the pins are configured, the socket config is written manually in XA, if the manual is detailed on setting up?

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Description: the pins are configured, the socket config is written manually in XA, if the manual is detailed on setting up?

BK7231 datasheet, pinout, programming, specification, wiki (BK7231T, BK7231N) TDO is P23, if that's what you mean. What kind of WiFi module you got there? CB2S? WB2S? Dodano po 26 :

I will, don't worry, I have it on my TODO list. In a meantime, please consider posting some more device teardowns/reviews on our forums.

Hello, how may I help you with OpenBeken firmware? Can you correct the topic title? What is your pins configuration?

hello, I have configured the pins the relay is working, my problem is that the homeassistant does not see the device, maybe I have not configured everything

Well, maybe first check if your password and username are correct. Then maybe try using IP instead of core-mosquitto (so enter 192.168.0.100 or anything like that)

I'm sure the username and password are correct. on the /cfg_generic, /cfg_dgr tab, what flags do I need to set?

The tabs you have mentioned have nothing to do with Home Assistant discovery. The only relevant tabs are Configure device (pins, configure MQTT, and configure HA. Have you followed the tutorial?

thank you friend! now my HA sees the device, there are 7 objects, but among them I do not see the network status, the ability to turn on and off the LEDs on the device

What is your pins configuration of the device? I am not sure if we have network status (RSSI) in Discovery, but we can add it if you want

RSSI - okay, we can add it, you are correct. Power state - are you 100% sure? We just tested it on video, look: So you don't get that on HA? Remember that you must first configure pins/device, then do HA discovery.

I meant on the device itself, there are two LEDs, red and blue.

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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#1 20430053 09 Feb 2023 07:02

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the pins are configured, the socket config is written manually in XA, if the manual is detailed on setting up?

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#2 20430182 09 Feb 2023 09:26

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Hello, how may I help you with OpenBeken firmware?
Can you correct the topic title?
What is your pins configuration?

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p.kaczmarek2 wrote:

hello, I have configured the pins the relay is working, my problem is that the homeassistant does not see the device, maybe I have not configured everything
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20430264 09 Feb 2023 10:23

Well, maybe first check if your password and username are correct. Then maybe try using IP instead of core-mosquitto (so enter 192.168.0.100 or anything like that)

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I'm sure the username and password are correct. on the /cfg_generic, /cfg_dgr tab, what flags do I need to set?
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20430335 09 Feb 2023 11:02

The tabs you have mentioned have nothing to do with Home Assistant discovery.

The only relevant tabs are Configure device (pins, configure MQTT, and configure HA.

Have you followed the tutorial?

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thank you friend! now my HA sees the device, there are 7 objects, but among them I do not see the network status, the ability to turn on and off the LEDs on the device
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20430387 09 Feb 2023 11:31

What is your pins configuration of the device?

I am not sure if we have network status (RSSI) in Discovery, but we can add it if you want

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#9 20430395 09 Feb 2023 11:36

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yes
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20430409 09 Feb 2023 11:42

RSSI - okay, we can add it, you are correct.

Power state - are you 100% sure? We just tested it on video, look:

So you don't get that on HA?

Remember that you must first configure pins/device, then do HA discovery.

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I meant on the device itself, there are two LEDs, red and blue.
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20430430 09 Feb 2023 11:49

Leds are configurable by user. Usually, one LED is for power state (relay state) and second for WiFi state. Do you have them configured? What is your pins configuration/template? What is not working?

Pin roles are different between devices and not all devices have two leds. There are also devices with single LED, etc.

Example, here is part of my config:

I have only WiFi LED. The power led is connected to relay electrically.

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#13 20430494 09 Feb 2023 12:37

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20430494 09 Feb 2023 12:37

network status, blue LED found, red not yet. ((, the ON switch did not display only sensors

socket as in the photo pins in the table
#14 20430519 09 Feb 2023 12:54

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20430519 09 Feb 2023 12:54

Well, you have two options:
1. open device case and check with multimeter where red LED is connected
2. check in configuration each pin one by one (you can, for the time of testing, set LED channel to 2 and manually toggle channel 2 from www panel and check if it blinks, if not, set LED to another pin, etc, etc, try several times)

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strangely, I tried both on a straight line and in inversion, later I will try to call with a multimeter

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I disassembled the socket, it turns out the red LED is glowing but very dimly, turned off all pins, rebooted the device, the red LED works the same way
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pogadaevalecsey wrote:

This is okay, toggling channel 0 should toggle LED if it's connected to one of the pins.

Or maybe is it NOT connected?

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The blue LED is connected to output #24 PWM2, the red one is connected to pin #17 TD0 flash SO

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on the firmware from tyua, it worked properly
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pogadaevalecsey wrote:
The blue LED is connected to output #24 PWM2, the red one is connected to pin #17 TD0 flash SO

If you already know the pins for LEDs, then do they work correctly when configured? Or what is the problem exactly?

Maybe you want to use LED_n instead of LED?

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№ 24 PWM2 --- 8
№ 17 TD0 flash SO ------ ??
What's the number? and why does it glow like a pwm?
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20430806 09 Feb 2023 16:16

BK7231 datasheet, pinout, programming, specification, wiki (BK7231T, BK7231N)

TDO is P23, if that's what you mean.

What kind of WiFi module you got there? CB2S? WB2S?

Dodano po 26 [sekundy]:

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thanks! figured it out! pin 23 inversion. but the LED lights up very dimly, almost invisible. what can influence?
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You can add a temperature sensor to this device to monitor the overheating of the device? And we were talking about the status (RSSI) did you not implement its output?
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Yes, temperature sensor can be added
[BK7231T/WBLC5] How to attach SHT30 sensor to smart Tuya LED?

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ds18d20 no suport (((
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Not yet, but we have DHT series support and SHT30, why would you need DS18B20? We also have TM1637:

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не всегда нужно столько параметров, ну датчиков DS у меня много, и задача в том, чтобы мерять перегрев розетки, при долгих нагрузках, габариты датчика много меньше.
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please make a support ds18d20
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I will, don't worry, I have it on my TODO list.

In a meantime, please consider posting some more device teardowns/reviews on our forums.

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I was also surprised the DS18B20 is not supported. I was so sure it was I already soldered it and then tried to set up the pin I hope it will be supported soon if it's not too much trouble.
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Я тоже жду с нетерпением! Очень долго.
I'm looking forward to it too! For a very long time.
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✨ 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.
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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].

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