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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