OpenBeken
Tasmota-like firmware for non-ESP smart devices
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.
Key features
- Local device control
- MQTT support
- Cloud-free operation
- Many supported chips
Strengths
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (2.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
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