Bedtime

Description: Flashing an AliExpress clock clone with ESPHome.

Build log

• 2024-12-26 (approx): Purchased clock from AliExpress (item 1005006159850972)

  • Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006159850972.html
  • Video reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Q9PZ95SDM
  • Clone/lookalike version (not GeekMagic branded - saved $4)

• 2024-12-26: Opened device

  • ESP8266 inside
  • No broken-out GPIO pins
  • Has TTL chip - visible when plugged into USB

• 2024-12-26: Flashed with ESPHome via USB

  • Config from video worked immediately

• 2024-12-26: Customised display

  • Displaying values from custom Zigbee2MQTT sensors
  • No issues

Last updated on December 26, 2025. For any questions/feedback, email me at hi@stavros.io.