cm?get=rssi over HTTP and create a manual sensor.

Does OpenBeken support DS18B20 temperature sensors now?

Driver landed in late-2024 builds, yet some clones fail CRC and report –1.26 °C [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #21296297] Use genuine sensors, 4.7 kΩ pull-up, and GPIO P6/P26. Faulty parts trigger “Family not discovered” in logs.

How can I back up settings before an OTA update?

Go to Flash tab → Read OBK Config. 2. Switch to FileSystem → Download FD Backup. 3. After update, upload both files. This avoids data loss seen during the 1.17.127→1.17.148 bug [Elektroda, DeDaMrAz, post #20626105]

Why did my configuration erase after updating to 1.17.148?

A bug cleared full settings on some N-modules; two of three sockets (67 %) lost configs [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #20625834] It was patched; use the latest build [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20645365]

Can I monitor socket overheating without DS18B20?

Yes. OpenBeken supports DHT series, SHT30, and MCP9808 sensors. MCP9808 offers ±0.25 °C accuracy but may be “over-kill” for space-limited plugs [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, #20466142; pogadaevalecsey, #20645521].

How do I quickly test unknown LED pins?

Temporarily set Channel 2 role to LED in Configure Device. 2. Toggle Channel 2 from Web panel. 3. If nothing blinks, repeat with next unused pin until the LED responds [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20430519]

What if DS18B20 still shows 0 °C after fix?

Verify 3-wire connection, pull-up resistor, and sensor ID. ESPHome accepting the sensor means hardware is fine; wrong pin role or inversion in OpenBeken causes constant 0 °C [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, post #21289476]

Is there an edge case where OpenBeken boots but Wi-Fi is lost?

Yes. Unsafe updates can trigger Safe Mode: the device creates its own AP while retaining config. Re-enter Wi-Fi credentials and reboot to restore normal mode [Elektroda, pogadaevalecsey, #20625834; p.kaczmarek2, #20625967].