The Tuya SmartLife app and Tuya app provided by Tuya are known as the all-in-one app and are available to users from all walks of life. This app boasts features of being free, ready-to-use, easy control, diversified scenarios, useful functions, and world readiness.
This topic describes how to use the SmartLife app.
Use Tuya SmartLife App
Download app
Search for SmartLife in Apple’s App Store and other major app stores, or scan the following QR code to download the SmartLife app.
User accounts
Register account
Log in with app account or third-party account
If WeChat or Tencent QQ is installed on the mobile phone and a WeChat or Tencent QQ account is created, tap the WeChat or Tencent QQ icon on the login page. On the authorization page that appears, enable authorized login with the WeChat or Tencent QQ account. For an iPhone, an Apple ID can also be used for login.
Configure biometric login
The biometric login feature makes login more convenient and secure. The app for iOS supports Face ID, and the app for Android supports Touch ID. During biometric login, the user does not need to enter the account and password, or perform other login operations. Login can be enabled even if the password is forgotten. On the Account and Security page, the user can enable or disable login with the face ID.
Change an account
Reset a password
If the login password is forgotten, the user can reset the password based on the following steps:
Try out the app
A dialog box appears, indicating that cloud storage, third-party voice control, and device sharing are not supported in trial mode.
Use the app
Manage homes and home members
Add a device
Tap Add Device or the plus icon (+) in the top right corner on the Home page to go to the device adding page. On the Add Device tab that appears, devices can be automatically found or manually added. To automatically add devices, the app must be granted Wi-Fi and Bluetooth permissions.
Automatically add devices
Manually add Wi-Fi devices
Manually add Wi-Fi devices in EZ mode
Manually add Wi-Fi devices in AP mode
Manually add Bluetooth devices or devices over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE combo
Support for beacon protocols is added to Bluetooth devices. The beacon broadcast solution applies to smart devices that require optimal price performance and moderate security.
Bluetooth devices support the extended firmware OTA mode. Different firmware versions of the same product can be managed separately through different channel numbers. This improves the portability and flexibility of OTA updates for Bluetooth devices.
To add a device in AP mode, follow the instructions to enable the indicator to blink slowly, select Confirm the indicator is blinking slowly, and then tap Next. Then, follow the instructions on subsequent pages to add the device.
Manually add Zigbee devices
Manually add IPCs in QR code mode
In addition to the EZ mode (default) and the AP mode, certain devices, such as IP cameras (IPCs) and gateways, can also be manually added in QR code mode. To add an IPC to the network by using a QR code, perform the following steps:
Scan QR codes or enter device IDs to add NB-IoT devices
Add an NB-IoT device by scanning the device’s QR code or entering the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number on the device label. Grant the app access to the camera on the phone to scan the QR code.
Add devices by scanning QR codes
To add the QR code-based pairing mode, go to Tuya Developer Platform > Product > Development > Product Configuration > Network Connections Guides > Custom Mode, select Scan Code, and then click OK. To pair the app with a device that supports QR code-based pairing, use the app to scan the QR code on the device or the outer packaging.
Add devices in Pegasus pairing mode
The Pegasus pairing mode is different from the EZ mode. When the Pegasus pairing mode is enabled, the app automatically scans for nearby devices that support Pegasus pairing and connect them to the network. Wi-Fi information is not required throughout the process, making pairing faster and more reliable.
LTE Cat.1 communication
LTE Cat.1 communication applies to outdoor products and supports QR code and Bluetooth pairing modes. The devices powered by this communication technology support generic features, such as group management, device sharing, OTA updates, scheduled tasks, tap-to-run scenes, and automation scenes.
Grant autostart and battery usage permissions to app
A Notification Test message appears when security devices are added to the app on Android mobile phones. To ensure that notifications can be received, tap Test and follow the tips to make sure the autostart and battery usage detection permissions are granted to the app.
Manage lists of devices and rooms
View devices
On the Home page, the user can view all devices or view devices by room.
Tap the More icon (…) on the right side of the page. On the menu that appears, view devices in a list view or a grid view.
Manage devices and rooms
Quickly use common features
Recommend scenes for new devices
After new devices are paired, the system automatically recommends the matching scenes. The user can check and select the recommended scenes as preferred and quickly get started with smart life.
Control devices
Use control panels
Manage devices
On the device management page, the device settings and information can be managed:
Automatically update firmware
Change networks
This feature is suitable for replacing routers in a home and only applies to Wi-Fi devices. Updating the firmware to the latest version is recommended, so this option can be available on the device management page. If this feature is unavailable on the latest app, contact Tuya’s staff to get support.
Review devices
The control panel of a specific device supports device reviews. Comments and suggestions on the device can be submitted to improve the device. This feature only applies to certain product categories, such as air purifiers.
Share devices
Control groups
Manage data traffic
For NB-IoT, LET Cat.1, 4G cameras, and other types of devices with built-in SIM cards, the value-added service Data Traffic Manage is available. This feature allows users to purchase, query, and calculate data traffic.
Manage automation and tap-to-run scenes
Automation
Add an automation scene
Set sunrise and sunset conditions
Set task when location changes
Quickly create smart scenes
Add tasks
Set effective periods
Set a period during which specific smart scenes are effective.
For example, if a scene is defined that the nightlight is automatically turned on when the human motion sensor detects the presence of humans, Night can be specified as the effective period. In this case, the nightlight will not be automatically turned on in the daytime.
Create automation scene
Create an automation scene to implement automated device control. The following figure shows an example automation scene with conditions and tasks set.
The app supports four automation types:
Select notification methods
To select notification methods, perform the following steps:
Support tap-to-run scenes by local gateway
The new version of the Zigbee gateway supports locally running automation scenes. If all tasks and devices involved in an automation scene use the new Zigbee gateway, the tasks and devices can run based on scene settings, even if the network connection fails.
This way, if the internet is not available at home, all devices and tasks that are bound with the new version of the Zigbee gateway will still perform device automation as specified.
Manage tap-to-run scenes
Create backups of and restore Zigbee gateway linkage data
The app supports Zigbee gateway linkage data backup and recovery. This means that even if the Zigbee gateway is removed, the information about the previous linkage scenes is automatically reserved. After the devices are reconnected to the network by normal pairing or automatic pairing, the linkage information is recovered.
Add, modify, and delete scenes
Smart scenes include the following types: tap-to-run and automation.
Add tap-to-run scenes to Siri
View scene logs
Run scene tasks on LAN
When devices involved in scenes are connected to a LAN but not a public network and the scene conditions are met, automation tasks in the scenes run in the specified sequence to control the involved devices on the LAN.
Home
On the Home page, the user can perform the following operations:
Smart
Smart services involve multiple features, such as energy efficiency for energy management, comfortable space for space environment management, smart protection for security scenarios, and featured services.
Featured services
The following three value-added services are available on the Features page:
Phone calls can be made only to the phone number that is used to register the app account. If an email address is used for account registration, a phone number must be added to receive phone calls.
Phone calls can be made only to the phone number that is used to register the app account. If an email address is used for account registration, a phone number must be added to receive phone calls.
Me (account information)
The following sections and icons are displayed on the Me page:
Third-party voice services
Choose Me > Third-Party Voice Services > More. On the page that appears, bind the app with a third-party voice assistant.
Message center
Three types of messages are displayed in Message Center: Alarm, Home, and Bulletin.
The do-not-disturb feature can be enabled for a specified period. Perform the following steps:
Push notification settings
Health center
On the Me page, tap Health Center to view the health data of the app.
FAQ & feedback
HomeKit information
Watch
Settings
On the Me page, tap the Settings icon to go to the Settings page. The following options are available:
Profile information
Account and security
Account deletion
To delete the current account, perform the following steps:
Pattern lock
About
Privacy settings
App for tablets
Extend the support for more terminals and add compatibility with tablets.















































































































