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Control Tuya Smart Plug with Alexa using Node-RED

The Tuya WiFi Smart Plug is a versatile smart plug based on the Tuya IoT platform. It supports energy monitoring and scheduling. Many third-party brands such as Gosund, Teckin, and Smart Life use this same Tuya platform.

Device Overview

Tuya WiFi Smart Plug

The Tuya WiFi Smart Plug is a versatile smart plug based on the Tuya IoT platform. It supports energy monitoring and scheduling. Many third-party brands such as Gosund, Teckin, and Smart Life use this same Tuya platform.

Manufacturer: Tuya
Category: Plug
Protocols: WiFi

Node-RED Integration

Recommended protocol: WiFi via Tuya local protocol or MQTT with custom firmware

node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device

Medium

Controls Tuya devices via the local protocol. Requires extracting the device ID and local key.

npm i node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device

MQTT nodes (built-in)

Medium

Works with Tasmota firmware for full local MQTT control without cloud dependency.

Alexa Voice Commands

This device appears as a Smart Plug in Alexa.

  • Alexa, turn on the [device name]
  • Alexa, turn off the [device name]

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Quick Info

Manufacturer
Tuya
Category
plug
Protocols
WiFi
Alexa Device Type
Smart Plug

Voice Command Reference

All Switch voice commands →

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