Template v3.35.5 Update Instructions

This topic describes the updates of the OEM app v3.35.5. This app version was released on Mar 1, 2022. You can integrate the updates into your app.

App update instructions

Optimization for Privacy Compliance

Introduction: The permission pop-up window experience is optimized. The frequency of the pop-up window is reduced, so the user gets less interference. The usage instructions are added to the permission request dialog which is only popped up when the function is used.

Platform update instructions

Support subscribing to verification with mobile phone SMS in OEM apps

• Path: Developer Platform>App > OEM App > App Creation > Configure App
• Introduction: 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.
• Reference document: Subscribe to and Configure SMS Verification

Add Time Limit for the QR Code of OEM App Test Package

• Path: Developer Platform>App > OEM App > App Creation > Build App
• For the apps constructed before February 24, 2022, the the test QR code will expire on Jun 1, 2022, 00:00:00.；
• For the apps constructed successfully after February 24, 2022, the test QR code is valid for 30 days and cannot be downloaded after expiration. The QR code supports 6 times of delay, 30 days each time.

Enable SmartThings

• Path: Developer Platform>App > OEM App > App Creation > Set Functions > Third-Party Voice Assistants
• Introduction: For OEM app of Smart Life, the template of 3.28.0 and above supports enabling SmartThings and customize the skill name.

App Update Announcement

Xcode13 and iOS15 SDK Adaption

• Background: As of April 2022, all iOS and iPadOS apps submitted to the App Store must be built with Xcode 13 and the iOS 15 SDK. The apps already released in the App Store will not be affected. View more details>>

• Resolution: Tuya has been adapted in template 3.35.5, so from April 2022, OEM apps must be built based on template of 3.35.5 and above. For customized template, please contact Tuya project manager for coordination.

• Notes: For the OEM apps built based on template 3.35.5 and later, the Wi-Fi EZ Mode cannot be enabled unless multicast entitlement is requested from Apple Developer 【Tutorial】. If you want to disable the Wi-Fi EZ Mode, go to Developer Platform—App—OEM App—App Creation—Set Functions—Extended Functions—【Support Wi-Fi EZ Paring】, select No.

Notes on Voice Control

• If the customers who have enabled the Voice Control function on the upper right corner of App homepage for the App test, please submit the work order or contact the project manager. Otherwise, the voice control function of the new template cannot work normally.

Feedback and help

• If you have any questions or suggestions, contact us at app_qa@tuya.com.

• For more information about the OEM app update process, see Update App Version on Developer Platform.