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OpenBeken

Tasmota-like firmware for non-ESP smart devices

Home Automation ★ 2.3k stars Medium setup MIT

OpenBeken is open-source firmware that brings Tasmota-style local control to smart devices built on Beken, Realtek, and similar chips. It frees cloud-dependent gadgets for local home automation.

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Key features

  • Local device control
  • MQTT support
  • Cloud-free operation
  • Many supported chips

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Active community (2.3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM

Is OpenBeken secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for OpenBeken's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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