esphome device encryption key after HA reinstall

I lost my esphome config in HA. I have several devices (sonoff S31) that show up in HA asking for encryption keys when I try to add them, which I don't have as old HA vm is gone. Is there anyway to reset them to base esphome config without disassembling and reflashing esphome? From what I can tell googling this, the answer is no, but thought I'd ask before I go ahead with that plan.

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just_another_person@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (5 replies)

Depends on the device. Holding down the power button for 10s works in most cases though.

smashing3606@feddit.online · 2 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Thanks for the idea, no dice. Tried for 30s as well just in case. Devices are sonoff s31s

just_another_person@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Well then hold it for 10s and cut power to it while still holding the button.

smashing3606@feddit.online · 1 pts · 1y (2 replies)

That's not working either. Thanks for trying though.

just_another_person@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I'm confused here...you DO know you can just reprogram the device over USB and overwrite everything, right?

smashing3606@feddit.online · 1 pts · 1y

Yes, I was hoping there was an easier method. Doesn't look like that's working though.