Just learned about this channel and Tuya-Convert. I am over the moon. You're a rock star brother. So much great info, very useful, great approach. Thank you for doing this.
I can tell you're a real professional because of the amount of references and other smarthome content creators you cite in your description, and it is indeed a truly healthy description worth reading. Truly awesome of you to provide that extra, as if producing a video isn't hard enough. I mean I was already subscribed to you, but I had to shout out about that as another reason new viewers should subscribe to you. Thank you!
Just did this yesterday, didn't have your video figured it was way to obscure to have it documented. It was an all day affair for me because Linux refused to find/install the dependencies, and then when I tried the docker container that didn't want to work right either. Luckily I did get it working, but I completely took apart my TESSAN A4L and was going to do it via serial... man I am glad I got this working that would have been one heck of a soldering job. Now this is actually my favorite switch! 4 plugs, Tasmota, USB, for about $20 but I cant find more of them to buy anywhere!
Great Job Rob!! excited for some of the future items you spoke about. Starting to buy Tuya items just in case I may need them in the future! come on Amazon lightening deals
Great Video as always. The Template Command in the Development Branch of Tasmota will allow for sharing of all those plug configurations easily. Single Line of JSON.
Love your content! Between you and Andreas Spiess, all my questions are answered with such solid detail. Would these dimmer switches work to replace the standard light switch with the dimmer slider on the side?
Do you have a video on how to hook up a fan/light combo so I can control them separately. This is one thing that drives me crazy in my house. I have no smart devices yet, but my Raspberry Pi will be arriving today.
We should contact tuya they are going against customers wishes by patching this. They need to make it easier for custom firmware. They don't loose money from custom firmware I'd anything they make more money from accepting it. Shelly is doing it with Shelly it doesn't even void the warranty if you flash it with a different firmware
I did mention that to them when I replied, but the problem is that Tuya is actually selling their product (the Wi-Fi module and cloud service) to other manufacturers, so it is problematic for their business model.
Which is understandable. A majority of their users will use the cloud services due to the fact that most people are not power users they want a plug and play experience. People who flash it make a very small (but important part) of the customer base. If they do block it. Those power users will go elsewhere. And even tho they are only a small part they could in turn find a different company that does fit those needs and that company Kay end of going after tuyas regular customer base.
hey - my device Arlec smart plugs from Australia apparently are rebadged tuya smart plugs PC189HA - are not on the support list. anyone had any luck firmware updating these? Also is tasmota google home compatible?
Great video! FYI - Tuya-convert doesn't require wired connection. I successfully flashed a few switches using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. You just need to connect keyboard and monitor.
Hi thanks for the Video Tuya Convert flash works fine with the DW Sensor (TYMC-1 Earykong) after finding the Trick to re-awake it every 3 seconds but now i stuck on the working of the sensor i dont find a working setting for it in Tasmota Any help why
Excellent video. Worked perfectly when flashing my downlights. I have 4 downlights controlled by Node-Red through MQTT and the wife is happy. Do you know if there is a way to synchronize the built-in Tasmota effects (scheme 3)? Tasmota can cycle through colors, but each light starts and cycles to a different color. It would be great if they could all have the same color pattern by default, otherwise I'll have to find a way to do it through Node-Red.
Great video. So just to confirm: the Martin Jerry dimmer and standard switch will work with the Tuya convert? No need to take them apart and solder wires for flashing like digiblur demonstrated? I bought a ton of the Martin Jerry’s and this would save a lot of my time.
Rob - Love the videos. Thank you. I am relatively new to home automation, and I have set up a Raspberry Pi with Hass.IO. I added some TP-Link switches - so far so good. I am trying to add more switches and sockets to enable more automation... Question... Do you need to update your Topgreener plugs and Martin Jerry switches with Tasmota firmware to get them into Hass.IO? Thanks... -Bill
Hey there! Great video!. I am just getting started with home automation and am looking at converting my smart plugs to Tasmota. One thing you mentioned concerns me though. You say that once the wifi information is entered you can't change it. Do you mean ever or I would have to just re-flash the device? Thanks for the video and keep up the good work!
Can I change the firmware of my tuya bulb, I really don't enjoy the way it looks in the app and its functionality l. Would I be able to take firmware from another smart bulb?
Rob Is this method still working? Should we try this after connecting to tuya app on phone or just try this method once we buy without connecting to tuya app. Please clarify
Really cool video. Has anyone tried to flash their own developed firmware with this using an Arduino IDE generated bin? If so, what board to configure (I assume generic ESP8266)?
So, currently I'm using Z-wave GE Fan Control on my Master Bedroom and Living Room. I was told that, for safety reasons, it was not wise to hook-up one of these smart switches to a fan. Can you comment on this? I would love to be able to control the fans in my kids rooms. Thanks!
You can control fan speed with a triac but it requires a slightly different circuit (and may cause the motor to whine). A few manufacturers sell triac fan controllers, but I haven't played with them very much.
That is the purpose of the database that I'm creating. Being in the US I don't have any information about EU switches, but I'm hoping users will submit EU style switches that I can add.
@@TheHookUp I found a local company selling this www.emag.ro/intrerupator-smart-dublu-wifi-ego-home-compatibil-cu-amazon-alexa-google-home-ifttt-ps-16-tes2/pd/DQW4QCBBM/?ref=BestDeal_rec_1&provider=rec&recid=rec_5_rec_5_41cf62747142f311188cd002f656c66c_1550841991. I email the manufacturer and he replied inside the product there are TUYA WiFi Modules TYWE1S or TYWE2S. I would like to get one, flash Tasmota and configure any of the touches for turning on light, but on long press to pull up/down the outdoor motorised rollers (controlled by Shelly 2). I need this kind of HW control for the rollers (kids, grandparents...) and clearly avoid adding another traditional switch (holes, wires, ....mess). Do you think this scenario is possible if I flash Tasmota on it?
The Hook Up Very cool to list all your fellow UA-camrs. To all: Totally recommend to watch the video about Tyya security. Worth every second of tour time.
I'm hoping to make the process very IFTTT like, it will generate a set of backlog commands that you can then just copy/paste into the tasmota console to set it up.
Have watched the video about 1/2 dz times to wrap me head around what you have done. Now I have a question. In my new house master bedroom as you walk in i have a 3 gang box and a 2 gang box. In the 3 gang from left to right is a switch which controls 4 canister lights that have dimable leds. next switch is for 2 lights over bed, again canister led. Third switch operates a plug. 2 gang box has a fan switch and a fan light switch. These are all standard cheap decor style switches. I would like to know the commenters views on what they should be replaced with. Thanks
I think it depends on what you want to be able to do with them, how much you like to "tinker", and your price point. Do you have a grand idea of a "perfect control scheme"?
@@TheHookUp After watching the video on the Martin Jerry switches, i like what they do. They seem fairly easy to flash with firmware. I want the lights to turn on/off and be dimmable. I want the fan to have different speeds, and to control the plug. Really do not want to tinker with a shelly or sonoff. Used sonoff for over a year and they were a pita to set up before tasmotto. I have hassio set up on a nuc. Using a Synology Nas to do backups. I used most of the hardware in my older house, I am starting to revamp it with my new home.
I’m looking for a WiFi dimmer that supports a 3-way configuration. Tuya or other brand that would allow flashing to tasmota. I haven’t been able to find anything that supports everything I’m looking for. Any suggestions?
The topgreener dimmer has tuya-convert capability and a wire marked "traveler". This would work for a 3 way, but would only support dimming from the one switch, not both. amzn.to/2EmIHEN
Awesome, thanks Rob. I must have missed that when I was going through the dimmers listed on your website. The 3-way capability might be something that’s useful to others, maybe consider adding it to the specs for each dimmer and maybe on the switch page? Thanks again!
Hey rob- I have a bunch of tuya bulbs. I understand tuya convert no longer works- but can you still flash them the soldering method and, if so, do you have a guide? I’m not afraid to open them up to get WLED on them.
@@TheHookUp oldish. One of them has a TYWE3L which, from what I can find, is an ESP8266 (I believe I have 3x of these bulbs). If memory serves me, it’s my newest bulb. I haven’t opened any of my 4 Lumimam bulbs yet. They are much more glued together and are circa 2018- 2019 era. I’m not sure what constitutes old/new bulb. They are all (unfortunately) updated passed tuya convert firmware.
Awesome video! Just one question, has anyone managed to use Tasmota with a Tuya smart lock? I currently can't find any solution for using my smart lock locally :( Keep up the good work!
I have my Teckin (Tuya) bulb that I flashed with the tasmota firmware successfully. However once I get it onto my network after about a minute or so it resets to factory defaults and I don't know why.
@@TheHookUp Yes I did, I did a OTA flash and got access to the device from my cell phone, set up my Wi-Fi parameters, it connected to my network, and then shortly after reaching the config page from my desktop it reset and started broadcasting its Tasmota SSID, disconnecting from the network and reseting all information in the process.
@@draven4464 hmmm, strange. I think tasmota has a button that you can hold down to revert back to wifi manager. Maybe whatever config you used set that button to an always grounded pin?
The Hook Up thanks for the answer. After flashing has the function of hand 🖐 controlling the curtain (when you drag and it starts moving) still remained?
@@SmartHomeLearning Tasmota firmware. Yes, the buttons still work but I haven't posted a configuration for it because I feel like I overcomplicated it... I've been meaning to sit down and make a simpler configuration, but I keep putting it off since my solution works fine.
@@TheHookUp Hi! Any chances to see your configuration of gpio against sonoff components/features for the ex-tuya (tasmota) curtain motor would you kindly?
If you have a spare router you can make an ssid to match whatever you put in and leave the pw blank. Connect your computer and plug to the new network and fix the settings.
@@TheHookUp so a sufficiently sturdy extention cord should work? You just wire nut the load, neutral, and ground from the cord to the smart outlet and plug the ext cord into a wall outlet? Assuming the 'out' lead is left unattached but covered? Thanks.
@@jammin4284 Correct. Yes, make sure you have a wire nut covering the "load" wire so you don't electrocute yourself when you turn the switch on while testing.
@@TheHookUp worked like a champ, thanks! Do you have any safety concerns using products like these in wall switches? I know the cheaper ones arent UL certified. Have you heard any stories on the smart home dark web about any 'failures'?
How did you get the long press to work on the Martin Jerry? I enabled switchmode1: 5 but don't see any commands sent in mqtt when long held. I know you said there were some rules to be done and there would be a link but don't see it.
Plus Local means faster. My local devices trigger faster than my cloud ones plus when the internet is down the house still works - I figured it out the other day when we had a storm that killed my internet services for about a day.
Hi. Been learning and enjoying your channel. Tuya seems very interesting but how do you feel about it being a Chinese company? If every conceivable smart IoT device has some kind of Tuya footprint are we not at risk of some kind of cyber threat from China one day should things between the US and them get nasty?
Perhaps I am missing the point of your video. Reflashing ESP8266 s has been done many times, so what is suddenly so different about reflashing devices that can be controlled by the tuya app? Connect an FTDI interface and reflash with any software you want, why the fiddling with tuya convert and a raspberry?
No opening devices, no soldering, huge range of compatible devices, I was able to flash 10 devices in just over an hour... Probably would have taken 6+ hours before, not to mention there are devices that cannot be opened without doing damage.
Hi Rob! I've made custom dimmer boards called the QuinLED (Specifically right now the QuinLED-Quad and QuinLED-Deca) which integrates natively with Home Assistant and allows you to take control of your LED light strips! It's a DIY project anyone can build themselves and I have an information website about everything LED at quinled.info . Check out the following video where I demonstrate how the boards work in Home Assistant: ua-cam.com/video/Sd77zavUyjM/v-deo.html p.s. Awesome video, I'm actually in the process of making a video about it myself but then with smart plugs which I flash to ESPhome!
@@TheHookUp Yeah, I believe you made a ceiling lamp with several lights and an ESP32 a while back, I saw that, I've been following for a while! :) Thnx for the add.
Thanks this helped me a lot.. I run Proxmox and i ran into a script that creates a container that uses a wireless card attached to the Proxmox server to run the firmware converter. Here's the link, hope it can help others. github.com/whiskerz007/proxmox_tuya-convert_container
Another fantastic video Rob! Thanks for including me in that list of HA Rockstars.. This community is really top-notch!
Just learned about this channel and Tuya-Convert. I am over the moon. You're a rock star brother. So much great info, very useful, great approach. Thank you for doing this.
I can tell you're a real professional because of the amount of references and other smarthome content creators you cite in your description, and it is indeed a truly healthy description worth reading. Truly awesome of you to provide that extra, as if producing a video isn't hard enough. I mean I was already subscribed to you, but I had to shout out about that as another reason new viewers should subscribe to you. Thank you!
Thanks for your support and encouragement!
Just did this yesterday, didn't have your video figured it was way to obscure to have it documented. It was an all day affair for me because Linux refused to find/install the dependencies, and then when I tried the docker container that didn't want to work right either. Luckily I did get it working, but I completely took apart my TESSAN A4L and was going to do it via serial... man I am glad I got this working that would have been one heck of a soldering job. Now this is actually my favorite switch! 4 plugs, Tasmota, USB, for about $20 but I cant find more of them to buy anywhere!
This answered my twitter question. Thank you sir!
Great Job Rob!! excited for some of the future items you spoke about. Starting to buy Tuya items just in case I may need them in the future! come on Amazon lightening deals
Great Video as always. The Template Command in the Development Branch of Tasmota will allow for sharing of all those plug configurations easily. Single Line of JSON.
Nice design
Thanks for sharing😀👍
Excellent stuff.
This is so helpful
Love your content! Between you and Andreas Spiess, all my questions are answered with such solid detail. Would these dimmer switches work to replace the standard light switch with the dimmer slider on the side?
Thanks Rob.
thank you very intresting Many thanks
Do you have a video on how to hook up a fan/light combo so I can control them separately. This is one thing that drives me crazy in my house. I have no smart devices yet, but my Raspberry Pi will be arriving today.
hey Rob, great video, thanks a lot for that!
Do you know of any wall switches that fit the standard german wall box from the tuya lineup?
I'm not familiar with german switches or wall boxes. Check out this guy's channel: ua-cam.com/channels/RDCsZvUg75Bibp9qYbHivw.html
We should contact tuya they are going against customers wishes by patching this. They need to make it easier for custom firmware. They don't loose money from custom firmware I'd anything they make more money from accepting it. Shelly is doing it with Shelly it doesn't even void the warranty if you flash it with a different firmware
I did mention that to them when I replied, but the problem is that Tuya is actually selling their product (the Wi-Fi module and cloud service) to other manufacturers, so it is problematic for their business model.
Which is understandable. A majority of their users will use the cloud services due to the fact that most people are not power users they want a plug and play experience. People who flash it make a very small (but important part) of the customer base. If they do block it. Those power users will go elsewhere. And even tho they are only a small part they could in turn find a different company that does fit those needs and that company Kay end of going after tuyas regular customer base.
@@daltonschrader8328 You will still be able to flash tasmota onto them, but you'll have to do it the old fashioned way.
Hey you mentioned we can use a virtualbox instance also (instead of Raspberry pi), in this case what OS do I need? instead of Raspian Buster?
Is it possible to make DIY smart home device using ESP 8266, and control it using Tuya Smart life app?
Have you tried something like that?
If you pay attention to the text in this video, he tells you the information in this video is already obsolete.
hey - my device Arlec smart plugs from Australia apparently are rebadged tuya smart plugs PC189HA - are not on the support list. anyone had any luck firmware updating these?
Also is tasmota google home compatible?
What skill should I use for tasmota devices to Amazon alexa. I am fine with the.cloud and do not want to use home assistant. Thank you for your help.
Great video! FYI - Tuya-convert doesn't require wired connection. I successfully flashed a few switches using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. You just need to connect keyboard and monitor.
So you connected to wifi to do all the downloads and installs, then disabled your wifi to run the AP?
@@TheHookUp Correct
@@composer47 makes sense. Thanks for the info.
Hi thanks for the Video Tuya Convert flash works fine with the DW Sensor (TYMC-1 Earykong) after finding the Trick to re-awake it every 3 seconds but now i stuck on the working of the sensor i dont find a working setting for it in Tasmota
Any help why
Excellent video. Worked perfectly when flashing my downlights. I have 4 downlights controlled by Node-Red through MQTT and the wife is happy.
Do you know if there is a way to synchronize the built-in Tasmota effects (scheme 3)? Tasmota can cycle through colors, but each light starts and cycles to a different color. It would be great if they could all have the same color pattern by default, otherwise I'll have to find a way to do it through Node-Red.
I think node-red is a better solution in that case, or maybe xlights :)
Great video.
So just to confirm: the Martin Jerry dimmer and standard switch will work with the Tuya convert? No need to take them apart and solder wires for flashing like digiblur demonstrated? I bought a ton of the Martin Jerry’s and this would save a lot of my time.
Correct
Great video. One suggestion: Can you default the GPIO selections on the form to 'None' to save time for us entering them? Just dropped in 4 outlets.
I think I figured it out.
goo.gl/HgUdZc
Rob - Love the videos. Thank you. I am relatively new to home automation, and I have set up a Raspberry Pi with Hass.IO. I added some TP-Link switches - so far so good. I am trying to add more switches and sockets to enable more automation...
Question... Do you need to update your Topgreener plugs and Martin Jerry switches with Tasmota firmware to get them into Hass.IO?
Thanks...
-Bill
Nope, there's a tuya component for HA: www.home-assistant.io/components/tuya/
@@TheHookUp Thanks!
Hey there! Great video!. I am just getting started with home automation and am looking at converting my smart plugs to Tasmota. One thing you mentioned concerns me though. You say that once the wifi information is entered you can't change it. Do you mean ever or I would have to just re-flash the device? Thanks for the video and keep up the good work!
I believe that issue has been fixed, it was just a matter of correct configuration in the tasmota bin file.
Great info but I still have doubt, is it possible to control tuya devices with python?
Can I change the firmware of my tuya bulb, I really don't enjoy the way it looks in the app and its functionality l. Would I be able to take firmware from another smart bulb?
Rob Is this method still working? Should we try this after connecting to tuya app on phone or just try this method once we buy without connecting to tuya app. Please clarify
Really cool video. Has anyone tried to flash their own developed firmware with this using an Arduino IDE generated bin? If so, what board to configure (I assume generic ESP8266)?
Have anyone the gpios for the Tuya eu dimmer?
Any way to revert to stock firmware with no soldering? I need for my bulb
Unfortunately I've never been able to make that work.
So, currently I'm using Z-wave GE Fan Control on my Master Bedroom and Living Room. I was told that, for safety reasons, it was not wise to hook-up one of these smart switches to a fan. Can you comment on this? I would love to be able to control the fans in my kids rooms. Thanks!
You can control fan speed with a triac but it requires a slightly different circuit (and may cause the motor to whine).
A few manufacturers sell triac fan controllers, but I haven't played with them very much.
Can you please recommend flash-able tuya compatible light switches for the European Standard? Can't find something clearly documented. Thank you!
That is the purpose of the database that I'm creating. Being in the US I don't have any information about EU switches, but I'm hoping users will submit EU style switches that I can add.
@@TheHookUp I found a local company selling this www.emag.ro/intrerupator-smart-dublu-wifi-ego-home-compatibil-cu-amazon-alexa-google-home-ifttt-ps-16-tes2/pd/DQW4QCBBM/?ref=BestDeal_rec_1&provider=rec&recid=rec_5_rec_5_41cf62747142f311188cd002f656c66c_1550841991. I email the manufacturer and he replied inside the product there are TUYA WiFi Modules TYWE1S or TYWE2S. I would like to get one, flash Tasmota and configure any of the touches for turning on light, but on long press to pull up/down the outdoor motorised rollers (controlled by Shelly 2). I need this kind of HW control for the rollers (kids, grandparents...) and clearly avoid adding another traditional switch (holes, wires, ....mess). Do you think this scenario is possible if I flash Tasmota on it?
Can you turn an Ewelink'd device (garage opener from banggood dirt cheap) into a tuya or smart life app device?
No, the Tuya app would not be able to authenticate it.
The Hook Up
Very cool to list all your fellow UA-camrs.
To all: Totally recommend to watch the video about Tyya security. Worth every second of tour time.
SO have I bricked my unit if I didn't get the wifi details right?
If you can set up the correct SSID with no password it will connect to it no matter what password you put in the config.
Great video, as always!
TASMOTA rules engine GUI?
If I heard that right it would be great!!
Working on it, my JavaScript skills are good, but my html and css are lacking. It's a good refresher for me.
GuI for all tasmota settings would be ideal - probably wouldnt be that hard using mqtt and node red gui addons.
I'm hoping to make the process very IFTTT like, it will generate a set of backlog commands that you can then just copy/paste into the tasmota console to set it up.
Have watched the video about 1/2 dz times to wrap me head around what you have done.
Now I have a question. In my new house master bedroom as you walk in i have a 3 gang box and a 2 gang box. In the 3 gang from left to right is a switch which controls 4 canister lights that have dimable leds. next switch is for 2 lights over bed, again canister led. Third switch operates a plug.
2 gang box has a fan switch and a fan light switch. These are all standard cheap decor style switches.
I would like to know the commenters views on what they should be replaced with.
Thanks
I think it depends on what you want to be able to do with them, how much you like to "tinker", and your price point.
Do you have a grand idea of a "perfect control scheme"?
@@TheHookUp After watching the video on the Martin Jerry switches, i like what they do. They seem fairly easy to flash with firmware. I want the lights to turn on/off and be dimmable. I want the fan to have different speeds, and to control the plug.
Really do not want to tinker with a shelly or sonoff. Used sonoff for over a year and they were a pita to set up before tasmotto.
I have hassio set up on a nuc. Using a Synology Nas to do backups. I used most of the hardware in my older house, I am starting to revamp it with my new home.
I’m looking for a WiFi dimmer that supports a 3-way configuration. Tuya or other brand that would allow flashing to tasmota. I haven’t been able to find anything that supports everything I’m looking for. Any suggestions?
The topgreener dimmer has tuya-convert capability and a wire marked "traveler". This would work for a 3 way, but would only support dimming from the one switch, not both. amzn.to/2EmIHEN
Awesome, thanks Rob. I must have missed that when I was going through the dimmers listed on your website. The 3-way capability might be something that’s useful to others, maybe consider adding it to the specs for each dimmer and maybe on the switch page? Thanks again!
Hey rob- I have a bunch of tuya bulbs. I understand tuya convert no longer works- but can you still flash them the soldering method and, if so, do you have a guide? I’m not afraid to open them up to get WLED on them.
Are they new bulb or old?
@@TheHookUp oldish. One of them has a TYWE3L which, from what I can find, is an ESP8266 (I believe I have 3x of these bulbs). If memory serves me, it’s my newest bulb. I haven’t opened any of my 4 Lumimam bulbs yet. They are much more glued together and are circa 2018- 2019 era. I’m not sure what constitutes old/new bulb. They are all (unfortunately) updated passed tuya convert firmware.
Awesome video! Just one question, has anyone managed to use Tasmota with a Tuya smart lock? I currently can't find any solution for using my smart lock locally :( Keep up the good work!
I have my Teckin (Tuya) bulb that I flashed with the tasmota firmware successfully. However once I get it onto my network after about a minute or so it resets to factory defaults and I don't know why.
You used Tuya convert on it?
@@TheHookUp Yes I did, I did a OTA flash and got access to the device from my cell phone, set up my Wi-Fi parameters, it connected to my network, and then shortly after reaching the config page from my desktop it reset and started broadcasting its Tasmota SSID, disconnecting from the network and reseting all information in the process.
@@draven4464 hmmm, strange. I think tasmota has a button that you can hold down to revert back to wifi manager. Maybe whatever config you used set that button to an always grounded pin?
Does this still work?
Have managed to flash your Tuya Curtain to use without cloud and include into LAN smart home?
Yeah, I am using tasmota on it (I used tuya convert).
The Hook Up thanks for the answer. After flashing has the function of hand 🖐 controlling the curtain (when you drag and it starts moving) still remained?
Sorry for bothering, and what firmware have you used?
@@SmartHomeLearning Tasmota firmware. Yes, the buttons still work but I haven't posted a configuration for it because I feel like I overcomplicated it... I've been meaning to sit down and make a simpler configuration, but I keep putting it off since my solution works fine.
@@TheHookUp Hi! Any chances to see your configuration of gpio against sonoff components/features for the ex-tuya (tasmota) curtain motor would you kindly?
If you do it wrong, the tasmota network will pop back up in 30 secs and you can redo it. It happened to me.
If you used tuya-convert and accidentally mess up the wifi info, is there any way to get the outlet back?
If you have a spare router you can make an ssid to match whatever you put in and leave the pw blank. Connect your computer and plug to the new network and fix the settings.
try hold down switch for more than 40 seconds. This should reset tasmota to ap mode and you can set again
@@kiwistu72 Thanks - I will give this a try when I get back home.
So are there any tuya dimmers for us UK DIYers ?
I'd love to have an answer for you, but I haven't seen any and definitely haven't tested any myself.
@@TheHookUp and so my easy low-cost dimmer switch envy continues. 😉
Can any product with Tuya be flashed? Waza (1) WiFi Smart Plug Tuya Smart Socket Mini Outlet
I haven't found a tuya product that will not flash
thank you so much. @@TheHookUp
How would you power up a wall switch to run the Tuya convert? Or would you just install it 1st?
I've been using an old computer power cable that I cut the end off of. Nice sturdy correctly colored 12 awg wires inside.
@@TheHookUp so a sufficiently sturdy extention cord should work? You just wire nut the load, neutral, and ground from the cord to the smart outlet and plug the ext cord into a wall outlet? Assuming the 'out' lead is left unattached but covered? Thanks.
@@jammin4284 Correct. Yes, make sure you have a wire nut covering the "load" wire so you don't electrocute yourself when you turn the switch on while testing.
@@TheHookUp worked like a champ, thanks!
Do you have any safety concerns using products like these in wall switches? I know the cheaper ones arent UL certified. Have you heard any stories on the smart home dark web about any 'failures'?
I haven't heard any stories, but it's always healthy to have a bit of concern.
How did you get the long press to work on the Martin Jerry? I enabled switchmode1: 5 but don't see any commands sent in mqtt when long held. I know you said there were some rules to be done and there would be a link but don't see it.
Plus Local means faster. My local devices trigger faster than my cloud ones plus when the internet is down the house still works - I figured it out the other day when we had a storm that killed my internet services for about a day.
Hi. Been learning and enjoying your channel. Tuya seems very interesting but how do you feel about it being a Chinese company? If every conceivable smart IoT device has some kind of Tuya footprint are we not at risk of some kind of cyber threat from China one day should things between the US and them get nasty?
I would look into mycroft instead of Alexa or Google Assist if you are concerned about privacy
Thumbnail = Why use many word when few word do trick?
I'm open to suggestions, there's no "how to be a UA-camr" manual, I'm just winging it.
Perhaps I am missing the point of your video. Reflashing ESP8266 s has been done many times, so what is suddenly so different about reflashing devices that can be controlled by the tuya app? Connect an FTDI interface and reflash with any software you want, why the fiddling with tuya convert and a raspberry?
No opening devices, no soldering, huge range of compatible devices, I was able to flash 10 devices in just over an hour... Probably would have taken 6+ hours before, not to mention there are devices that cannot be opened without doing damage.
@@TheHookUp ah ok, I get it then. Tnx for explaining
Hi Rob! I've made custom dimmer boards called the QuinLED (Specifically right now the QuinLED-Quad and QuinLED-Deca) which integrates natively with Home Assistant and allows you to take control of your LED light strips! It's a DIY project anyone can build themselves and I have an information website about everything LED at quinled.info . Check out the following video where I demonstrate how the boards work in Home Assistant: ua-cam.com/video/Sd77zavUyjM/v-deo.html
p.s. Awesome video, I'm actually in the process of making a video about it myself but then with smart plugs which I flash to ESPhome!
Sorry I missed you. I enjoyed your guest spot on the Doc's stream! Did you ever see my video with ESP32 LED dimming?
I added you to the list.
@@TheHookUp Yeah, I believe you made a ceiling lamp with several lights and an ESP32 a while back, I saw that, I've been following for a while! :) Thnx for the add.
Thanks this helped me a lot.. I run Proxmox and i ran into a script that creates a container that uses a wireless card attached to the Proxmox server to run the firmware converter. Here's the link, hope it can help others.
github.com/whiskerz007/proxmox_tuya-convert_container