# \[HOW TO\] Get started with Tuya cloud

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-started-with-tuya-cloud/42604>\
**Category:** Tutorials\
**Tags:** tutorial\
**Created:** [February 8, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-started-with-tuya-cloud/42604 "2021-02-08T08:39:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 5, 2023, 7:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-get-started-with-tuya-cloud/42604/79 "2023-04-05T07:21:59Z")

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> [@Caseda](#):
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> If you could please keep the conversation in English, then more people will be able to participate and help you. If you would rather not o

You probably need to extend your Tuya Cloud API trial.

Check following link under “Q2: Will I be billed after the free trial of the API service expires?”

> [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Tuya Cloud - This app allows you to connect Homey to the Tuya cloud](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-tuya-cloud/21313):
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> Tuya Cloud app NOTE: This app is no longer actively maintained, only PR (Pull Requests) will be merged and published as update; The developer does not respond to questions / requests any longer. App store: Test version (with more supported devices): Homey App for the Tuya cloud The word API will be used often. So, what is that about? API = special developed connection between Homey and Tuya servers The official API is now supported. It requires an extra development account and keys. Th…

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