4G Capabilities

This topic describes how to develop 4G capabilities for IP cameras (IPCs) that use the 4G module.

Development guidance

Report capability values

Before initializing tuya_ipc_init_sdk, ensure a right value is assigned to mobile_network_card in TUYA_IPC_ENV_VAR_T.

typedef struct {
    TUYA_IPC_MOBILE_CARD_TYPE card_type;                /// Type of 4G mobile network card
    TUYA_IPC_MOBILE_CARD_VENDOR_CODE vendor_code;       /// Vendor code of 4G mobile network card
} TUYA_IPC_MOBILE_NETWORK_CARD_T;

Report the ICCID and IMEI

After activating the device and bringing it online, call the following API to report the ICCID and IMEI:

OPERATE_RET tuya_ipc_upload_iccid(CHAR_T *iccid);
OPERATE_RET tuya_ipc_upload_imei(CHAR_T *imei);

FAQs

How do I keep alive a 4G device in low power?

For more information, see Keep-Alive and Wake-Up in Low Power.

How do I pair a 4G device?

It is recommended to scan the QR code to pair a 4G device. For more information, see App Scanning IPC’s QR Code for Activation and Binding.

How do I create and purchase a 4G service plan?

• On Tuya Developer Platform, create a standard 4G IPC plan. If no standard 4G IPC plan is displayed, contact your Tuya project or account manager to add your account to the allowlist.
• If you use OEM App, select all-in-one baseline version 5.12 or later. Additionally, contact your Tuya project manager to enable the scan-to-top-up switch for 4G IPCs in the app settings.
• If the app panel does not have a data top-up page, provide the ICCID number of the data card corresponding to the products from the specific delivery batch for Tuya to add it to the allowlist.
• If you use OEM App, list data plans on Smart Protect Workstation.
• For more information, contact your Tuya project or account manager or submit a service ticket.