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+created: 2026-05-26
+modified: 2026-05-26
+type: note
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+# Tuya Local Integration Notes
+
+## Tuya IoT Portal
+
+- URL: https://iot.tuya.com/
+- Navigate to: **Cloud → API Explorer**
+- Select the correct **Data Center** (Central Europe for EU users)
+- Use **Device Management → Query Device Details** to get device info
+
+## Fields Required for Home Assistant (Tuya Local)
+
+| Field | Source |
+|-------|--------|
+| **Device ID** | Tuya portal → Devices list or API Explorer |
+| **Local Key** | API Explorer → Query Device Details |
+| **IP Address** | Router's connected device list |
+| **Protocol Version** | Usually auto-detected; try 3.5, 3.4, or 3.1 |
+
+## Steps to Add a Device
+
+1. In HA: Settings → Devices & Services → Tuya Local → Add Device
+2. Choose **Manually provide device connection information**
+3. Enter IP, Device ID, Local Key, Protocol
+4. Select device type (e.g., Simple RGBCW lightbulb for RGB+CCT bulbs)
+5. Submit
+
+## Notes
+
+- Close Tuya/Smart Life app on phone before adding devices
+- Genio bulbs may need the Genio app for initial WiFi setup
+- Some newer bulbs use Protocol 3.5 (auto-detected by Tuya Local)
+- If port 6668 is closed on the device, it may be cloud-only