# Using multiple Tuya Zigbee Gateways

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/using-multiple-tuya-zigbee-gateways/92432>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Tags:** app, zigbee, homey-pro\
**Created:** [October 21, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/using-multiple-tuya-zigbee-gateways/92432 "2023-10-21T13:14:54Z")\
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8(!) hubs? Why? And yea I know you mentioned having a big home. One can build just one big zigbee mesh by using enough mains powered zigbee devices (which act as hop/repeater) all over the place.

When you want to control / read out ALL of your Tuya zigbee devices connected to your Zemismart hubs:  
 → install the Tuya Cloud app.

Note: it only works together with the mobile phone apps ‘Tuya Smart’ or ‘Smart Life’. Meaning, your zigbee devices should be paired with one of these apps.

Note2: The app is not actively maintained anymore, but it works fine.

Carefully follow instructions in post #1 of the app thread below, and take your time to configure the necessary stuff:

> [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] 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 Tuya Cloud app NOTE: This app is no longer actively maintained, only PR (Pull Requests) will be merged and published as update; The developer does not respond to questions / requests any longer.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…

When a device is not supported when you want to add it to the Tuya Cloud app, use the workarounds ‘tap-to-run’ and/or ‘RAW commands’  
Both mentioned clearly in the same post #1.

One big disadvantage, imho, is you’ll need internet to communicate with your zigbee devices. While zigbee is a local protocol.

Big advantage using Tuya hubs: any Tuya zigbee device is supported, which you can’t say when connecting them with Homey zigbee.

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