# \[APP\] Tuya - Smart Life. Smart Living **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Tags:** official, homey\ **Created:** [December 11, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735 "2025-12-11T13:00:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 22
**Author:** ![Morgan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/morgan/32/15416_2.png) [@Morgan](https://community.homey.app/u/Morgan)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/437 "2026-08-13T07:28:27Z")
English, plz ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Johan\_Kluijfhout](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/johan_kluijfhout/32/78869_2.png) [@Johan\_Kluijfhout](https://community.homey.app/u/Johan_Kluijfhout)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/438 "2026-08-13T13:02:02Z")
I created a virtual Tuya plug according to the ‘manual’ and added it to Flow using the timeline and restart app as described above. Is it correct that an ‘error’ is returned when you hover the mouse over these lines? ![IMG_20260813_145622](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/3/6/3600418bb4ac7a4e75e6e3e1855a081cdd857048.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/439 "2026-08-13T13:21:18Z")
Yes ---
**Author:** ![kaylan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kaylan/32/172095_2.png) [@kaylan](https://community.homey.app/u/kaylan)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/440 "2026-08-13T17:39:59Z")
You mentioned a manual, could you tell me where you found it? ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/441 "2026-08-13T18:16:58Z")
> [@smarthomesven](#): > > Open the Tuya/SmartLife mobile app, click + → Scan QR Code and scan this QR: > > ![copyImage](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/4/a/4a532152753f3a87ea3229b61e3e428b7e69586e.png) > > You will now get a virtual switch device that you can use (add as Plug in Homey) . ---
**Author:** ![Autogedrocht](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/autogedrocht/32/103824_2.png) [@Autogedrocht](https://community.homey.app/u/Autogedrocht)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/442 "2026-08-13T20:35:01Z")
I hope there is final solution soon, having so much trouble with Tuya. It works like 50% of the time. ---
**Author:** ![Roger\_Gorissen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/roger_gorissen/32/9534_2.png) [@Roger\_Gorissen](https://community.homey.app/u/Roger_Gorissen)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/443 "2026-08-13T23:11:22Z")
> [@smarthomesven](#): > > You will now get a virtual switch device that you can use (add as Plug in Homey) And then? How to use the virtual switch? Do we have to make a new Tuya device? How does it solve the problem of the nom-responding devices in relation to restarting the Tuya app? ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/444 "2026-08-13T23:13:19Z")
Like this: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/9/8/98df9d2bc637b9f2798ee49697893019909e9b58.png) Every 15 Minutes → Virtual switch: toggle and then connect the Error line to the Restart app Tuya ---
**Author:** ![Joep\_Vullings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/joep_vullings/32/9293_2.png) [@Joep\_Vullings](https://community.homey.app/u/Joep_Vullings)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/445 "2026-08-14T07:32:10Z")
This QR has expired. Where can I find a new one? ---
**Author:** ![Roger\_Gorissen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/roger_gorissen/32/9534_2.png) [@Roger\_Gorissen](https://community.homey.app/u/Roger_Gorissen)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/446 "2026-08-14T09:34:51Z")
Thanks! Will give it a try. Only works with advanced flows, because you have to act on an error. ---
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/447 "2026-08-14T10:50:03Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/d/f/dfc00ee485f97870fce01afa5665d01927b329e5.png) You can just pick any random switch device from [Smart Electrical Supplies | Expo Powered by Tuya](https://m.tuyaexpo.com/smart/CT9cn90yyaumny), most of them have an “Online Control Panel” QR code ---
**Author:** ![Bubiai\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9f8e36/32.png) [@Bubiai\_2](https://community.homey.app/u/Bubiai_2)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/448 "2026-08-14T19:23:16Z")
Testing every 45 mins. Winter is coming… hope I won’t need a defibrillator.🙂 Anyone doing any better? Please share your experience ![SmartSelect_20260814_221206_Chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/4/b/4ba48c8de8e5fa399b389f5a05b12579c8193cbe.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MikeT87](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/miket87/32/113305_2.png) [@MikeT87](https://community.homey.app/u/MikeT87)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/449 "2026-08-14T20:47:06Z")
Ik heb ontzettend veel problemen met Tuya. Elke keer na een x aantal minuten zijn de Tuya apparaten niet meer bedienbaar met Homey. De app resetten is het enige wat dan nog werkt. Zeer irritant. Zijn hier oplossingen voor? -- -- I have a lot of problems with Tuya. Every time after an x few minutes, the Tuya devices are no longer operable with Homey. Resetting the app is the only thing that still works. Very annoying. Are there solutions for this? ---
**Author:** ![Reidar\_Skuland](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/reidar_skuland/32/120735_2.png) [@Reidar\_Skuland](https://community.homey.app/u/Reidar_Skuland)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/450 "2026-08-14T21:47:54Z")
I use this workaround: I solved the problem by creating a flow that tests whether a dedicated Tuya plug is working. The test runs every hour. If the plug works, nothing happens. If the plug does not work, a new flow is triggered to reset the Tuya app. I use three flows to do this, though it could likely be done with fewer. Flow 1 turns on the Tuya plug. Flow 2 checks if it turned on; if it is on, it turns it off and nothing further happens. If it is off, Flow 3 starts and resets the Tuya app. ---
**Author:** ![kaylan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kaylan/32/172095_2.png) [@kaylan](https://community.homey.app/u/kaylan)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/451 "2026-08-14T23:02:49Z")
Since 12:00 PM today, I’ve been using the workaround that others here are also using: a flow that turns the virtual plug on or off every 15 minutes and, if it doesn’t respond, restarts the Tuya app. Just to be safe, I’ve also set up a notification whenever everything is working correctly. Strangely enough, everything has been working consistently well so far, and the virtual plug has been responding as expected every time. Let’s wait and see how it goes overnight, but I’m curious whether others are still experiencing the same issues. Perhaps Tuya has finally made the necessary adjustment to the limit. ---
**Author:** ![MikeT87](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/miket87/32/113305_2.png) [@MikeT87](https://community.homey.app/u/MikeT87)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/452 "2026-08-15T06:08:54Z")
Can you share the flow (screenshot)? ---
**Author:** ![Reidar\_Skuland](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/reidar_skuland/32/120735_2.png) [@Reidar\_Skuland](https://community.homey.app/u/Reidar_Skuland)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/453 "2026-08-15T07:54:01Z")
![1000021410](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/9/89375f9759a8238f3eeb6c851693e4cc16ffd814.png) Flow 1 ![1000021411](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/9/4/94cbd01063f3d7ecd852eb9f4f908dabb3cf959b.png) Flow 2 ![1000021412](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/3/f/3f66785f9d3a990031c1b046f05c908448f45d27.png) Flow 3 ---
**Author:** ![boldor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/boldor/32/101931_2.png) [@boldor](https://community.homey.app/u/boldor)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/454 "2026-08-15T10:41:13Z")
Just recently, I switched to the Tuya Local app to avoid this issue. The Tuya Local app states that it also works without an internet connection. It takes a bit of work to set up, because you first need to create a developer account in order to retrieve all the device IDs and encryption keys. Just sharing this information in case it’s helpful. ---
**Author:** ![kaylan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kaylan/32/172095_2.png) [@kaylan](https://community.homey.app/u/kaylan)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/455 "2026-08-15T10:42:32Z")
I created one Advanced Flow that basically handles everything needed for this. I’ve noticed that some people create three regular flows, but personally, I would recommend using just one Advanced Flow to keep everything clear and organized. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/6/66b0413f4556c0e1142d703b67f4b6f1cd8fe681.png) ---
**Author:** ![kaylan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kaylan/32/172095_2.png) [@kaylan](https://community.homey.app/u/kaylan)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735/456 "2026-08-15T10:47:57Z")
**Update:** At 2:31 AM last night, Tuya stopped working and the app was restarted. This is the only restart that has occurred in the past 24 hours. [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735.md?page=21) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/app-tuya-smart-life-smart-living/146735.md?page=23)