NSPanel Pro v4.2.0 Officially Released: New Features & Enhancements

[JoJo]

We Are Excited to Announce the Release of NSPanel Pro v4.2.0!

Dear NSPanel Pro users,

Thank you for your ongoing attention and discussions. We are pleased to announce that the NSPanel Pro V4.2.0 firmware has been officially released. This update represents the second major version as committed in the [NSPanel Pro] product roadmap, and we have delivered the planned core functional expansion on schedule.

This release is two days later than the originally announced date, for which we sincerely apologize. The team conducted additional verification to ensure the integrity of the update content and smooth deployment. Thank you for your patience.

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New Features Overview

Core features：

• Matter Bridge chapter 2
• Always auto-start on system boot

This release implements the features outlined in our product roadmap. Please refer to NSPanel Pro Roadmap and Co-Created Future - NSPanel Pro - eWeLink Forum for more details.

Additional Features：

In addition to the core Matter Bridge capability expansion, this update also includes a series of native experience improvements：

• Apps Screen and App Switcher：Switch between installed apps more efficiently.
• Set “Home App”：Set your preferred app as the default home screen.
• Control Visibility of “Accessibility Button”: Simplify the interface based on preference.
• Expanded Zigbee Device Support，including:
  SONOFF SNZB-02DR2
  SONOFF MINI-ZBDIM MINI
  SONOFF MINI-DIM MINI
  SONOFF CAM-B1P
  SONOFF SNZB-01M
  Them are new SONOFF products which are coming soon, stay tuned!

Note 1: The above features work with eWeLink App v5.22.0 and above.

Bugfix：

Several known issues have been solved.

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Detailed Operation Tutorials

To help you quickly get started with the new features, we’ve provided detailed step-by-step guides for each major feature, including both eWeLink App and NSPanel Pro screen operations. Please ensure your NSPanel Pro has been upgraded to v4.2.0.

Note: v4.2.0 is a beta release for selected devices. If you would like to experience the latest features, please join through the NSPanel Pro v4.xx Beta Test Application Tool.

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Tutorial: Bridging WiFi Devices to Matter (Chapter 2)

According to the product roadmap already released to the community，following the successful synchronization of Zigbee sub-devices into the Matter ecosystem in V4.1.0, the core mission of this V4.2.0 version is now complete.

Matter Bridge now supports syncing eligible Wi-Fi devices linked to the same eWeLink account as NSPanel Pro to the added Matter platforms for control.

App Operation Steps: ：

1. Ensure your App version is on V5.22.0and above.

2. Go to NSPanel Pro> Settings > Matter Bridge.

Note: If you have not yet synchronized your NSPanel Pro to Matter ecosystems, please click the “+” icon in the top-right corner to put NSPanel Pro into Matter Bridge pairing mode and complete the addition process before proceeding with the device selection steps below. For detailed instructions, please refer to: Matter Bridge Guide
Please refer to NSPanel Pro v4.1.0 Release: New Features & Enhancements - NSPanel Pro - eWeLink Forum for more details.

3. Tap Sync Bridged Devices > Edit → Select devices > Save.Both Zigbee and Wi-Fi devices are supported.
   After successful synchronization, you can check the sync status in the app and control the devices on the Matter platform.

NSPanel Pro Screen Operation Steps:

Operation is not currently supported.

Tutorial:Apps Screen and App Switcher

Added an “Apps” menu item in the dropdown menu，There will to list all the apps you installed through F-Droid or adb. You can tap on the icon of an app to launch (open) it. If you have multiple apps running at the same time, you can use App Switcher to quickly switch between them.

App Operation Steps:

Settings are not currently supported via the App.

NSPanel Pro Screen Operation Steps：

Pull down the menu, then navigate to - > Apps

This menu will list all applications you have installed via F-Droid or ADB.You can tap an app’s icon to launch (open) it. If you have multiple apps running simultaneously, you can use the App Switcher to quickly switch between them.

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Tutorial:Setting the “Home” App

Designate a preferred app (e.g., Home Assistant) as the default Launcher.

App Operation Steps:

Settings are not currently supported via the App.

NSPanel Pro Screen Operation Steps：

Pull down the menu, then go to Apps > Home App > Available Apps. Choose the app you want to see first.

Tutorial:Always Auto-Start on System Boot

When setting another application as the Launcher, the NSPanel Pro App now supports persistent background activity.

For example: When you set Home Assistant as the Home App, NSPanel Pro will keep running in the background, allowing Smart Scenes & Smart Security features to trigger and execute normally.

Note:This feature runs automatically and requires no user operation.

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Tutorial D: Control Visibility of “Accessibility Button”

App Operation Steps:

Go to NSPanel Pro > Settings,find the “Accessibility Button” option,and toggle it on or off.

NSPanel Pro Screen Operation Steps:

Pull down the menu, then navigate to Apps > Home App > Accessibility Button. Toggle the “Accessibility Button” setting there.

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Bug Fixes & Gratitude

In the v4.2.0 release, we’ve fixed several issues reported in the community forums. Special thanks to users who provided valuable feedback on our community forum. Their reports helped us quickly identify and resolve these issues. Below are some of the fixed bugs with their respective feedback links:

• *Optimized the issue of “leading zero when displaying in 12-hour format”.

• *Optimized the date format display for certain languages when the screen saver is activated.

We sincerely thank all users who reported issues! If you encounter any new problems after upgrading, please feel free to post in the forum or contact our support team. Your feedback is the driving force behind our progress.

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Conclusion

The V4.2.0 firmware update marks a significant step forward for your NSPanel Pro. This release is dedicated to enhancing two key aspects:Enhanced Cross-Platform Integration and Upgraded Native Experience.

This release is designed to make your NSPanel Pro more powerful and better aligned with your unique smart home setup. We encourage you to upgrade and explore the new possibilities.

Please upgrade now to experience the new features! If you have any questions during the upgrade process, feel free to discuss in this forum topic or provide feedback to us.

Thank you once again for your continued support. Let’s continue building a smarter home, together.

— The NSPanel Pro Team

[jam3]

@JoJo

SONOFF SNZB-02DR2

Extended? In what way exactly? Nothing has changed. Maybe it requires a firmware update for the SNZB‑02D R2, but such an update doesn’t exist.
The sensor is still on version 1.0.2. When it’s connected to the NSPanel after the latest update, the panel develops a peculiar “hiccup” — it periodically freezes and displays the messages shown in the photo

[jam3]

@JoJo

Enhanced Cross-Platform Integration

After the latest NSPanel Pro firmware update, I expected improvements in how the panel integrates with Home Assistant via MQTT. Unfortunately, nothing has changed in this area. The dev team seems to have focused mainly on optimizing the F‑Droid experience. Maybe there are impressive results on that front, but I haven’t had time to explore it yet.

What hasn’t improved is MQTT data quality. NSPanel Pro still publishes raw, unfiltered Zigbee DP values for every Sonoff device. This results in Home Assistant creating a large number of useless MQTT entities, many of which never receive valid data. HA then floods the logs with warnings such as:

Template variable warning: 'dict object' has no attribute 'temperature_compensation'
Template variable warning: 'dict object' has no attribute 'humidity_compensation'
Template variable warning: 'dict object' has no attribute 'real_time_mode_continue'

This happens with every Sonoff Zigbee device connected through NSPanel Pro. Examples:

• SNZB‑02D R2 – lots of unused fields published
• TRVZB – especially messy, generates many meaningless DP values
• All other Sonoff Zigbee sensors behave the same way

What’s surprising is that Aqara Lumi devices are filtered correctly by NSPanel Pro and do not generate any junk entities. This clearly shows the issue is specific to how NSPanel Pro handles Sonoff Zigbee devices.

Home Assistant’s MQTT Discovery simply exposes whatever the panel publishes, so the root cause is the lack of filtering on the NSPanel Pro side.

Suggestion: If NSPanel Pro is intended to integrate with Home Assistant via MQTT, it should filter out unused or empty DP fields and publish only meaningful values. This would prevent unnecessary entity creation and eliminate log spam.

@MichaelLearnsToCode Perhaps the ability to run the Home Assistant Companion App on the NSPanel Pro (via F‑Droid) is enough to make someone truly happy — who knows. But judging from the grand promises of “a new chapter,” nothing particularly inspiring has materialized so far. And unfortunately, this whole topic has been quietly tiptoed around by the dev team in recent weeks. As if it simply didn’t exist.

[rien.dupre]

I don’t see/get the update. Still 4.1.5 as the current checked version

[Jojkoba]

The same problem and randomly reset.

[jam3]

@Jojkoba

randomly reset

I’m curious how many times you’ve seen the shell error and/or a restart on your device. On mine — at least from what I’ve noticed — there have been 11 error messages and three full restarts since Saturday morning. Something clearly went wrong with firmware 4.2.0.

At first, I thought it was related to one of my Zigbee devices. After removing it, things calmed down for a while, but that turned out to be premature optimism. Have you also noticed that after a reboot, the Zigbee network rebuild takes much longer compared to previous firmware versions?

[jam3]

@JoJo

The above features work with eWeLink App v5.22.0 and above.

Where do we find this version?

[TMA72]

NsPanel Pro is stuck on updating to 4.2.0.

The blue circle has been spinning for two hours. Zero progress, zero response. And what now?

[Jojkoba]

I don’t even know because I don’t count it.

[jam3]

@TMA72

And what now?

Turn the power off and on again.

[TMA72]

THX, I was afraid that this solution would break something , it’s ok. However, now it no longer sees the updated to .

[jam3]

@TMA72

now it no longer sees the update

Try forcing a manual update check.

[JoJo]

Sorry,I’m late.

The latest 4.2.0 version of NSPanel Pro now supports the SNZB-02DR2 device. Are you able to add it successfully?

Regarding the “hiccup” issue and the messages shown in your photo, please provide log information for further investigation.

Best regards.

[JoJo]

Hi, @rien.dupre
If you haven’t joined the Beta program yet, please follow these steps:

1. Visit the tool page: NSPanel Pro Beta Testing Program
2. Log in using your eWeLink account.
3. Select the NSPanel Pro device you wish to register.
4. Read and accept the risk notice, then submit your application.
5. Wait approximately 5 minutes, then go to your device’s to check for the latest firmware and install it.Settings -> About -> Software Update

Best.

[JoJo]

Hello @Jojkoba,
We’re sorry for the trouble.
To help us quickly identify the cause, could you please submit the device logs from when the issue occurred? You can do this by:
Pull down on the screen → Settings → About → Submit Logs.

Thanks for your help.

Best regards

[JoJo]

The eWeLink App v5.22.0 (Android version) was submitted to the app stores on December 10th and is currently under review. The exact release time is still uncertain. We will check with the relevant team and update you as soon as possible.

Best regards!

[jam3]

@JoJo

please provide log information

I did 3 times already. The device ID is: 1001ea2549.

@JoJo

Are you able to add it successfully?

Yes, no problem. But it was already possible to add it with version 4.1, so in that respect nothing fundamentally has changed.

“Enable Remote Temperature Display to view data from another sensor” is still nowhere to be found. I wrote to Sonoff some time ago and they replied that this requires updating the NSPanel Pro to version 4.2. Now I’m finding out that, to achieve complete happiness, an update of the eWeLink app is also required and, allegedly, a firmware update for the SNZB‑02DR2 as well. So what do you make of that? Because at this point, I’m officially confused

[jam3]

@JoJo

Best regards!

Well yes, of course — it still needs to gain official status and some big shot at Google has to give it the stamp of approval.

Likewise, best

[JoJo]

Hello @TMA72

We’ve noted the issue you encountered during the firmware update. We’d like to check in—how is your device now? Is it functioning normally?

If the update was not successful or if you’re experiencing any other issues, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Our team is here to help.

Best regards,

[JoJo]

Thank you very much for your detailed and professional feedback, and especially for your continued focus on the integration experience between NSPanel Pro and Home Assistant. Regarding the issues you raised, we have forwarded them to our development team for immediate review.

We will prioritize this matter.

Thanks