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Control Tuya Smart Switch with Alexa using Node-RED

The Tuya WiFi Smart Switch is a smart wall switch based on the Tuya IoT platform. It supports the Tuya local protocol and can be flashed with custom firmware for MQTT control. Many white-label brands use the same Tuya chipset.

Device Overview

Tuya WiFi Smart Switch

The Tuya WiFi Smart Switch is a smart wall switch based on the Tuya IoT platform. It supports the Tuya local protocol and can be flashed with custom firmware for MQTT control. Many white-label brands use the same Tuya chipset.

Manufacturer: Tuya
Category: Switch
Protocols: WiFi, MQTT

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 using the local Tuya protocol. Requires device ID and local key from the Tuya IoT platform.

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

MQTT nodes (built-in)

Medium

Works with custom firmware like Tasmota for full local MQTT control.

Alexa Voice Commands

This device appears as a Switch in Alexa.

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

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Quick Info

Manufacturer
Tuya
Category
switch
Protocols
WiFi, MQTT
Alexa Device Type
Switch

Voice Command Reference

All Switch voice commands →

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