Hi everyone, I was stupid enough to flash kickstart-bk7231n on these temperature and humidity sensors instead of OpenBK7231. I would need help in writing YAML code in HomeAssistant to make this work again. It will be powered by 3.3v from the PC motherboard, so power consumption is not an issue....

I'm sorry for your loss, but don't worry, you can still recover with files from here:

Did you flash via serial connection? If so, just reconnect the serial bus to the programmer and reflash the latest OpenBeken firmware.

I have never used cloudcutter as I never found a device that it worked with once Tuya closed the loopholes in the firmware. Could you not use cloudcutter to reflash again or is it a one-time process? The simple and easy option is to flash by serial with a cheap USB to serial converter, but if you do not have one, then you will need to hope someone else can help you with the YAML or how you could get it working.Sorry, I could not help you out.

I also flashed the kickstart-bk7231n to a mini smart switch with tuya-cloudcutter OTA.I can see the device in my router, which means the switch is online. Now I have tried to flash the correct file to the switch, but I cannot put the switch in AP mode anymore. So the switch is not accessible anymore.How can I push the switch in AP mode again because pushing the internal and external switches gives no reaction.

How to Update from Kickstart to OpenBK7231N on Temp/Humidity Sensors for HomeAssistant

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#1 20946916 05 Feb 2024 21:05

vnani vnani

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20946916 05 Feb 2024 21:05

Hi everyone, I was stupid enough to flash kickstart-bk7231n on these temperature and humidity sensors instead of OpenBK7231.
I would need help in writing YAML code in HomeAssistant to make this work again.

It will be powered by 3.3v from the PC motherboard, so power consumption is not an issue.
Thanks.

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#2 20946958 05 Feb 2024 21:26

sirhcsat sirhcsat

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20946958 05 Feb 2024 21:26

Did you flash via serial connection? If so, just reconnect the serial bus to the programmer and reflash the latest OpenBeken firmware.
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#3 20946960 05 Feb 2024 21:27

vnani vnani

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20946960 05 Feb 2024 21:27

Nop, I used OTA cloudcutter..
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#4 20946976 05 Feb 2024 21:37

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20946976 05 Feb 2024 21:37

I have never used cloudcutter as I never found a device that it worked with once Tuya closed the loopholes in the firmware. Could you not use cloudcutter to reflash again or is it a one-time process? The simple and easy option is to flash by serial with a cheap USB to serial converter, but if you do not have one, then you will need to hope someone else can help you with the YAML or how you could get it working.

Sorry, I could not help you out.
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#5 20946999 05 Feb 2024 21:49

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20946999 05 Feb 2024 21:49

I'm sorry for your loss, but don't worry, you can still recover with files from here:
https://github.com/BenJamesAndo/OpenBeken_uf2_firmware

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:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T
If you like my work, support me at: https://paypal.me/openshwprojects

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#6 21569049 03 Jun 2025 22:19

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21569049 03 Jun 2025 22:19

I also flashed the kickstart-bk7231n to a mini smart switch with tuya-cloudcutter OTA.
I can see the device in my router, which means the switch is online. Now I have tried to flash the correct file to the switch, but I cannot put the switch in AP mode anymore. So the switch is not accessible anymore.
How can I push the switch in AP mode again because pushing the internal and external switches gives no reaction.
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