Ok, I've had a chance to test the MQTT Explorer solution: 1. Delete MQTT nodeserver 2. Using MQTT Explorer, delete all in tele, tasmota and stat folders (not $SYS). 3. Reinstall MQTT in same slot Result: Status of all devices IS now updating in AC. This includes switches and temp sensors in my case. (Good work, guys!) Can confirm: These devices are available in AC programs as "Control" but not "Status."  Perhaps unrelated, but adding to radar: My sole "type:s31" dev