📱 Step-by-step guide to connect your Tuya-compatible smart devices (switches, plugs, bulbs, IR blasters, etc.) to the Tuya Smart or Smart Life app and link them with Google Home or Amazon Alexa for voice control.
⚡ Part 1 — Connect Your Device to the Tuya Smart App:
📥 Install the app
Open Google Play Store or Apple App Store, search for Tuya Smart or Smart Life, install and open the app.
👤 Create or log into your account
Tap Sign Up (new users) or Log In. Register with your email or phone number, set a secure password, and verify the account using the code sent to your email/phone.
📶 Enable phone permissions
Make sure your phone has: Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth, and Location enabled — these are required on most phones for device discovery.
🔄 Put the device in pairing mode
Plug in your device and wait for the LED indicator to flash rapidly (pairing mode). If it does not blink, press and hold the device's reset button for 5–10 seconds until the LED starts blinking.
➕ Add the device in the Tuya App
In the app tap the + icon (top-right) → Add Device. Use Auto Scan or choose the category (e.g., Electrical → Wi-Fi Switch). The app will search and list nearby devices. Select your device and proceed.
🌐 Connect to Wi-Fi
Select your home Wi-Fi network (ensure it is a 2.4GHz network), enter the Wi-Fi password, and tap Next. The app will connect and show a confirmation when the device is added successfully.
🏷️ Name the device
Assign a recognizable name such as "Bedroom Light" or "Geyser Switch" and tap Done.
💡 Note: Most Tuya-compatible devices only support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. If your phone shows both 2.4GHz and 5GHz as the same SSID, temporarily disable 5GHz on your router or create a separate 2.4GHz network.
🌎 Part 2 — Link Tuya App with Alexa or Google Home:
🗣️ A. Link with Amazon Alexa
📥 Install the Alexa app
Download the Amazon Alexa app (Play Store / App Store) and sign in to your Amazon account.
🔑 Enable the Tuya Smart skill
Open Alexa → Menu → Skills & Games. Search for Tuya Smart or Smart Life, then tap Enable. Log in with your Tuya account credentials and authorize access.
🔍 Discover devices
After successful linking, Alexa will automatically discover devices or you can go to Devices → + → Add Device → Other → Discover Devices. Your Tuya devices will appear and be usable by Alexa voice commands.
🎯 B. Link with Google Home
📥 Install the Google Home app
Download Google Home (Play Store / App Store) and sign in with your Google account.
🔗 Link Tuya / Smart Life
Open Google Home → Tap + (Add) → Set up device → Works with Google. Search for Tuya Smart or Smart Life, select it, then log in with your Tuya credentials and authorize access.
🏠 Assign devices to rooms
Google Home will list your devices after linking. Assign each device to a room (e.g., Living Room, Bedroom) to