# \[APP\] Tuya - Connect any Tuya device with Homey (by Tuya Inc. / Athom)

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**Created:** [March 21, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-connect-any-tuya-device-with-homey-by-tuya-inc-athom/106779 "2024-03-21T15:55:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
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For (still) unsupported devices, and if they’re paired to the TuyaSmart / SmartLife phone app, you can install them as “Other” Tuya device

> ![Screenshot_20240610-234735_Homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/3/63def0cf195d791cd83517076a64e382d4ed2cb8.jpeg)

and control them with an [advanced virtual device](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-advanced-virtual-device-device-capabilities-app-with-unique-text-status-indicator/68198) and some flows.

#### Example for curtains/blinds/roller shutters

Adv. virtual device:  
I created one with an Off/On control for Open/Close, and a slider control for position

> ![Screenshot_20240610-233821_Homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/7/f/7fe78c2c137d611453210405b709d6ec82665769.jpeg)

Device settings:

> ![Screenshot_20240610-232700_Homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/1/2153b6e3a1af1289076d38045ac703cd86653ae4.jpeg)

Flows

> ![Screenshot_20240610-233413_Homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/e/0/e073565511ea92130817e9cc6eb51ff1557dd41b.jpeg)

> ![Screenshot_20240610-233534_Homey](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/7/d/7d07122ae5fd1660b7572f0fd8f68f51c2dbaab4.jpeg)

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