Smart Life App V3.8.

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App User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Download App------------------------------------------- 3
2. Registration/Login/Password Retrieval ----------------4
3. How to Use the App
3.1 Family/Member Management ------------------------10
3.2 Adding Devices - All Devices ------------------------14
4. Control Devices
4.1 Control Devices - Individual Control ----------------27
4.2 Control Devices - Group Control --------------------31
5. Smart ScenE Settings
5.1 Automated Settings ---------------------------------- 33
5.2 Scene Settings ---------------------------------------38
5.3 Add/Modify/Delete ---------------------------------- 39
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7. "Me" Page-----------------------------------------------43
NO.1 Download App

Search and download “Smart Life” in major application

markets or scan the QR code below to download the App.
NO.2 Registration/Login/Password Retrieval

Registration
If you do not have an app account, you may
choose to register or log in by authentication
code. The registration process is described on
this page and the next.
1. Click “Register” to go to the Smart Life
privacy policy page. Click “Agree” to
proceed to the registration page.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NO.2 Registration/Login/Password Retrieval

2. The system will identify

automatically the country/region
you are in, or you may choose to
select manually a country/region.
Enter your mobile phone number
or email and click "Get
authentication code", as shown
in Fig. 1.
3. Enter the authentication code
you received. Then enter the
password and click “Completed"
to complete registration.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

NO.2 Registration/Login/Password Retrieval

Account ID + Password Login

If you already have an app account, click "Log in with
existing account" to proceed to the login page
1. The system will identify automatically the
country/region you are in, or you may also choose to
select manually a country/region
2. Enter the mobile phone number or email you have
registered and enter the password in to log in
NO.2 Registration/Login/Password Retrieval
Verification Code Login
1. Click " Verification code login" in
Fig. 1 to go to the next page.
2. The system will identify
automatically the country/region you
are in, or you may also choose to
select manually a country/region
3. Enter your mobile phone number
or email and click " Obtain
authentication code ", as shown in
Fig. 2
4. Enter the authentication code in
the text message or email to log in, as
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 shown in Fig. 3
NO.2 Registration/Login/Password Retrieval

Forgot password
If you forgot your app password, you can
reset your password by following the
Password Retrieval procedure
1. Click "Forgot password", as shown in Fig. 1
2. The system will identify automatically the
country/region you are in, or you may choose
to select manually a country/region. Enter the
mobile phone number or email you used to
register and click " Obtain authentication code
", as shown in Fig. 2

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NO.2 Registration/Login/Password Retrieval

3. Enter the authentication code sent to your

mobile phone number or email, as shown in
Fig. 3
4. Enter the new password and click
“Completed" to log in, as shown in Fig. 4

Fig. 3 Fig. 4
NO.3.1 Family/Member Management
1. When logged in, click “Create family" to go to the "Add family" page, as shown in Fig. 1
2. “Family Name" can be entered manually, as necessary. Click “Set location" to go to the map. Move the icon
manually to change the address. Click “OK" to confirm the address, as shown in Fig. 2.
3. Click "Add Room" to add a room, as shown in Fig. 3. Click “Done" at the top right corner to complete room
settings. Room settings can be changed anytime by clicking on “…“ as shown in Fig. 4

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

NO.3.1 Family/Member Management
Click the pull-down arrow at the top left corner to add a family and manage families.
One account can manage multiple families at the same time. The user can operate a device in a
family by selecting your family.
NO.3.1 Family/Member Management
Click “Tuya”to go to the Family Settings page, as shown in the figure

Add/Delete rooms in a family

and manage all room settings
in a family in one place

Administrators have the

highest level of access, which
After the invitation is sent,
allows them to manage
“Waiting to join" will be displayed
access to devices or access
before confirmation.
granted to other family
members
Administrators can click here to
invite other family members to join
the family
NO.3.1 Family/Member Management

The added member will receive a pop-up reminder in In the meantime, you will receive the
the App, and you can choose to accept or refuse it. reminder in message center.
NO.3.2 Add Devices

Click “Add Device" or "+" at the top right corner of the App homepage to
enter the “Add Device" page.
There are two ways to add device： Add Manually and Search Device.
NO.3.2.1 Add Manually -wifi device - default mode

1. The app supports two configurations: Default mode

and AP mode. Click “AP Mode" at the top right corner
of the "Default mode” page to switch between modes

2. To select "Default mode", please make sure the

indicator light on the smart device is flashing rapidly
(blinking twice per second) and then click the button to
proceed to the next step

3. If the indicator light is not flashing rapidly, click “Help"

to view the instructions
NO.3.2.1 Add Manually -wifi device - default mode

Notes: How to set indicator light to rapid flashing:

NO.3.2.1 Add Manually -wifi device - AP Mode

1. To select “AP Mode", please make

sure the indicator light on the
smart device is flashing slowly
(blinking once every three seconds)
and then click the button to
proceed to the next step.

2. If the indicator light is not flashing

slowly, click "Help" to view the
instructions.
NO.3.2
NO.3.2.1 Add Manually -wifi device - AP mode

Notes: How to set indicator light to slow flashing:

NO.3.2.1 Add Manually -wifi device - Enter wifi password

In a selected mode, clicking confirm button

on the page when the indicator light flashes
rapidly/slowly will bring up the page shown
in Fig. 1.
Select the Wi-Fi in the work area of a device
that can enable successful Internet
connection, enter the Wi-Fi password, and
click "OK" to proceed to configuration.

Fig. 1
NO.3.2 Add Manually– wifi device-Configuration
If default mode is selected, app configuration will be completed as shown in Fig. 1. Successful
configuration will appear as shown in Fig. 2. Names of devices that have been configured successfully
can be changed, and the locations of the rooms where the corresponding devices are can be
selected.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NO.3.2.1 Add Manually -wifi device - Configuration

When in AP (slow flashing) Mode, you can select

hotspot configuration, and connection must be
made with the Wi-Fi hotspot whose name begins
with "SmartLife", as shown in the figure
Note: Some hotspot names may be user-defined
NO.3.2.1 Add Manually -wifi device - Configuration
Connect to the specified hotspot and then return to the configuration menu to proceed
with configuration. The process in the app will be completed, as shown in Fig. 1.
Successful configuration will appear as shown in Fig. 2

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NO.3.2 Add Manually– wifi device-Failure

If configuration fails, it will appear

as shown in the figure. You can
choose to click “Got it”to add
again or go to “Help”for
troubleshooting assistance.
NO.3.2.2 Add Manually --ZigBee Device
When adding zigbee devices, gateway should be added first
1. Plug in a gateway and use a networking cable to connect to the router.
2. Make mobile phone and gateways under the same network environment.
3. Click the button of “Add Device” on the home page, as shown in figure 1. Click the “Gateway（ ZigBee ） ”under the category of
“Others”. Confirm that the indicator for distribution turns green and click "Bind" to enter the adding process, as shown in figure 5

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NO.3.2.2 Add Manually --ZigBee Device

After a gateway has been added successfully, go to the gateway page, click "Add sub-
device" and select the matching device to add other devices under the same gateway,
in the same way as in 3.2.
NO.3.2.3 Search Device
Search devices: multiple search modes are triggered at the same time, including searching
wifi devices found in the network free of distribution, bluetooth gateway, bluetooth
devices, zigbee gateway and zigbee devices under the existing gateway.
NO.4 Control Devices - Individual Control

When devices have been configured

successfully, the smart devices will
appear on the home page. Click to
open the control panel for smart
devices.

Note:
1. When devices are online, some
will support use of hotkeys. Click
“Common Functions" to use them
2. When devices are offline, they will
appear as "Offline" and will not be
available for use
NO.4.1 Control Devices - Individual Control
Open the control panel for devices. For example, Fig. 1 shows the light is off, and only the timer can be
accessed in the off mode. Fig. 2 shows the light is on, and scene, color, brightness, and schedule can be
configured in the on mode. Click "..." at the top right corner of the control panel to manage individual
devices.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NO.4.1 Control Devices - Individual Control

The device modification menu is shown in the figure:

1. Device Name: You can change the name and location of a device.
2. Device Location： You can choose where the device is located, such as
the living room or bedroom.
3. Share Device: You can share any individual device with others by entering
their mobile phone numbers. (Note: Their mobile phone numbers must be
registered with Tuya app accounts.)
4. Create Group: Click and the page will automatically show all devices that
have been added and have the same model number. A group cannot be
created for devices with different model numbers.
5. Device Information: Check here for: device ID, Wi-Fi signal strength, IP
address, Mac address, and device time zone.
6. Feedback: You can submit feedback here on problems encountered
during usage.
7. Add to Home Screen: You can add devices to your phone's desktop for
easier control of your device.
8. Check for Firmware Update: You can check here for firmware updates.
9. Remove Device: Delete a previously added device from the list of devices.
10. Restore factory defaults: Remove devices and clear all data.
NO.4.1 Control Devices - Share Devices
Click “Add Sharing", enter the account to share devices with, and click “Done”to finish. To stop sharing with
an account previously added, press and hold to delete in Android, or slide to the left to delete in iOS.
Note: You can only share devices with whom has the account of the app and registered in the same country/region.
NO.4.2 Control Devices - Group Control
1. Click "Create Group" under "More" on a selected device page, as shown in Fig. 1.
2. The page displays all devices with the same model number and available to be added as a group. Select a
device and click “Save”, then enter group name and click “Confirm” to finish, as shown in Fig. 2.
3. When a group has been created successfully, the page will be automatically redirected to the group
control panel in Fig. 3, where grouped devices can be managed.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

NO.4.2 Control Devices - Group Control
1. Groups that have been created can be viewed on the "Home" page, and managed with
hotkeys.
2. Open the group control panel as shown in Fig. 2.
3. Click "..." at the top right corner to configure or dismiss groups, as shown in Fig. 3.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

NO.5.1 Smart Features - Automation
Click “Add Smart“ on the "Smart" page or "+" at the top right corner and select "Automation" to
go to the smart configuration page, as shown in Fig. 3
Click "+" as shown in Fig. 3 to add multiple conditions or multiple actions.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

NO.5.1 Smart Features - Automation
Add condition:
In the case of “Left or arrived” , you can set certain actions to be triggered upon left or arrival. Select “Left or arrived(beta)” in figure 1, and then
set the conditions of leaving a place as shown in figure 3. Click “Next" and add conditions to complete as shown in figure 4. This feature helps you
control your device within 110-1024 meters of the location.
Note: to use this function, you need to set the phone to allow the App to get the geographical location. Android version do not have this function.

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 Fig.4

NO.5.1 Smart Features - Automation

Add action:
Click "Add action" or "+" at the top
right corner to open the menu, as
shown in Fig. 1.
There are four types of actions: execute
scene, trigger automation, send a
reminder and time-lapse.
NO.5.1 Smart Features - Automation

Valid Time Period:

you can set a valid time period for
automation. For example, if you define
a scene where the nightlight
automatically lights up when the
human motion sensor detects human
presence, you can select “Night”as
the valid time period. In this case, the
nightlight will not automatically turn on
in the daytime.
NO.5.1 Smart Features - Automation

Conditions and actions of automation can all be set

up as shown in Fig. 1.
The system primarily supports three types of
automation:
1. Inter-device synchronization: such as turning on
the aroma diffuser and air purifier automatically at
the same time the A/C unit is turned on.
2. External environment and device
synchronization: such as turning on the A/C unit
automatically when the temperature falls below 0°C.
3. Timed actions: such as drawing back the curtains
drawn automatically at 8:00 am every morning.
4. Geo-fencing: You can set arrive or leave a certain
place as a condition to perform specific actions.
NO.5.2 Smart Features - Scene
In figure 1, select the scene and enter the Settings page. As shown in figure 2, you can edit the scene
name. Click "Add actions" or "+" in the top right corner to add the execution action. The action menu is
shown in Fig. 3. Configuration is similar to that of automated devices. In addition, you can use siri to
trigger the scene.

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NO.5.2 Smart Features - Scene
To configure a scene with "Trigger automation", you must set up an automated scene in advance. If existing
automation options are available as shown in Fig. 1, select "Enabled after triggering" or "Disable after triggering".
Then, click "Next" and enter scene name, and click "Save" at the top right corner to finish configuration.

Fig.1 Fig.2
NO.5.3 Smart - add/modify/delete
Previously configured automation and scenes are displayed in the "Intelligent" page. Click "Edit
Automation" at the top left corner to modify existing scenarios and automated devices. For
example, click "Update Scene" to go to the page shown in Fig. 2, where the order of scenes can be
changed and can be deleted by sliding left. (In iOS, click "-" on the left of scenario name to delete.)

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NO.5.3 Smart - add/modify/delete
Edit a scene: Click "..." as shown in Fig. 1 to go to the Edit page.
Edit automation: Click anywhere on the background of automation, as shown in Fig. 1, to go to the Edit page.
Go to the automation edit page shown in Fig. 2. Slide left to delete previously added conditions or actions, add
new conditions or actions, or delete the smart feature entirely.

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 Supports voice
command
NO.6 My Home

For users with multiple families Add various types of devices

able to switch between/add families

Click to enter the weather factor

page, you can drag to adjust the
order, the first three factors will
be displayed on the home page One-key activation for smart scenes
Easy switch between everyday scenes

Switch between rooms in a household

View status of smart devices in each room
NO.7 " M e " P a g e

1. Home Management: you can manage your family and

members;
2.Watch: if the phone is bound with Apple Watch, this entry will
be displayed; if not, it will not be displayed. When you enter
Watch, you can see the available devices and scenes;
3. Message Center: the message is divided into three categories:
alarm, family, and notification, and can set the do not disturb
time segment for the notification of the message.
4. Help Center: it includes four parts: fault submission, network
diagnostics, suggestion and FAQs ;
5. More Services: include voice services and other services;
6. Settings
NO.7 “Me”—Watch
Click “Watch”in Figure 1, then click the “+”in Figure 2 to add available devices and scenes so
that you can control your smart devices and scenes through your Watch. Besides, you can also
receive push on the Watch.

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NO.7 “Me”—Message Center

1. Alarm messages include: device alarm, automatic

message notification, alarm alarm, device timing
failure, etc.;
2. Family messages include: add family member,
remove family member, dismiss family, set family
member as administrator, add device, share device,
etc.
3. Notification messages include: status update of
feedback, official message push, etc.

At the same time, the message center can also set

up an uninterrupted period. Click “Settings”in the
top right corner to enter the Settings page. First turn
on the button of “Do Not Disturb", and then set
the do not disturb time segment and device. After
successful setup, you will not receive messages
during the do not disturb period.
NO.7 “Me”—Help Center

My Feedback: check the processing results of feedback

Submit Fault: submit your feedback here on problems

encountered during usage

Network diagnosis: network diagnosis helps us solve the

problem for you faster. The diagnosis time is about 2
minutes

Suggestion: you can submit your optimization

suggestions for the App here

FAQs: contains three types of frequently asked

questions :device networking, App use and third-party
control
NO.7 “Me”—More Services

Click “Me - More Services” to find more services includes:

1. AI Filtered Notification including third-party access service.

Featured services mainly: report any images uploaded by camera; (To get
this service, please add Smart camera)

2. Cloud Storage for Cameras: after purchasing this service, users can watch
history videos uploaded by devices to the server; (To get this service,
please add Smart camera; the history video can not be download)

3. Phone Notification: to keep your family safty, you will receive a phone call
once the notification conditions has been triggered. (The phone number
will be the one you used for registration. If you use an email to register,
please set a phone number to receive phone notification.)

4. Third-party Access Service: To improve user experience of thrid-party

access service, the app is now able to link to thrid-party virtual assistant
with verification code.
NO.7 “Me”—Settings

1. Click “Rate Us", jump to the app market to

make a score of the app
2. About TuyaSmart
3. Privacy Policy
4. Service Agreement
5. Open Source License
6. Version
NO.7 Personal Center

You can modify the profile photo,

nickname, temperature unit and time
zone here.

Go to the "Accounts Security" page, you

can modify login password, set the
gesture password, and deactivate the
account.
NO.7 Personal-Modify Login Password

Click "Gesture unlock" to set up a gesture password. Once a gesture password is activated, you will have to use the
gesture to access the app. If you forgot your gesture password, click "Forgot the gesture password" to have an
authentication code sent to your registered mobile phone number or your email. Enter the code and set up a new
gesture password to continue.
 Thank You

Notes:
1) All figures display IOS interfaces. Android versions may vary slightly.
2) Products and software are constantly being updated. Data and software interfaces shown here are for reference purposes
only. Further changes made will not be separately disclosed