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Oct 13, 2025 by thesweetdesigns.com 110 views

🐛 [BUG] - deprecated option

Description

Hello!

A warning has appeared in the logs, apparently it needs to be updated:

Detected that custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' sets option flow config_entry explicitly, which is deprecated at custom_components/hikvision_axpro/config_flow.py, line 178: self.config_entry = config_entry. This will stop working in Home Assistant 2025.12, please create a bug report at https://github.com/petrleocompel/hikaxpro_hacs/issues

Understanding the Issue

The warning message indicates that the custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' is using a deprecated option, specifically config_entry, which is set explicitly in the config_flow.py file. This option is marked as deprecated and will stop working in Home Assistant version 2025.12.

Impact on Home Assistant

The impact of this issue is that the custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' will stop working in Home Assistant version 2025.12. This means that users who rely on this integration will need to update their configuration or switch to a different integration.

Reproduction Steps

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

Install the custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' in Home Assistant.
Configure the integration to use the deprecated option config_entry.
Observe the warning message in the logs.

Integration Version

The integration version is v3 (beta).

HA Version

The Home Assistant version is latest stable (v2025).

Relevant Log Output

2023-02-20 14:30:00 WARNING  Detected that custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' sets option flow config_entry explicitly, which is deprecated at custom_components/hikvision_axpro/config_flow.py, line 178: self.config_entry = config_entry. This will stop working in Home Assistant 2025.12, please create a bug report at https://github.com/petrleocompel/hikaxpro_hacs/issues

Screenshots

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Solution

Update the Integration

To resolve this issue, the integration 'hikvision_axpro' needs to be updated to use the non-deprecated option. This can be done by modifying the config_flow.py file to remove the explicit setting of config_entry.

Create a Bug Report

If you are experiencing this issue, please create a bug report at https://github.com/petrleocompel/hikaxpro_hacs/issues. This will help the developers to identify and fix the issue.

Conclusion

The custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' is using a deprecated option, which will stop working in Home Assistant version 2025.12. To resolve this issue, the integration needs to be updated to use the non-deprecated option. Users who rely on this integration should update their configuration or switch to a different integration.

Additional Information

Integration Documentation

For more information on the integration 'hikvision_axpro', please refer to the documentation at https://github.com/petrleocompel/hikaxpro_hacs.

Home Assistant Documentation

For more information on Home Assistant, please refer to the documentation at https://www.home-assistant.io.

Community Support

If you need help or have questions, please join the Home Assistant community at https://community.home-assistant.io.
🐛 [BUG] - deprecated option: Q&A

Q&A

Q: What is the issue with the custom integration 'hikvision_axpro'?

A: The custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' is using a deprecated option, specifically config_entry, which is set explicitly in the config_flow.py file. This option is marked as deprecated and will stop working in Home Assistant version 2025.12.

Q: What is the impact of this issue?

A: The impact of this issue is that the custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' will stop working in Home Assistant version 2025.12. This means that users who rely on this integration will need to update their configuration or switch to a different integration.

Q: How can I reproduce this issue?

A: To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

Install the custom integration 'hikvision_axpro' in Home Assistant.
Configure the integration to use the deprecated option config_entry.
Observe the warning message in the logs.

Q: What is the recommended solution to this issue?

A: The recommended solution is to update the integration 'hikvision_axpro' to use the non-deprecated option. This can be done by modifying the config_flow.py file to remove the explicit setting of config_entry.

Q: Where can I find more information on the integration 'hikvision_axpro'?

A: For more information on the integration 'hikvision_axpro', please refer to the documentation at https://github.com/petrleocompel/hikaxpro_hacs.

Q: Where can I find more information on Home Assistant?

A: For more information on Home Assistant, please refer to the documentation at https://www.home-assistant.io.

Q: How can I get help or support for this issue?

A: If you need help or have questions, please join the Home Assistant community at https://community.home-assistant.io.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between a deprecated option and a non-deprecated option? A: A deprecated option is an option that is no longer supported or recommended, while a non-deprecated option is an option that is still supported and recommended.
Q: How do I know if an option is deprecated or not? A: You can check the documentation for the integration or the Home Assistant documentation to see if an option is deprecated or not.
Q: What happens if I don't update my integration to use the non-deprecated option? A: If you don't update your integration to use the non-deprecated option, it may stop working in Home Assistant version 2025.12.