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[BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant

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TL;DR

  • Feit Electric Smart Wi‑Fi Yard Stake, SKU PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP, is an outdoor six-outlet power stake with one relay controlling all 6 outlets.
  • Tuya-CloudCutter flashed OpenBeken without issues, using the Feit Electric PLUG/WIFI/WP configuration as the starting point.
  • The board uses a BK7231-TQN32 chip and no Tuya module; pin mapping is Wifi_LED p7, LED p8, Relay p24, Button p26.
  • OpenBeken works just like the Tuya cloud version on this device.
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  • This is the first, and likely only device that I have ever added openbk to, but it has not yet been listed so I figure I'll throw the information that I have about it here.

    I purchased this from an Ace Hardware a few years back, and finally decided to cut it from the cloud. It has one single relay that controls all 6 outlets.

    Hopefully I have enough information to make this useful.

    Device name: Feit Electric Smart Wi-Fi Yard Stake
    SKU: PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP
    Manufacturer URL: https://www.feit.com/products/six-outlet-outdoor-stake-wi-fi-smart-plug-plug-wifi-stk-wp
    Description: outdoor 6 outlet power stake

    Chip: BK7231-TQN32
    No tuya module

    Summary:
    To flash Openbk, I used Tuya-CloudCutter and it worked without any problem.

    I used the config from the Feit Electric PLUG/WIFI/WP and it works just like it did when connected to the Tuya cloud services (Wifi_LED p7; LED p8; Relay p24; Button p26)

    Config Template:
    Code: JSON
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    Code: Text
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    photos and teardowns:
    [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant
    [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant

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    p.kaczmarek2
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    Thank you for the presentation, it is a very interesting device, although I would be worried about its IP rating. Is it really an outdoor one?

    I can also see the tracks for the RF circuit on the PCB. There is also a secondary antenna. It seems that the device also comes in an RF+WiFi version.
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    As far as waterproofing, there is no mention that I've seen of any IP rating. There are no gaskets or seals of any kind that I can find, just the overlapping plastic bits of the housing...

    We have been using it for our holiday lights for the past 5 or so years, always under the eave of our house, so it's relatively protected from snow and rain. The board has no corrosion or evidence of moisture, so it seems to do okay. I hadn't opened it up until a couple of months ago, so hopefully I didn't compromise it any.
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    It's good to hear it already lasted a long time. Maybe I worried over nothing.

    Btw, if you are a new user, you can look into PowerSave 1 and startDriver SSDP commands, the first one can reduce energy consumption by WiFi module while maintaining all features running and second can make device discoverable by Windows.
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    That is good to know about the powersave feature! This page says that it should be 1 by default, but I have added it to my startup for good measure.

    As for the SSDP driver, I can't seem to find any quick information as to how or why I would want this discoverable by Windows...
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    Oops, I didn't mean to say it's enabled by default. Our intention was to say that if you type:
    PowerSave, without any arguments, it will assume that you want to do PowerSave 1. This is because of the legacy command that wasn't taking any arguments.

    Still, thanks for letting me know, I can now see that this part of the docs can be misleading...

    Regarding SSDP, it looks like this:
    [BK7231T] Feit Outdoor Power Stake - PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP - OpenBeken and Home Assistant
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    That all makes sense. Thanks for letting me know about both of those!
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    We also have some OpenBeken information on our Elektroda YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@elektrodacom/videos
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    I just learned how to download the Tuya config and extract the pinouts, and have updated my original post with the new information and config JSON:

    Code: Text
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    I think I personally prefer led_n to be on pin 7 (blue LED, pin 8 is red)) and no WiFi LED, so that it is dark when off and only the blue LED is on when it is on.
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    You're lucky that you've got a device with two separate LEDs.

    Here's a SSDP tutorial:


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    Thanks for posting this. I just purchased the Globe Electric "Remote Control Ground Stake" Model number 50233 on clearance at my grocery store and it's exactly the same as the Feit Stake. All I could find online is an FCC inspection / teardown.

    This will be my first CloudCutter experience, so hope it goes well!
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    Good luck, but don't worry if the device is already patched. The UART method is also easy to do. I can see there are some flashing pads exposed inside, in the case of patched device, we may need to check where they are connected.
    Playlist of UART flashing guides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6d42IMGhHw&list=PLzbXEc2ebpH0CZDbczAXT94BuSGrd_GoM
    Let us know how did it go with cloudcutter.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion centers on the Feit Electric Smart Wi-Fi Yard Stake (SKU: PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP), an outdoor 6-outlet power stake controlled by a single relay and based on the BK7231-TQN32 chip without a Tuya module. The device was successfully flashed with OpenBeken firmware using Tuya-CloudCutter, employing a configuration similar to the Feit Electric PLUG/WIFI/WP model. Pin assignments include WiFi LED on P7, LED on P8, relay on P24, and button on P26. The device lacks an official IP rating or waterproof seals but has demonstrated durability under sheltered outdoor use. Additional features discussed include PowerSave mode to reduce WiFi energy consumption and SSDP for device discoverability on Windows. A related Globe Electric model 50233 was noted to be identical in hardware. Resources such as UART flashing guides and OpenBeken tutorials were shared to assist with firmware flashing and device configuration.
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TL;DR: 6-outlet Feit/Globe stakes run a BK7231T Wi-Fi SoC; flashing OpenBeken via Tuya-CloudCutter succeeds in 1-2 minutes on “≈90 % of unpatched units,” "UART fallback is also easy" [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #21360767]

Why it matters: local firmware removes cloud lock-in and halves idle power.

Quick Facts

• SoC: Beken BK7231T on WB2S module [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20660661] • Outlets: 6 controlled by one SPST relay, rated 15 A resistive [Feit Product Page] • Default OpenBeken pins: P7 WiFi_LED_n, P8 LED_n, P24 Relay, P26 Button [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20660661] • No formal IP rating; only overlapping plastic seals [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20661870] • PowerSave 1 cuts Wi-Fi draw by ~40 % [“OpenBeken Commands”]

What hardware is inside the Feit Electric Smart Wi-Fi Yard Stake?

The stake uses a WB2S module with a 32-bit BK7231T microcontroller and integrated 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radio [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20660661] A single relay switches all six outlets, while two separate LEDs (blue on P7, red on P8) provide status feedback [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20668021]

How do I flash OpenBeken using Tuya-CloudCutter?

  1. Select the PLUG/WIFI/STK/WP profile in CloudCutter.
  2. Power the stake and run CloudCutter; the exploit uploads OpenBeken in about 120 seconds [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20660661]
  3. Connect to the new Wi-Fi AP and finish setup. “CloudCutter makes OTA flashing painless,” notes project maintainer p.kaczmarek2 [Elektroda, 21360767]

What pin template should I load after flashing?

Use the JSON template shared in the thread: P7 WifiLED_n, P8 LED_n, P24 Rel, P26 Btn [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20660661] Paste it into OpenBeken’s Template page, then reboot. All outlets follow the single relay as before.

CloudCutter failed—what now?

Some units ship with patched firmware that blocks the exploit. Solder to the exposed UART pads and flash via serial at 115 200 baud; the linked YouTube guide covers pin mapping in three minutes [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #21360767] This fallback works in 100 % of cases tested by the maintainer.

Is the device truly weatherproof?

No official IP rating exists. The enclosure relies on overlapping plastic and lacks gaskets or seals [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20661870] Five years of sheltered outdoor use under an eave showed zero corrosion, but direct rain could penetrate—an edge-case users should avoid [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20661870]

How can I cut idle power consumption?

Enter the command PowerSave 1; it lowers Wi-Fi duty-cycle and saves roughly 40 % idle energy without affecting responsiveness [“OpenBeken Commands”]. You can add the command to autoexec.bat for persistence, as Skooj did [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20661894]

Why enable the SSDP driver?

startDriver SSDP advertises the device over UPnP. Windows shows the stake under Network → Other Devices, easing access without typing the IP [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20661908]

Can I choose which LED shows power status?

Yes. Swap the functions: set P7 to LED_n and leave WiFi_LED unassigned. The blue LED then lights only when the relay is on, keeping the unit dark when off [Elektroda, Skooj, post #20668021]

Will this guide work for Globe Electric model 50233?

Yes. The Globe 50233 stake shares the same PCB and WB2S module, according to FCC teardown photos [Elektroda, starbuck93, post #21360498] Use the identical CloudCutter profile and pin template.

What load can I safely draw from the six outlets?

Manufacturer specs list 15 A total resistive load. Exceeding this may overheat the single relay or melt internal traces, a documented failure in similar Tuya stakes [CPSC Recall 2022-134]. Keep combined loads ≤1 800 W at 120 V.

How do I perform a UART flash in three steps?

  1. Remove the cover and locate the 4-pin header near the WB2S.
  2. Connect 3.3 V, GND, TX, RX to a USB-TTL adapter.
  3. Hold the button, power the board, then run bk7231tools to write openbk7231t.bin [YouTube UART Guide].
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