Tuya Smart and Smart Life V3.15.0 Release Notes
APP Development > Tuya Smart & Smart Life
Version: 20200221
1. Added button to view Smart Camera device information in one screen in Topbar
If there are two or more Smart Camera devices in one home, the Topbar will show a button for viewing Smart Camera device information in one screen. By adding this button in the Topbar, users can access the function in one click, improving the user experience.
Description of Figure 1: A screenshot of the Tuya app's home screen displaying multiple smart camera devices. The top bar (Topbar) features a new button for consolidated camera information. The screen shows device names like '视频-SC021-WR2', 'Mini 7S Class', 'TestRN', 'SC111-WK2-内测-H264', and 'SC021-WR2-内测(2...)', with status indicators like 'Offline'. It also displays weather information ('Moderate Rain', '57 °F', 'Excellent', 'Outdoor Wind') and navigation icons ('Home', 'Smart', 'Me').
2. Show guidance when connecting Smart Cameradevices
When a user adds a second Smart Camera device at home, this guidance will appear on the home page. It will only appear one time.
Description of Figure 2: A screenshot of the Tuya app's 'Welcome Home' screen, presenting a guidance message for adding a second Smart Camera. The message suggests 'View multiple camera videos in one screen' and includes a 'Got It' button. The screen displays various device icons and names such as 'SC012-WD2 Smart C...', '智能摄像机-vdevo', 'Geeni Smart Scale Pr...', and 'CD98I-A/CD98E-...'. Bottom navigation icons are also visible.
3. Supported camera configuration guide map can be customized
The QR code scanning and pairing process now supports the [Scan QR Code with Camera] page, which can be customized.
Description of Figure 3: A screenshot of the Tuya app's 'Use Camera to Scan QR C...' screen. It instructs the user to tap 'Next' and scan a QR code with the mobile phone camera from a distance of 15 cm to 20 cm. A visual diagram illustrates a phone pointing at a QR code with a distance indicator. A 'Continue' button is present.
4. Supported mark messages as read in Message Center
For alarm messages in the Message Center, users can now mark multiple or all messages as read.
Description of Figure 4: A screenshot of the Tuya app's 'Message Center' displaying alarm messages. The interface allows users to select multiple messages and mark them as read. It shows dates ('14 February') and timestamps for alarms such as '移动侦测' (Motion Detection) and '有人逗留' (Someone Loitering). Action buttons like 'Edit', 'Done', 'Select All', 'Delete', and 'Mark all as read' are visible.
5. Supported Panel-Entrance-Add/Delete Scene, Add/Delete Automation
Users can manage scenes and automations via the APP-Device Panel:
- Add/Delete scenes and automations.
- Execute automations with a single tap.
- Edit the names of scenes and automations.
- Edit the content of scenes and automations.
The page will automatically refresh once the names of the scene and automation are saved.
Description of Figure 5: Three screenshots illustrating the Tuya app's interface for scene and automation management. The first shows a screen for a '蓝牙门锁-vdevo' (Bluetooth Door Lock) with options like 'child lock off', 'Anti-lock off', and 'door state unknown'. The second screen indicates 'No smart scenes/automations created yet'. The third displays a 'zigbee 场景开关' (Zigbee Scene Switch) with a 'Tap to Run' option. Bottom navigation icons include 'Alarm', 'Member manageme...', 'Opening record', and 'Set'.
6. After creating the group of devices, user can change the device icon
Users can choose to select a picture from their album or take a new photo to change the device icon.
Description of Figure 6: A screenshot of the Tuya app showing options to change a device icon. A 'Select a picture source' dialog is presented with options 'Take Photo' and 'Select from Album', along with a 'Cancel' button. The device depicted is a smart plug. Fields for 'Icon', 'Group Name', and 'Group Location' are visible.
7. Optimized the pairing process
This function currently only supports Tuya Smart V3.15.0 and above.
7.0.1 New functions
- Supported New user guide.
- Supported Device adding guide New user notice.
- Supported Details and video guide.
- Supported Device list – Pairing (Bluetooth) with One-tap and Turn on Bluetooth notification.
- Supported Device list – New products notice.
Description of Figure 7: A screenshot of the Tuya app's 'Welcome Home' screen, prompting the user to 'Add Device' with the message 'No devices, please add'. An 'Add Device' button is prominent.
Description of Figure 8: Two screenshots illustrating Wi-Fi connection steps during device pairing. The first confirms the need for a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal. The second displays an error message: 'Incorrect password is a common cause of network configuration failure.'
Description of Figure 9: A screenshot showing a video player interface for a 'Smart Single Plug' with the title 'Device Reset Guide'. Playback controls and a duration of '00:00:29' are visible.
Description of Figure 10: Two screenshots related to device pairing. The first shows a list of device categories and types, including 'Electrician', 'Lighting', 'Large Home Appliances', 'Small Home Appliances', 'Kitchen Appliances', 'Security & Sensors', 'Exercise & Health', with specific device types like 'Socket (GPRS)', 'sig_pc (Bluetooth)', 'wf_zigbeecjkg', 'Power Strip (Bluetooth)', 'Scenario Light Socket (Zigbee)', 'Scenario Light Socket (Bluetooth)', 'Socket (Wi-Fi)'. A pop-up 'Devices to be added: 1' is shown for a 'Figerprint L...' device. The second screenshot displays a prompt to 'Enable Bluetooth to facilitate addition of some Wi-Fi devices' with options to 'Allow access to Bluetooth' and 'Turn On Bluetooth'.
Description of Figure 11: A screenshot of the Tuya app's 'Search Devices' interface, featuring categories like '电工' (Electrician), '大家电' (Large Appliances), '照明' (Lighting), '家居安防' (Home Security), '环境电器' (Environmental Appliances), '传感器' (Sensors), '厨房电器' (Kitchen Appliances). It lists device types such as '插座' (Socket), '插排' (Power Strip), and '开关' (Switch).
8. Optimized Automatic location setting
The city used in automation conditions is now set based on the location of your home.
Description of Figure 12: A screenshot of the Tuya app's location setting screen. It includes temperature controls ranging from '-40°C' to '40°C' and a city selection interface. The current city is displayed as '南京' (Nanjing), and the current location as '杭州' (Hangzhou). A list of Chinese cities is provided for selection, accompanied by an alphabetical index (A-Z).
9. Optimized taking and uploading photos
The consumer end can now edit device and group icons by taking a photo or selecting an image from the album.
Description of Figure 13: A screenshot similar to the one in section 6, presenting the 'Select a picture source' dialog with options 'Take Photo' and 'Select from Album'. The device icon shown is for an '空气净化器' (Air Purifier).
10. OEM App Support
Among the previously mentioned functions, the OEM App supports or will soon support the configured functions:
- Supported camera configuration guide map can be customized.
- Optimized the pairing process.
(Because some configuration functions on the IoT platform are still under development, they will not be released simultaneously with the public version of the app. If necessary, please contact the dedicated account manager to open.)