5 of the Best Tuya Smart Devices (According to Amazon Reviews)

From smart speakers that greet you every morning with news and music to security cameras that alert you to suspicious activity, there are several must-have smart devices that make everyday life more convenient. The most popular smart home automation platforms include Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These systems have matured over the years and are compatible with countless devices.

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Tuya is an alternative IoT platform that allows you to connect a similar variety of smart home devices with features that make it easier for them to communicate with each other. Similar to Google Home or Amazon Alexa, you can pair compatible products such as light bulbs, security cameras or temperature monitors within the Tuya app and control them via your smartphone.

Amazon contains many offers on various products compatible with the Tuya Smart app. But can these devices be trusted? Based on user reviews and ratings, we have put together a selection of the best Tuya smart devices that you can buy. You can find out more about our methodology at the end of this reading.

One of the quickest ways to add some personality to your space is to flood it with good light. The Daybetter Smart Wi-Fi LED lights are $23.99 and give you 50 feet of RGB lighting in a strip format. This makes it easier to stick them behind a monitor, TV or even a desk where the light can reflect off the wall. The lights can be configured using the Tuya Smart app, but you can also control them using voice commands using Alexa and Google Home. You also get an IR remote control if you'd rather not connect it to any of your devices.

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Since the LEDs are RGB, you can choose any color and adjust the brightness level you want. You can bend or even cut the strip along the marked lines. However, make sure you do this precisely to avoid damaging the remaining LEDs. Thanks to the 3M adhesive side, it is easy to attach to any surface.

With an average rating of 4.3 stars and 23,000 total reviews, the Daybetter Smart Wi-Fi LED Lights are one of the most popular and well-received Tuya-compatible devices you can buy on Amazon. Although you can start with 50 feet, you have options up to 200 feet. Most customers talk about how easy these lights are to set up and highlight the many themes available in the companion app.

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If you prefer something a little less flashy, the Daybetter Tuya Smart Bulbs might be of interest to you. These cost $26.99 for a four-pack and work without the need for a separate hub. The lamps each have a power of 9W and can be set to any of the 16 million available colors of the RGB spectrum. Like the LED strip light, these lamps can be controlled with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Otherwise, you can set these up in the Tuya Smart app to turn on and off at specific times. Installation is as easy as screwing it into a compatible light socket and connecting it to the app. Like many smart devices in this price range, these can only be connected to the 2.4GHz frequency band of your Wi-Fi – but once set up, controlling them from your phone shouldn't be a problem.

The Daybetter Tuya Smart Light Bulbs have over 7,500 reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4.2 stars. If four smart bulbs aren't enough for your needs, you can grab a pack of six or twelve bulbs and control them all via the Tuya Smart app. Once again, reviewers on Amazon praise the easy setup process, although you may also want to look at other smart lighting brands if brightness is of utmost importance.

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This Wi-Fi door and window sensor from Senckit allows you to easily monitor whether doors or windows in your home have been opened or closed while you are away. You can purchase a single device for $12.99, making it an affordable alternative to comprehensive alarm systems if you only need occasional alarms. You don't need a separate hub and the sensor is battery-powered, so there's no tangled cables.

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You can install these sensors in more inconspicuous places like closets or a garage and be notified when a door is opened or closed. Once set up, you can view historical records using the Tuya Smart app on Android and iOS. If you prefer using Alexa or Google Assistant, you can check the status of your doors and windows with simple voice commands. A benefit of being compatible with the Tuya Smart app is that you can configure the sensor to automatically turn smart lights on or off when a door is opened or closed.

The product has an above-average rating of 3.8 stars from 1,100 reviews on Amazon. Like most smart devices on this list, you can purchase several of them and have them installed in different locations for the different doors and windows in your home. Occasionally, customers received devices that did not work as intended, but Amazon's 30-day return policy should accommodate such issues.

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For $22, you can purchase the Smart Wi-Fi Temperature Humidity Monitor, which will notify you of temperature levels on your phone. You can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit and place this monitor in your room or in special locations such as a wine cellar where monitoring temperature and humidity levels may be important. It connects via the Tuya Smart app and requires a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network to operate.

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You can verbally ask Alexa or Google Assistant for the temperature or humidity and the Smart Monitor will return the information. Like the door sensor, this product supports smart linking that allows you to control other devices in your room, such as: B. a dehumidifier to control as soon as certain conditions are met. The monitor shows the date, time and day of the week at a glance. Since the sensors operate 24/7, this temperature and humidity monitor is powered via a micro USB port.

This temperature and humidity monitor has over 700 reviews on Amazon with an average rating of 3.9 stars. People who have purchased this accessory claim that it is easy to set up and connects and communicates easily with the Tuya Smart app.

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There's no shortage of great security cameras that work with Google Home. For people with an already well-connected Tuya setup at home, this smart life security camera from Nicemood, priced at $41.99, can prove to be a good option. The security camera has a 3 megapixel sensor with support for full color and IR night vision. It works on the 2.4GHz WiFi protocol and comes with installation instructions, a power adapter and a mounting bracket in the box.

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The camera pans and tilts and supports motion detection, which automatically starts recording and sends an alert to your phone. It is also equipped with two-way audio thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker. The camera has an IP66 protection rating, which should protect it from rain. While you can pay a subscription fee to store recorded videos in the cloud, this is optional as the camera can store footage locally on a microSD card.

The Tuya Smart Life Security Camera has a 4.1-star rating on Amazon with just over 200 reviews. Despite being the most expensive recommendation on this list, it delivers on its monitoring promise quite well – as customer reviews on Amazon attest.

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Adding tech to your home can seem exciting, but there are certain smart home devices you should avoid, such as products that don't have enough reviews or come from no-name brands. For this list, we have only selected products that are compatible with the Tuya Smart ecosystem and have received a decent number of positive reviews on Amazon.

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We took into account not only a product's overall rating, but also how many people rated it. If you're purchasing items for which you can't find expert reviews online, be sure to check out the Customer Reviews section of Amazon, paying particular attention to feedback from verified buyers.