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Smart Life cannot find a device

A Tuya or Smart Life device is not discovered during pairing.

Applies to
  • Tuya Smart
  • Smart Life
  • White-label Tuya apps
Last verified2026-10-10
Quick answerTroubleshooting · last verified 2026-10-10

A Tuya or Smart Life device is not discovered during pairing. Most common cause to check first: Device is in a different pairing mode

Applies toTuya Smart, Smart Life, White-label Tuya apps
CategorySmart Home
Escalate whenIf the device uses a manufacturer-specific white-label app, do not assume Tuya Smart or Smart Life will control it. Verify the app stated in the official manual.
Last verified2026-10-10
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Likely causes

  • Device is in a different pairing mode
  • Bluetooth or location permission is blocked
  • Device is paired to another account
  • App region or data center mismatch
  • Unsupported Wi-Fi band during commissioning

Quick checks

  • Confirm the correct app and account region
  • Enable Bluetooth and local network permissions
  • Place the device near the phone
  • Reset the device to pairing mode
  • Check whether it is already paired to another account

Step-by-step fix

1

Remove any previous device entry

2

Reset the device according to the manufacturer manual

3

Open the matching app and choose Add Device

4

Select auto-discovery or the correct category

5

Complete Wi-Fi credentials and wait for the device to register

6

Rename the device and test control