Sonoff Basic Configuration Flashing with Tasmota Firmware

Today, I'll be demonstrating the process of flashing custom Tasmota firmware to a simple Sonoff Basic switch. This will allow the switch to be controlled in a number of ways without having to connect it to the "cloud" and all that fun...

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[Laurencedean]

for once, someone went through all the steps in simple terms and explained all the elements.... excellent. thanks

[LukeRT]

Great video been looking for a simple tutorial for the new board thanks for sharing

[Whereswally]

thanks for this, had to remind myself of the holding down the button to put it into flashing mode. I now have 5 sonoff basic r1s and one sonoff pow upgraded to 12.2 tasmota working with my home assistant.

[ROBK]

Thank You. This video has helped me as I could not get these to even work using their phone app and my wifi.

[RussellSmith-nvje]

Great tutorial, thank you so much for making this!

[diegomartinmarmol]

Great tutorial!. I'm looking forward to get one of those to flash it. BTW, do you know if this new software provides a REST API to be used from another app?. Thanks

[JeremyCook]

Thanks for the great info! Was able to duplicate your process with Termite, but have you tried logging on via PuTTY?
I was able to get an output by plugging it in at ~ the same time I pressed connect, but couldn't input anything for whatever reason.
I can certainly use Termite, but prefer to consolidate programs when possible.

[xsyntax]

Hi,
I did everything like described in the tutorial. But I have some questions.
1.) as software you also mention ESP Easy but do you actually need this ?
while in the video I only see you flash with sonoff.bin (which now seems to be tasmota.bin)
2.) When I test my sonoff with Tasmota it really works fine and i can toggle between on and off as long as it i s connected tot the ESP.
When everything is done and succeeded I disconnect the USB cable (like said in the video) then I cannot reach the Sonoff Basic.
Also the blue wifi light does not lighten.
I have checked the tutorial over and over again but I cannot find out why it does not work while every step succeeds.
Please Help !!

[DXingSlovenija]

Was wondering if you always need an FTDI/anyother usb2serial adapter plugged in when configuring?

is it possible to first configure this just by plugging it in when Tasmota is installed (does it create any acsess point to connect to?)

[maxkuyumciyan]

Hi Buddy all good up to the point that after the flash when you unplug the USB and plug it back no connection to Termite - When all work oK but we cant troubleshot. So flash seems to go in OK as all indicators seems to be OK including the blue led flashing on the serial adapter. However when unplugged after the flash and you plus the USB back in the PC wont detect anything on the part that we did the flash. the only way to show something on that actual port is after the unplug having to plug the usb back in by holding down the sonnoff button. now computer detects a device on the serial port but this time termite doesnt connect on that port. Spent ages with no joy :(

[campbte]

I actually use the same exact tools and software setting up my sonoffs. Have you ever come across an issue with after flashing and then wiring in the sonoff that it doesn't power up? I've tested them and it shows as powered and using the same pin holes for flashing it powers on but the AC cabled doesn't power up.. Any ideas?

[rrrrrrrr]

Great video you will also need to set power retain and switch retain or you will end up with ghost switching Rob. on the hookup has a great video about it

[thanasisglt]

Very nice tutorial, thanks!
Any idea how to control the led? Turn on when relay is on and turn off when relay is off respectively. Mine is blinking continuously.

[greenwellington]

Thank you. Your description took me almost there, but now I am stumped!
The device showed up as a "Client" on my Ubiquiti Cloud Key before disconnecting from USB, but with mains power, although I can use the configuration page on my Win laptop to toggle it On/Off, it no longer shows as a client on my Ubiquiti set up so cant integrate it.
Any ideas, please?

[Larrivey]

Awesome video! Do you think this process will work with a sonoff clone? I can get into one of those in my country since it's cheaper than the sonoff

[xxxx]

I flashed it with Tasmota Firmware now im just trying to figure out how to set it up so it works with Siri and homekit. anybody know?

[MrMuzza]

Cool, very informative. What do you do with the earth wire if your cable has one?

[watsonetc]

Will it still work with Alexa or will it be soley controlled via http?

[thanhnguyen-rgnj]

Hello, Thanks for your sharing,
I have done according to your step but after I pressed Flash, It cannot and show the flash failed window, could you help me for this

[MrPenguinw]

I have several of these. I'll have to flash them with Tasmota.