Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo

The Wi-Fi protocol is a popular solution to integrate with the MCU standard protocol. Connect the device’s MCU to a Wi-Fi module or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo module through a serial port, enabling the device to connect to the internet. Tuya provides one-stop services including network modules, mobile apps, and cloud services, to help you implement an internet connection for your current product.

The following wireless protocols are supported:

• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo

Two power consumption options:

• Standard power consumption
• Low power consumption

How it works

Compared to other wireless protocols, Wi-Fi modules can connect to the internet through routers without gateways. They feature large data transmission and high speed.

The following block diagram shows how communication works.

The Wi-Fi module communicates with the MCU through a serial port by default. For more information, see Serial Communication Protocol.

Recommended development process

1. Create a product and download the MCU SDK.

2. Port the MCU SDK to your project.

3. Use the module simulation mode in the Module Debugging Assistant to test the serial communication, network status indicator, and product functionality.

4. Connect a Wi-Fi module or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo module to the MCU, connect the module to the cloud using the mobile app, and test all product features.

5. Test the end product for quality assurance.

Command list

Basic features

Extended features

The extended features help you implement services for specific industries or scenarios.

• MCU OTA Update
• Production testing
• Time service
• Weather service
• File transfer
• Robot vacuum mapping
• Infrared and radio frequency service
• Smart fan product service
• Voice service

For more information, see Extended Features.