Updates

This topic describes the updates of the Tuya Developer Platform.

Updates in 2024

March 2024

Category	Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
OEM App	Released OEM App v5.11.0	App > OEM App	Optimized binding with Matter and HomeKit. Auto AP connection. 5 GHz Wi-Fi detection.	Template v5.11.0 Update Instructions
OEM App	Optimized Google Play account deletion	App > OEM App > Required Setting > Account Security for Google Play	According to Google Play’s app publishing requirements, add the account deletion feature for H5 pages.	Fill in Google Play’s Data Safety Form

February 2024

Category	Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
App	Released OEM App v5.9.0	App > OEM App	Added support for bulk OTA updates. Optimized device information page, with signal strength displayed. Optimized OEM app building process. Integrated electronic manual into pairing guide.	Template v5.9.0 Update Instructions
App	Released OEM App v5.10.0	App > OEM App	Optimized the process of creating device groups. Updated Google FCM certificate setup.	Template v5.10.0 Update Instructions
Pairing Guides	Added supporting guide to pairing process	Development > Your Product > Product Configuration > Device Pairing > Settings	Added support for setting up to seven steps. Allowed the configuration of the supporting guide for each step. Allowed the configuration of the supporting guide and additional items on the pairing success page.	Configure Pairing Guide

January 2024

Category	Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Developer Documentation	Added the QR code for downloading the Smart Life app for users outside mainland China	App Development > All-in-One App > Smart Life App Overview	If your product is intended for markets outside mainland China, you can use this QR code.	Smart Life App Overview
App SDK	Released v5.8.0	App > App SDK > SDK Development	The Smart Life App SDK v5.8.0 was released on January 12, 2024. You can download the latest version.	Changelog for iOS Changelog for Android
App SDK	Custom domain name configuration	App > App SDK > SDK Development	Currently, the mobile app and the paired devices initiate network requests using a Tuya-specific domain name by default. The Custom Domain Name service allows you to set up a custom domain for your app. Once a domain name takes effect, the network requests from the app that the domain name applies to and the devices that are paired with the respective app will be directed to your domain.	Custom Domain Name
Panel Development	Added verification for panel replacement	Product > Development > Create or Develop > Device Interaction > Panel Control	If the panel you are using is unavailable or if the third-party panel cannot be accessed, you will receive a warning message when replacing it.	Manage Panel Development
Panel Development	Supported deleting developed panel	App > Panel Center > Panel Development	You can delete the developed panel that is not being used by any product.	Manage Panel Development

Updates in 2023

December 2023

Category	Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Panel Development	Updated panel management	App > Panel Center > Panel Development	You can associate your panel with your product or authorized product for reuse. Set the scope of usage for a custom panel to limit who can apply it.	Panel Development
Purchase	Added new feature for invoice management	Purchase > Transaction > Invoice	You can download the invoice in OFD format.	Invoice Management
TuyaOS	Released TuyaOS 3.9.0	TuyaOS	TuyaOS 3.9.0 comes with the release of multiple development frameworks.	TuyaOS EasyGo
OEM App	Released OEM App Customization Lite	OEM App Customization Lite	You can embed custom pages and cards into your OEM app to provide unique features. Leverage flexible customization, cost-efficient maintenance, and one-click version updates to differentiate your app in the market.	OEM App Customization Lite
OEM App	Optimized OEM app configurations	App > OEM App > App Creation	The common features, configuration guidance, and information display in the process of OEM app configuration are enhanced to improve the user experience.	Create a Smart Life OEM App
OEM App	Updated smart miniapp distribution	App > OEM App > Smart MiniApp	Manage all your purchased, third-party, and private miniapps in one place. You can distribute a miniapp in a fixed position within the app. Or, distribute it anywhere within the app using the extracted link.	Manage Smart Miniapps
OEM App	Updated OEM 5.8.0 branch	-	Adapted to Android 14. Optimized OTA firmware update.	-

November 2023

Category	Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
OEM App	Added app ICP filing service in mainland China and custom domain configuration tool	App > OEM App > Required Setting > Custom Domain Name	The app ICP filing configuration tool is available to help you configure your own domain name for an OEM app.	Custom Domain Name
Multi-Language	Offered four languages for individual developers to configure	App > Multi-Language > Overview	Individual developers can select any four languages to configure the multilingual UI text.	Multi-Language
Voice Platform	Added support for Alexa linkage configuration	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	The voice platform includes Alexa linkage configuration, enabling you to configure trigger events for implementing Alexa-based automation.	Use Voice Platform
Product Development	Added Matter product configuration	Tuya Developer Platform	Product development supports Matter products, with a seamless integration with purchase and production. You can develop Matter-enabled products effortlessly, without caring about the complex implementation details.	Matter Configuration
Purchase	Added invoice management	Purchase > Transaction > Invoice	You can manage invoices for value-added services and finished product business and export invoice data.	Invoice Management
TuyaOS	Released TuyaOS Matter development frameworks	TuyaOS	Multiple TuyaOS Matter development frameworks were released, including Matter Networked Product Development Framework and Matter Gateway Development Framework.	Matter Development Framework
TuyaOS	Released TuyaOS product development kits	TuyaOS	Multiple Bluetooth sub-device development kits were released, such as Bluetooth Mesh Lighting Product Development Kit and Bluetooth Beacon Mesh Strip Lights Development Kit.	Product Development

September and October 2023

Category	Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Voice capability	Supported configuration of proactive notification feature	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	Allowed you to customize proactive notification rules for your product. For example, when the temperature reaches X degrees, the speaker proactively notifies that the temperature is too high.	/
Panel development	Updated panel management features	App > Panel Center > Panel Development	Updated panel management capabilities. You can link a panel with other products, limit the scope of usage of a specific panel, and configure an allowlist.	Manage Panel Development
Platform sidebar	Offered a new interactive experience in sidebar	Tuya Developer Platform > ? Platform User Guide in the lower right corner	Provided a better interactive experience. You can fix the sidebar and drag it to resize, helping you easily operate the platform while reading documents.	/
OEM App	Virtual trial center	App > App Creation	Recommended your selected products to your app users. Users can virtually try out the features of recommended products on the app, without buying a real device. This can help to boost brand reach and conversion rates.	Template v5.6.0 Update Instructions
Purchase	Invoice management	Purchase > Transaction > Invoice	Allowed you to check and download invoices.	Invoice management
Documentation	Updated the documentation center	Tuya Developer Documentation	Updated the homepage of the documentation center. You can quickly go to the developer documentation, find recently viewed documents, and search for desired documents.	/
TuyaOS	Released v3.8.0 Released networked product development kit	TuyaOS	Released a bunch of development frameworks with new features. For example, contactless reset, pairing with QR code, and IP cameras equipped with AI detection. Released a product development kit for infrared and RGB lighting products based on the networked product framework.	TuyaOS EasyGo Product Development Kit

August 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Updated the OEM app template.	App > OEM App	Updated the OEM app template for smart life to v5.4.0.	Smart Life OEM App Smart Lighting OEM App
Added manual templates for smart home appliances.	Operation > Electronic Manual	Provided manual templates for smart home appliances. You can refer to them when filling out electronic manuals for your products.	Manual Reference for Smart Home Appliances
Added support for SmartThings.	Product > Voice Integration	Added support for SmartThings as a third-party voice platform. This way, you can subscribe to and configure the voice services provided by that platform for your product.	Use Voice Platform

July 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported the message service to notify users of firmware updates.	Product > Development	Allowed users to subscribe to the message service for a certain product. Then, users can be notified of available firmware updates for the product by email.	Select and Manage Firmware Versions
Added the smart search feature to the sidebar on the platform.	Sidebar on the Tuya Developer Platform	Provided smart guidance on the sidebar. For example, you can enter a question and get an AI-enabled answer, including the respective documents for your reference.	None.
Supported custom configuration of pairing with QR code.	Product > Development > Product Configuration > Device Pairing	Allowed you to customize the guidance for pairing with QR code if your product supports this pairing mode.	Configure Pairing Information
Updated the OEM app template for smart life.	App > OEM App	Updated the OEM app template for smart life with v5.2.0 and v5.3.0.	Template v5.3.0 Update Instructions Template v5.2.0 Update Instructions
Added the API Log feature.	Cloud > Cloud Monitoring > API Log	Allowed you to query logs of API requests and push notifications after your subscription to Flagship Edition or Corporate Edition of IoT Core. These logs help accelerate your troubleshooting process.	None.
Supported account deletion.	Account Center	Allowed you to delete the account of the platform. Throughout the delete procedure, you will be provided with account verification and information about potential risks incurred.	None.

June 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Updated the OEM app template for smart travel.	App > OEM App	Optimized pairing over dual-band Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.	Smart Travel Template v5.1.0 Update Instructions
Adjusted the directory structure of cloud service APIs.	Cloud > Development	Focused on the optimization of IoT Core that can meet most business requirements.	API Adjustment Announcement
Announced limits on API request frequencies in cloud development.	Cloud > Development	Placed limits on the API request frequency for different cloud service open APIs to ensure system stability and provide the optimal performance and development experience.	Limits on API Request Frequency
Supported capabilities like application configuration for SaaS microapp development.	Cloud > SaaS Development	Supported creation and management of microapps.	MicroApp Development
Supported setting the scope of SDK-based panel usage.	Product > Development	Allowed you to set who can use SDK-based panels to prevent malicious copying or unauthorized development. These panels are your proprietary assets.	Package and Upload

May 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Updated the OEM app template for smart life.	App > OEM App	Optimized pairing over dual-band Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Optimized quick toggles of lighting devices.	Smart Life Template v5.1.0 Update Instructions
Supported capabilities like application configuration for SaaS application development.	Cloud > SaaS Development	Supported creation and management of SaaS applications.	My SaaS
Added a cellular-based BMS box (UART).	Contact Tuya’s account manager to get it	A BMS box (UART) is a cellular-based BMS with a positioning function. It is built with Tuya’s proprietary 4G LTE Cat.1 module LZ501-CN and positioning module GUC300.	BMS Box (UART)
Added VWBK1, a Wi-Fi module that supports online voice interaction and applications.	Contact Tuya’s account manager to get it	VWBK1 is a single-chip Wi-Fi module that supports online voice interaction and applications. Offline and online hybrid interaction solutions can be customized on your terms.	VWBK1 Module Datasheet

April 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Updated the OEM app template.	App > OEM App	Updated multiple OEM app templates, for example, for Smart Travel, Smart Life, and Smart Home Lighting. You can update your OEM app.	Smart Travel Template v4.9.0 Update Instructions Smart Life Template v4.9.0 Update Instructions Smart Home Lighting Template v5.0.0 Update Instructions
Released the OEM app template for Smart Living.	App > OEM App	The OEM app template for Smart Living is generally available. You can create and build this type of OEM app.	Create an OEM App for Smart Living
Supported deletion of unwanted cloud projects.	Cloud > Development	If a cloud development project is no longer required, you can delete it from the platform. However, you cannot restore a deleted project by any means. Proceed with caution.	Delete Project

March 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Updated the Smart Life app.	Apple’s App Store or Android app stores	Released the Smart Life app v4.8.0. You can download it from major app stores such as Apple’s App Store and Android app stores.	v4.8.0 Update Notes
Updated the OEM app template.	App > OEM App	Released the app template v4.8.0 for Smart Life and Smart Home Lighting. You can update your OEM app.	Template v4.8.0 Update Instructions
Allowed device log permissions to be granted during the authorization for collaboration across organizations.	My Space > Authorization > Authorize to Collaborate Within Organization	Allowed device log permissions to be granted during the authorization for collaboration across organizations. Supported quick authorization of device logs when products are transferred.	Product Authorization to Partners
Allowed bulk configurations of multiple features at Voice Solution Configuration.	Product > Voice Integration	Upgraded the voice features respecting power switches, colors, generic on/off, fan speed, and locking/unlocking. You can choose multiple features to configure them in bulk.	Use Voice Platform
Added a new type of Sandwich development board.	Purchase > Sample Store	Added the T2-U development board that is integrated with Tuya’s proprietary Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE combo module T2-U.	T2-U Development Board
N/A	N/A	Updated the terms that describe Bluetooth technologies to keep up with Tuya’s up-to-date Bluetooth solutions.	Glossary

February 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Updated the Smart Life app.	Apple’s App Store or Android app stores	Released the Smart Life app v4.7.0. You can download it from major app stores such as Apple’s App Store and Android app stores.	v4.7.0 Update Notes
Updated the OEM app template for smart life.	App > OEM App	Released the Smart Life app template v4.7.0. You can update your OEM app.	Template v4.7.0 Update Instructions
Optimized device logs.	Product > Device > Device Logs	Optimized the device log storage service. You can select a desired storage period depending on log types.	Device Log Service
Optimized device notifications.	Product > Device > Notifications	Added a limit on the device notification configurations. Do not use content for marketing purposes in any notification. Add a rule to the verification of the language format for device notifications: Do not translate any placeholder in device notifications.	Configure Push Notification

January 2023

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Provided two options App for Launch and App for Test for you to develop an OEM app through processes for different purposes.	App > OEM App	After you select one or more types of app stores, the platform shows the required configurations to have your app launched on the respective app stores. The all-around pre-launch checklist and personalized guidance are tailored for a specific app. The development process is classified into two types: App for Launch and App for Test.	N/A
Allowed you to upload custom iOS certificates for OEM app features, such as Siri and widgets.	App > OEM App	You can upload your own iOS certificates to support OEM app features, such as Siri, smart watches, and tablets.	Create Certificates and Provisioning Profiles for iOS
Supported the management of members on the Authorize to Collaborate Within Organization tab when they are involved in certain Smart MiniApp projects.	My Space > Authorization> Authorize to Collaborate Within Organization	Allowed you to manage members of Smart MiniApp projects in the Authorization module. This way, space owners or developers and administrators within the same space are authorized to manage Smart MiniApp projects that belong to this space.	Account Authorization in Organization Space

Updates in 2022

December 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported voice solution settings.	Product > Voice Integration	Supported voice solution settings for infrared sub-devices.	Add or Delete a Sub-Category
Supported smart miniapp settings for an OEM app.	App > OEM App	Supported the settings of smart miniapps on the Smart tab of your OEM app within a few simple steps to drive users to your app with a wide range of miniapp capabilities.	Configure Smart Miniapp

November 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported payment permissions in space authorization. Optimized the interaction during space authorization.	My Space > Authorization	Allowed you to check whether to grant payment permissions in space authorization. Allowed you to check the history of authorization across organizations. Optimized the displayed list of authorization information, such as permissions, products, and projects. Allowed you to provide a reason when you request permissions.	N/A
Optimized settings of quick toggles and scene linkage	Product > Product Development > Step 4: Product Configuration > Quick toggle settings or Scenario connection settings	Allowed you to check the setting instructions and navigate to the settings procedure on the App configuration tab. During the settings, you can preview the UI for the app.	N/A

October 2022

Update	Navigation	Description
Optimized the instructions for copying products and managing OEM products.	Product > Development > Manage in the Operation column for the target product > Copy Product or OEM Product	Allowed you to check which configurations can be copied and which ones cannot. Allowed you to check which features can be copied to an OEM product and which ones cannot.
Added a notification of the risk that might arise if a product is deleted, and supported a verification of a forced deletion.	Product > Development > Delete in the Operation column of the target product	Allowed you to check the risk that might be caused by a product deletion and respective operation suggestions. Added the verification that must be passed before a product can be deleted.
Added the verification of voice capabilities before a product is released.	Product > Development > Develop for the target product > Guide & Task > Device Interaction	Added the verification of voice capabilities and configured voice platforms before you release a product.
Added QR Code Service to Electronic Manual.	Operation > App Operation > Electronic Manual > Manage Manuals in the Operation column for the target product > QR Code Service	Allowed you to download and print the QR code, and stick it at the locations as required. Allowed users to scan a QR code with the Smart Life app, an OEM app powered by Tuya, WeChat, or Alipay to view an electronic manual provided on the platform.

September 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Allowed you to add placeholders to push notifications as needed. Supported trial before you subscribe to the Premium edition of Push Notification. Changed the feature of generic trigger conditions to be available for free in Push Notification.	Product > Device > Notifications	Allowed you to easily add placeholders when you edit a push notification. Six types of placeholders are supported, as described in the document. Allowed you to try out the free trial version before you purchase the Premium edition. Changed the originally paid feature of generic trigger conditions to be free of charge.	Configure Placeholders
Added OEM Voice Skill.	App > OEM Voice Skill > Skill Management	Allowed you to get to know OEM Voice Skill and subscribe to voice skills as needed in Skill Management. After a voice skill is purchased, you can configure and check the logo, associated application, supported categories, and other details of the voice skill. Stay tuned for more customization features provided by OEM Voice Skill.	OEM Voice Skill
Added a graphic illustration of different authorization types.	My Space > Authorization	On the Authorizations page, click View Authorization Differences in the top right corner of the page to view the graphic illustration. You can identify the differences between Join My Space and Authorize Partner at a glance.	N/A
Added the search feature to the sidebar.	Icon Help and Services > Sidebar	Click the Help and Services icon in the bottom right corner of the platform to show a sidebar. Then, in this sidebar, you can enter keywords to search for documents for troubleshooting.	N/A

August 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Added the Global Multilingual Search feature.	App > Multi-Language > Search	Allowed you to globally search for UI entries that are displayed for specified OEM apps and products. Supported query of multilingual packages that contain the target UI entries and enabled navigation to the respective page to modify the entries.	Global Multilingual Search
Upgraded the dynamic login password feature.	Account > Security Settings > Dynamic Login Password	Allowed you to disable the dynamic login password feature. Upgraded the feature to receive dynamic passwords by using Microsoft Authenticator. Allowed you to upgrade the dynamic login password feature and use Microsoft Authenticator to receive dynamic passwords.	Dynamic Login Password
Allowed you to choose among all data centers and assign device connectivity licenses.	Product > Device > Device Connectivity License	Allowed you to purchase a device connectivity license and apply it to China Data Center. Supported data centers besides China Data Center to assign device connectivity licenses.	Device Connectivity License
Allowed you to manually upload an incremental update package of firmware.	Product > Device > Firmware Management	Supported manually uploading an incremental update package to update firmware.	Update Firmware
Added the verification of the certificates and multicast entitlement required by Wi-Fi Easy Connect (EZ) pairing.	App > OEM App > App Creation > target OEM app > Build App	Added the verification of the certificates and multicast entitlement that are required by the EZ mode at the step of building an iOS version. This way, the request for the multicast entitlement will not be ignored. Otherwise, the EZ mode will be unavailable for iOS 16 if the multicast entitlement is not granted.	Request Multicast Entitlement to Enable Wi-Fi EZ Mode
Added a basic version for the Smart Travel, Smart Audio, Smart Lighting, and Smart Industry apps.	App > OEM App > App Creation > Create App	Added a basic app version that supports multiple advanced features, such as electronic manuals, app updates, and login with a mobile phone.	N/A

July 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Added the remote configuration feature to TuyaLink-based devices.	Product > Tuya OS > Development > Product Configuration > Remote Configuration	With remote configuration enabled, system configurations and other respective information can be remotely updated for smart devices on the fly.	Remote Configuration
Added remote firmware update to TuyaLink-based devices.	Product > Device > Firmware Management	To update the firmware of TuyaLink-based devices, you can enable the firmware update service. Specifically, upload the target firmware and push it to the devices over the air. Canary Release and All Release are supported.	N/A

June 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Added the recommendation of push notification templates, optimized the recommendation mechanism, and improved the interactive experience of template creation.	Product > Device > Notifications	To choose among multiple templates, you can preview each template. You can click a standard template to apply it. You can also select a recommended push notification and configure data points (DPs) to customize the push notification. You can view images and text to distinguish between level triggering and edge triggering.	N/A
Added a verification prompt during switching between accounts.	Account > Basic Information > Login Account > Change	When you switch between accounts, the system prompts you to be aware of the resulting changes to your SaaS provided by Tuya (if any) to ensure the normal use of SaaS.	N/A
Supported integration with the Xiaomi Xiao AI voice assistant.	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	Currently, Xiaomi Xiao AI covers the categories, including sockets, switches, power strips, lights, and curtains. More categories will be supported. To configure voice control with Xiaomi Xiao AI, choose Product > Development > Device Interaction > Voice Control, and go to Xiaomi Voice Solution.	N/A
Supported the purchase of licenses for sub-devices connected through TuyaOS-based gateways.	Product > Device > Device Connectivity License	You can purchase licenses for sub-devices that are connected through TuyaOS-based gateways.	N/A
Supported the purchase of Custom App Tools.	App > OEM App > App Creation > Customize UI > Detailed Settings	You purchase Custom App Tools to implement the following features: Configure the overall style, important pages and components, themes, and other app UI options on your terms. Choose among a series of app templates to simplify UI customization and help you tailor a branded app.	Custom App Tools
Supported the purchase of Custom Domain Name.	App > OEM App > Required Setting > Custom Domain Name	You can purchase Custom Domain Name to implement the following features: Customize the domain name that enables access to your app and respective smart devices during network requests. Thus, your app can work with a custom domain name that does not contain characters such as “tuya” to improve your app uniqueness. This also helps you easily migrate to a private cloud as needed.	Custom Domain Name
Supported Basic Edition and Advanced Edition to create an OEM app for smart life.	App > OEM App > App Creation > Create App	You can choose between Basic Edition and Advanced Edition to create an OEM app for smart life and implement the following features: Make your app’s features and performance more attractive and take your app user experience to the next level. Update your app free of charge and keep your business running ahead.	Create an OEM App for Smart Life

May 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported Huawei AppGallery App for Android Outside Mainland China during app build targeted to global locations.	App > OEM App > App Creation > Create App	This feature is only available to OEM apps for smart life. If the Targeted Locations field is set to Global when you create the app, Huawei AppGallery App for Android Outside Mainland China can be selected when you build it. If an earlier version is used, update it to v3.31.5 or later, and when you build the app, select Huawei AppGallery App for Android Outside Mainland China.	N/A
Supported TuyaLink cloud-to-cloud integration.	Product > Development > Create > TuyaLink for smart mode > Device Development > Cloud-to-Cloud Integration for Development Method	This feature is available only when TuyaLink is specified as the smart mode during product creation. Devices from third-party systems can access Tuya’s IoT cloud on top of Cloud-to-Cloud Integration without the need to retrofit the devices.	TuyaLink Cloud-to-Cloud Integration
Optimized space authorization.	My Space	Enabled returning to My Space simply by only one click. Simplified switching between different spaces. Added access to documents on space authorization to help you understand the authorization mechanism.	Account Authorization in Organization Space Product Authorization to Partners
Enabled subscription to advanced voice control capabilities for a specific device.	Product > Voice Integration	Tuya provides a new way for you to subscribe to voice control capabilities for a specific device. After this subscription, this device can access all advanced capabilities of voice control.	Enable Voice Control Per Device
Supported the Smart Industry app in OEM app development.	App > OEM App > App Creation > Create App	Supported the creation and update of the Smart Industry OEM app. Before you put this OEM app into use, create an industry-specific cloud project to be bound with the app. The project applies to industrial, office, travel, and other smart scenarios. Unlocked business value in combination with cloud projects and SaaS mobile apps. SaaS micro application: You can purchase an industry-specific micro application from the SaaS No-Code Platform and quickly integrate the micro application into the Smart Industry app. You can also use the micro application development framework to develop SaaS features and put them into use on the Smart Industry app. Cloud development: You can build SaaS services on top of industry-specific cloud API services and use the Smart Industry app to add and manage smart devices for the SaaS services.	What is Smart Industry App? Micro Application Overview Cloud Development

April 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported an incremental update of firmware.	Product > Device > Firmware Update	Certain NB-IoT and LTE Cat.1 devices with Tuya’s firmware built in support an incremental update of firmware.	Update Firmware
Updated the homepage of the Tuya Developer Platform.	Homepage of the Tuya Developer Platform	Integrated smart product development, cloud development, and app development into the overview. Added the Recently Visited section to enable quick access to frequently used features. Added the Help Documents section to show the tutorials and FAQs that guide and ease your development process.	N/A

March 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Added the Targeted Locations setting when you create an OEM app. This allows you to define the desired countries or regions where your app package or bundle will be launched.	App > OEM App > App Creation > Create App	Required. You must select the countries or regions where your app is available. This setting determines the available configurations and installation packages to be built in subsequent steps. You can click each option to view details.	Create an OEM App for Smart Life
Added the limit that the OEM apps for smart life developed based on the template earlier than v3.35.5 cannot be launched.	App > OEM App > App Creation > Create App	As of April 2022, all apps for iOS and iPadOS submitted to the App Store must be built with Xcode 13 and the iOS 15 SDK before they can be launched. The OEM apps for smart life built based on template v3.35.5 and later have been adapted to Xcode 13. For custom apps, contact Tuya’s project manager at your earliest convenience to deal with the adaptation. Otherwise, the OEM apps built with the template earlier than v3.35.5 cannot be launched later than March 31. We recommend that you use the latest template to build and launch your OEM apps. The OEM apps that have been launched on March 31 or earlier still work as expected even without this adaptation.	Apple’s announcement
Added voice control.	Product > Development > Device Interaction > Voice Control	Supported settings of panel control and voice control in Step 2 Device Interaction during product development.	N/A

February 2022

Update	Navigation	Description
Added a validity period to the QR code of an OEM app test package	App > OEM App > App Creation > Build App	If an app has been built before February 24, 2022, the QR code of a specified test package will be valid until 00:00:00, June 1, 2022. If an app is built for the first time after February 24, 2022, after the request for the QR code of a specified test package, the current QR code is available for 30 days by default. The test package cannot be downloaded after the expiration date. However, the validity period of a QR code can be extended up to six times, and for 30 days in each extension.
Supported SmartThings in an OEM app	App > OEM App > App Creation > Set Functions > Third-Party Voice Assistants	If an OEM app of Smart Life uses the template v3.28.0 or later, you can enable SmartThings and customize a skill name.
Added operations on licenses from the license list	Purchase > Manufacturing > Credential	You can download the license list. Also, the license list that has not been generated can be split and updated.

January 2022

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported documents viewed in a pop-up window	Embedded in some pages of product development	You can view documents embedded on some pages in the product development process, helping you easily get the documents.	/
Added product manual	Operation > Overview > Electronic Manual	User manuals, specifications, installation instructions, and other contents are displayed on the device page of an OEM app, facilitating product use.	Product Manual Management
Subscribed to verification with mobile phone SMS in OEM apps	App > OEM App > Optional Setting > More	After this feature is enabled, users can register and log in with an app account or reset the password using their mobile phone number. They can also bind their mobile number with the app.	Subscribe to and Configure SMS Verification
Subscribed to verification with mobile phone SMS in SDK-based apps	App > App SDK > Optional Setting > More	After this feature is enabled, users can register and log in with an app account or reset the password using their mobile phone number. They can also bind their mobile number with the app.	Subscribe to and Configure SMS Verification
Supported querying module certification information	Purchase > Manufacturing > Module Certification	Users can query the required module certification information and status based on the product ID (PID) and the shipping country or region.	/

Updates in 2021

December 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Added the premium edition for smart scene recommendation	Operation > App Operation > Scene Management	After you subscribe to the premium edition, you can enjoy multiple advanced features such as combined trigger conditions, combined task actions, and tap-to-run scenes.	Scene Recommendation Management
Added a new OEM app template for smart travel	App > OEM App > App Creation	A new OEM app template for smart travel is added. With transport SaaS, you can achieve full-link management for vehicles, including battery management and smart positioning.	Create an OEM App for Smart Travel
Added a new OEM app template for iBuilding+	App > OEM App > App Creation	A new OEM app template for iBuilding+ is added, which makes management more flexible and convenient. It provides functions including smart management, multi-dimensional monitoring, and convenient control.	Create an OEM App for iBuilding+
Added SDKs for the OEM app for smart security	App > App SDK > SDK Development	Tuya Smart Security App SDK is used to develop mobile apps for home security and business security scenarios. This SDK helps to accelerate your app development with the best price performance.	Smart Security App SDK
Added the navigation to the details page of solutions in product development	Product > Tuya OS > Development	In product development, when you select a solution, you can click More Info to learn more about the solution details. Currently, about 60% of product categories support this function.	/
Added description for complicated DPs	Product > Tuya OS > Development	In product development, when you define the product functions, you can view documents and videos to explore complicated functions.	/
Optimized user feedback	Operation > Customer Service > User Feedback	User feedback has been optimized. The new interface is enabled by default for providing services to app users more efficiently.	User Manual for User Feedback of the Latest Version
Added credential management	Purchase > Manufacturing > Credential	You can manage credentials purchased on the platform. You can split the quantity and change the bound products.	Manage Credential
Supported setting custom capabilities in voice solution configuration	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	When you create a voice solution version with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, you can set custom capabilities of the toggle, mode, and range type.	Set Custom Capability
Supported selecting the language for sample wording in voice solution configuration	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	When you add capabilities in a voice solution, you can select the language for sample wording to find the sample in the desired language.	/
Added production resource pool	Purchase > Manufacturing > Resources	You can add a production resource pool and export production resources into it. Currently, the pool only supports custom MAC and custom SN resources.	/
Supported customizing UI styles for the OEM app for smart life	App > OEM App > App Creation	With Smart Life OEM app v3.33.5 and later, you can customize the component styles of the homepage, smart, me, and login page.	Create an OEM App for Smart Life
The OEM app for smart life has added light and recipe features	App > OEM App > App Creation	If your OEM app template is v3.33.5 or later, you can enable the light feature to allow users to customize lighting scenes. If your OEM app template is v3.33.5 or later, you can enable the recipe feature to allow kitchen appliance app users to view recipes and enable smart cooking. You can change the feature sorting and customize the tab icon.	Create an OEM App for Smart Life
The OEM app for smart life has added the bottom tab icon	App > OEM App > App Creation	If your OEM app template is v3.33.5 or later, Smart, Mall, Light, and Recipe tab icons are available at the bottom. Up to three features can be enabled at a time.	Create an OEM App for Smart Life

November 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Added a product with the method of TuyaLink.	Product > Create	Supported finished devices connecting to the platform with TuyaLink. Supported online debugging of TuyaLink products. Supported data parsing of TuyaLink products. You can connect finished devices with custom data formats to the platform.	/
The OEM app has supported adaption to the tablet	App > OEM App > App Creation	If you have subscribed to the service, you can upload pictures for the app splash page and login page adaptive to the tablet.	Adapt to Tablet Features and FAQ
Supported check for prohibited words in multilingual texts	App > Multi-language	The platform has added the feature of checking prohibited words. Only Chinese characters are supported currently. If you enter prohibited words in Chinese when you edit the multilingual texts for products or apps, you will be informed that prohibited words are used.	/
Added material management for recipes	Operation > Cloud Recipe > Recipes	The platform has added the feature of material management. You can upload pictures and videos in Material Management. Then you can copy the link for adding recipes.	/
Optimized the creation process of cloud recipes	Operation > Cloud Recipe > Recipes	Optimized the recipe settings for cooking time, images, and properties.	/
Optimized the check rules for the QR code for downloading OEM apps	App > OEM App > Common Tools	The download address provided by Tuya such as testapp.tuya.com is not supported.	/
Supported the purchase of licenses with advanced features	Purchase > Production > Product Components	On the page of Product Components, you can purchase the licenses with advanced features.	/
Supported the purchase of the OS kit	Purchase > Production > Product Components	On the page of Product Components, you can purchase the OS kits.	/
Added new SDKs for the Smart Community OEM app	App > App SDK > SDK Development	For the OEM app of Smart Community, new SDKs have been added for developing capabilities including smart access control, video talk intercom, and video surveillance.	/
Added new SDKs for the Smart Residence OEM app	App > App SDK > SDK Development	For the OEM app of Smart Residence, new SDKs have been added for developing capabilities including check-in, access permissions, and device and space management.	/
Added the premium edition of notifications	Product > Device > Notifications	After you subscribe to the premium edition of notifications, you can enjoy multiple advanced features, such as combined trigger conditions, trigger by combined data points, delayed push, and generic trigger conditions.	/

October 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Added Yandex Alice, a Russian third-party voice platform for voice solution configuration	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	The development platform has added a Russian voice platform “Yandex Alice” for voice integration. You can select Yandex Alice to configure voice solutions.	/
Added the label for advanced capabilities during voice solution configuration	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	The platform has added the label for advanced capabilities during voice solution configuration. You can distinguish advanced capabilities from general capabilities by the label. During the release step, the system will prompt you to add the required advanced capabilities and general capabilities.	/
Added a prompt and guidance for a voice solution that can get WWA and WWGA certification	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	If a voice solution can get WWA or WWGA certification, the platform will prompt you and provide guidance for you to get the certification.	/
Optimized the creation process of WeChat mini programs	App > OEM WeChat Mini Program > Projects	You can modify the icon of WeChat mini programs. Added the checklist for creating WeChat mini programs. Supported reusing official account entities to register a WeChat mini program. Optimized the display of the trial QR code. After you create a mini program, you can directly scan the QR code to try it out.	/
Added a new OEM app template for smart residence	App > OEM App > App Creation	The platform has added a new OEM app template for smart residence. You can easily manage the hotel and apartment spaces in aspects of access control, scene auto-control, automatic location services, and more.	Create an OEM App for Smart Residence
Optimized the creation process of cloud recipes	Operation > Cloud Recipe > Recipes	Supported bulk import of device control information of cloud recipes. Supported accounts with custom services to upload custom properties. Supported selecting no cooking parameters for multi-step cooking.	/
Optimized the delivery mode for the credential of a license	Purchase > Order > Purchase > License Pickup List	If you select the credential during pickup, the system will apply the production information you have created and confirmed to the credential. So if you select this delivery mode, you must create and confirm the production information. If you have confirmed the production information, you cannot change the delivery mode during pickup.	/

September 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported verification of voice solutions	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	When you create a voice solution with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, Tuya supports automatic verification of whether the solution meets the requirements and provides prompts and guidance.	/
Added the voice capability to query the switch status of devices in a custom way	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	During voice solution configuration, you can use the voice capability to query the switch status of devices in a custom way. The capability is only available for the robot vacuum, curtain, thermostat, and PIR light currently.	/
Supported newly registered users of smart home OEM apps to select the data center	App > OEM App > Required Setting	For smart home OEM apps, newly registered users can select the data center. After you confirm the solution, you can launch the app on app stores.	Confirm Mappings Between OEM App Accounts and Data Centers
Added Cloud Recipe to the navigation bar on the platform	Operation > Cloud Recipe	The Cloud Recipe has been upgraded. The original entry will be closed in the future. Optimized the functions and experience of the Cloud Recipe. The Cloud Recipe catalog is divided into Recipes, Recipe Categories, Ingredients, Product Groups, Properties, Marketing, and User Recipes. Supported scanning the QR Code with the Tuya Smart app to preview the interface.	/
Supported sending marketing push notifications to designated users with the group profiles.	Operation > Overview > Marketing Push	App splash screen function is integrated into the new Marketing Push. The original entry will be closed in the future. In the setting of Push target, you can select Official recommendation, Custom, or Tailored to send the push notification to the designated group.	/
Added IoT SIM Card to the navigation bar of the platform and migrated the SIM Card Management page to the category	Operation > IoT Card Management	Added and upgraded IoT SIM Card to the navigation bar of the platform. Supported quickly navigating to the page of purchase and the help document in View. Supported viewing and managing information of the IoT SIM cards in IoT Card Management.	/
Optimized the interface of Product Components	Purchase > Production > Product Components	Optimized the interface of Product Components. You can purchase the chips and licenses based on the specified PID without searching for them among all the items.	/
Supported unbinding of devices in batches with the Tuya Smart app	Tuya Smart app	Supported scanning the QR code with the Tuya Smart app or connecting to the wired network to unbind devices in batches.	Unbind Devices
IM has supported displaying the number of unread messages	The small bell in the upper right corner of the platform	When there are unread IM messages, the small bell can display the number of unread messages. Currently, it only supports China data center.	/
Supported directly shipping materials and licenses by the factory	Purchase > Production > Materials & Licenses	When you purchase materials and licenses on the platform, the items can be shipped directly from the factory to accelerate the delivery.	/
Supported changing the advanced features of module and license replacement orders	Purchase > Production > Materials & Licenses	The original Advanced Cloud Services have changed to Advanced Features. Due to product function adjustments or PID changes, when you replace the purchased module or license with new ones, the advanced features can also be replaced. Currently, only the advanced features with the same price are supported.	/

August 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported the online purchase for individual accounts	Purchase > Order > Purchase	Supported the online purchase of hardware components for individual accounts. The order is automatically transferred during the whole process, which accelerates the delivery.	/
Optimized the purchase interface of mini programs	App > WeChat Mini Program SDK	Optimized the purchase interface, including the version description and the period of validity. Added mini program SDKs for business, which automatically link with the created mini programs.	/
Supported adding real devices for debugging with app accounts	Product > Development > Device Debugging	Added the function of adding real devices for debugging by app accounts. Supported adding real devices for debugging both by the device ID and app account.	/
Supported sending marketing push notifications to designated users for free	Operation > Overview > Marketing Push	Supported sending marketing push notifications to designated users for free. Supported sending marketing push notifications to users logging in with a third-party account.	/
Supported applying for space authorization	My Space > Authorization > Authorizations	Supported applying to other accounts for space authorization. You can only view and edit what you create in the space.	Account Authorization in Organization Space
Supported configuring scene recommendations for Smart Home OEM apps	Operation > Scene Management	Supported configuring scene recommendations for Smart Home OEM apps. OEM app users can receive scene recommendations in Smart on the bottom sidebar and enable one preferred scene.	Scene Recommendation Management
Supported setting a security key for the Andriod package of the SDK app.	App > App SDK > SDK Development	Configure the Android push service, and enable the re-signing feature to make the installation package for Android much safer. Since August 19, you must set SHA keys for Andriod apps that are developed with new SDKs. Otherwise, the app cannot run normally. For the specific affected versions, refer to the development documents for the corresponding app.	How to Get SHA1 and SHA256 Keys
Supported biometric login for OEM apps	App > OEM App > Optional Setting	Tuya-powered OEM apps allow biometric login after this service is enabled. This way, users can log in to the apps without entering the account and password.	Enable Biometric Login
Supported sending notifications of the device to LINE	Product > Device > Notifications	After you integrate with LINE notification, OEM app users can receive notifications of the device on the LINE.	Integrate with LINE Notification
Supported login with mobile phone number for OEM apps	App > OEM App > Optional Setting	The Login with Mobile Phone Number service can be enabled for Tuya-powered OEM apps. This way, app users who have enabled the service can quickly log in to the app without entering their mobile phone number and SMS verification code.	Login with Mobile Phone Number
Supported data visualization	Data > Data Visualization	Supported creating and managing the data screen. Supported adding, deleting, modifying, querying, and copying a screen. Supported adding components on the screen editing page to generate a screen. Supported releasing the screen and generating a URL to view the screen.	Screen Management

July 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Supported online purchase and use of 1NCE IoT SIM cards	Operation > IoT SIM Card > IoT SIM Card Management	Supported online purchase and use of 1NCE IoT SIM cards on ‘Powered by Tuya’ products. Supported viewing information of 1NCE IoT SIM cards. Supported the management of 1NCE IoT SIM cards including Suspend and Resume.	/
Supported online purchase of empty module + license plans	Purchase > Production > Materials & Licenses	Support online purchase of empty module + license plans. You can search for an empty module + license plan on the page of Materials & Licenses, select the quantity, and configure the license to place an order.	/
Added the Smart Industry app to OEM App.	App > OEM App > App Creation	Supported the Smart Industry app for you to build with the OEM App solution.	/
Optimized the interface of Device Message Notification	Product > Device > Notifications	Optimized the interface of Device Message Notification. The configuration procedure is more clear. You can preview the configuration information.
Optimized Voice Solution Configuration procedure	Product > Voice Platform > Voice Integration	Supported discovery of missing voice capabilities according to the requirements for WWA and WWGA certification. With the prompt of the missing capabilities, you can quickly add them.	/
Supported the purchase of the advanced cloud service	Purchase > Manufacturing > Information	Supported the purchase of the advanced cloud service during the purchase of licenses or plans with licenses.	/

June 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
Custom firmware management	Product > Device > Firmware Management	Added management of your custom firmware. Provided feature support for OEM products. Supported the selection of the deployment scope of the firmware.	Manage Custom Firmware
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Online purchase of IoT card & traffic	Purchase > Production > Materials & Licenses	Supported online purchase of China Telecom 4G IoT cards and traffic.	/
Four new OEM App templates	App > OEM App > App Creation	Added four new OEM App templates: Smart Home, Smart Security, Smart Community, and Smart Home lighting.	/
New App SDK type of commercial lighting	App > App SDK > SDK Development	Added a new App SDK type of commercial lighting.	/
Download management	My Space > Download Center	Added asynchronous download and download history management.	/
Updated authorization management of OEM products.	My Space > Authorization Product > Development > Manage Product > OEM Product	Added the feature that allows automatic authorization of your customers to develop OEM products and purchase materials. Supported OEM-based operations even after an OEM product changes to an ODM product. Supported transferring your OEM products to the account which owns the parent PID. Supported transferring the original products that an OEM product is built on to the OEM’s customers.	/
Optimized push notifications review	Product > Device > Notifications	Added auto-review of your push notification message. Your message will be reviewed within one to two seconds without manual intervention.	/
Fixed the distorted splash page on Android devices	App > OEM App	Added Merge Images feature to generate splash page and fix the page distortion due to different screen sizes of Android devices.	/
Added the selection of whether to support Tuya’s generic skills	App > OEM App. App > App SDK > Optional Setting > More	Added the selection of whether to enable Tuya’s general skills.	/
Supported configuration of custom documents for voice assistant connection	App > App SDK > Optional Setting	Supported configuration of custom help document for apps that have integrated with the Voice Skills Account Linking UI BizBundle.	/
New UI of the DIY style panel	Product > Development > Step 2: Device Interaction	Updated UI of the DIY style panel.	/
Supported debugging real devices	Product > Development > Device Debugging	Added support for debugging real devices.	/
Updated marketing push	Operation > Overview > Marketing Push	Merged the messaging channels of push notifications and emails into one list.	/
Added features to Smart Profile	Operation > Overview > Marketing Push	Added features to Smart Profile, allowing you to send messages to specified users.	/

May 2021

Update	Navigation	Description	Reference
OEM WeChat Mini Program	App > OEM WeChat Mini Program > Projects	You can configure, create, and release your own OEM WeChat Mini programs.	Create OEM WeChat Mini Programs
Voice Platform v1.1	Product > Voice Platform > Access voice capability	Introduced a three-step process of voice solutions, optimized the user interaction, and generate a voice-enabled solution more quickly. Implemented the function that multiple DP commands can be executed through a voice message.	Use the Voice Platform
SDK app supports configuring the pairing list on the platform	App > App SDK > Optional Setting	With the SDK app which uses the device pairing UI BizBundle, you can configure multilingual information of the pairing list and its language.	/
Modify the device hotspot name	VAS > App Service > Hotspot Customization	After you subscribe to the service, you can customize the name of the hotspot broadcast by the device and display the hotspot name on the guide pages on the users’ app.	Custom Hotspot Service
Supported login to an OEM app with a LINE account and setting of the dark mode	App > OEM App > App Creation	With an OEM app based on v3.25.2 and above templates, you can set and turn on the dark mode. You can update the iOS certificate after the app is launched.	Create an OEM App
Import and manage multilingual UI texts of the SDK panel	App> Multi-language > Product Language	You can import and manage multilingual UI texts of the SDK panel.	/
Manage multilingual public UI texts of the prompt	App> Multi-language > Product Language	Added Public Entries to manage the texts of prompt, such as the prompt for signal strength or disconnection.	/
Develop products across categories	Product > Development	In Function Definition, you can add cross-category functions to develop cross-category products.	/
OTA supports specified publishing	Product > Device > Firmware Update	You can publish updates of specified versions and in specified regions to update the firmware via OTA.	/
Merge orders on the Platform	Cart	You can add modules, materials, and licenses to the cart together, merge the orders, and generate one contract.	/
Issue invoices for debugging orders	Purchase > Production > Product Components	Issue VAT invoices for debugging orders.	/
Customize tags for joint interface boards and sample modules	Purchase > Production > Product Components	You can configure tag information including custom tags for joint interface boards and sample modules.	/