I'm going to just jump on this topic because I have a similar question. I'm having trouble with my auto-provisioning settings, or maybe not, depending on where I look.
When I log into the device (obi200) itself, the setting are correct: Method = Periodically, Interval = 86400, default unchecked on both
When I sign into obitalk, the setting are different and I can't change them: Method = Disabled, Interval = 0, OBITalk Settings checked on both.
Will these settings work for auto firmware updates? If not, what changes must I make?
You cannot change any setting in Expert mode on the portal unless you have cleared both tick boxes at the right hand end of its line.
If you want to configure using either the basic mode on the portal or the Expert mode, I would recommend that you first log into the device and and tick the default boxes for the settings under 'Obitalk Provisioning'. Then when you make changes at obitalk.com and click 'Submit' your OBi will be automatically rebooted and the new setting(s) downloaded into it.
However, firmware updates are better done manually using the method I linked to above.