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VeeJay
post Apr 23 2021, 12:46 AM

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Hi...anyone using Tuya here? Just curious, what kinda smart automation did you set? Thanks
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post Oct 6 2022, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(Oltromen Ripot @ Oct 6 2022, 05:09 PM)
I'm not commenting on "good" part.

I previously asked in here what was difference between "Tuya" app and "Smart Life" app. Answer was along the line "they are the same."

Well, they are not.

"Tuya" is for use inside Mainland China.
"Smart Life" is for use outside Mainland China.
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Hmmm, don't think this is correct ?! I hv been using tuya all along. To my understanding both pretty the same. It may had different purpose in the beginning, but now pretty similar.
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post Oct 26 2022, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(dest9116 @ Oct 26 2022, 08:41 AM)
Hi need some advice and suggestion, sorry I didn't have time to browse through 500+ pages, went through 20 and couldn't find my answer lol

I have a simple smart home set up all using aqara and xiaomi into one app and for my auto gate it's using tuya smart.

I have porch lights and side porch lights that needs to have timer since I on it throughout the night. Thing is aqara smart switch is damn expensive 100+ per switch 3 gang and got chance will spoil also. So I'm considering those cheap non-zigbee smart switch for my porch and side lights and maybe even the gate globe lights. Can someone recommend me something that fits inside the switch box or small enough to fit inside the light housing so it's not visible?

Thank you

Ps: hacked apk for mihome exist that allows many devices locked to mainland China region to work in Malaysia/Singapore server region. This allowed me to use China cheaper aqara/xiaomi devices with global ones without changing region all in one app. Problem is I can't add tuya inside since it's global
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Instead of a switch, would a E27 socket be more applicable to you?

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/i1611190...lFlag=true&mp=1

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post Feb 4 2023, 05:09 PM

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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Feb 3 2023, 02:54 PM)
Voice Assistant work fine as well?
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After seeing your message I was curious as well, since I dont use Google Home, so install and linked my LG fridge. Linking and message notification is fine, but it doesnt have the fridge controllers on the app.
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post Apr 16 2023, 01:15 AM

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QUOTE(PowerGadget @ Apr 13 2023, 12:57 AM)
Hi all, wondering whether those regulator ceiling fan can be connected to Aqara h1 light switch as on off switch? I tried to connect it but it seemed like disable the whole switch. When I remove the fan, it seemed fine.
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Not sure if this is a workable solution for you, but Im using it for my fans

https://shopee.com.my/Smart-life-Tuya-WiFi-...084.11156943300

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post May 13 2023, 12:45 AM

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QUOTE(andrekua2 @ May 13 2023, 12:39 AM)
Had another Tapo P110 smart plug with energy monitoring failing.

First one was monitoring fridge. This one was monitoring my kettle. Previously my smart switches were failing one by one due to bad caps. Will warranty this one and once warranty is over, might open up and see why it fail. Suspect also caps failing.
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How long have you been using this? I wonder if it could it be due to intermittent high current draw (kettle/fridge)? or maybe heat generated during the high current draw?
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post Jan 24 2025, 11:44 PM

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Just sharing my experience on previous doorbell/chime bell...it was nice while it was working. But for some reason it burnt out...it just old technology. So I removed the chime box and fixed a 3 pin power point there, and bought a simple wireless door bell and fixed it there, and at my door/gate, its couple with battery-less bell switch, never regretted. Been working for 10 yrs now!

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post May 13 2025, 08:26 PM

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QUOTE(DragonReine @ May 13 2025, 05:49 PM)
Oh I didn't think of this, thank you!

Although I think what I remember from research in past is that such relays are for low ampere (10A), are there models meant for high-power appliances like air conditioner and water heater?
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yes, 16A is available, if Im not mistaken, I did see 20A as well.
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post Dec 10 2025, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Dec 10 2025, 09:58 AM)
I have this lights powered by USB 5V... is there something like a smart USB switch? WHere I can on and off remotely?

I mean I could use a smart switch then put a adaptor and then cable... but thinking if there's already one in the market?
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What kinda lights are those and where is it located? Maybe some pictures would help visualize?

I have couple of USB connections such as cooling fan, etc and I used tuya smart adapter at the power point to control and I do have one power level setting to auto switch ON
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post Dec 10 2025, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Dec 10 2025, 01:24 PM)
It is power source for my prayer altar... the lighting using USB 5V interface haiya.

So was thinking how to kinda on and off it remotely.
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Here are some options for your consideration

https://shopee.com.my/Black-Smart-Adapter-T...23-c009a43207d7

https://shopee.com.my/SMATRUL-Tuya-Wifi-Sma...a1-479903aa54a2

https://shopee.com.my/Tuya-Smart-WiFi-Micro...8d-b144aaf57d95

https://shopee.com.my/UseeLink-tuya-socket-...08-cc38074e85f6


 

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