Is there any way I can use an unsupported device in Smartthings?

[hwlmtdwine (세헌 김)]

It sounds a little weird, but there are a few products that work in tuya but can’t be used in smartthings. It’s a wifi model, is there a solution?

[w35l3y (Wesley Menezes)]

Only if there is some kind of API in the device that allows to control it and retrieve its states.

A long time ago, I saw some people saying they changed the firmware of the device.
I don’t know whether it is possible or not anymore.

[jkp]

Can you provide more details on the device: model and perhaps a link to the product?

[JDRoberts]

@hwlmtdwine

It sounds a little weird, but there are a few products that work in tuya but can’t be used in smartthings. It’s a wifi model, is there a solution?

See the community FAQ:

FAQ: WIFI Devices in ST? How can I integrate a WiFi or Bluetooth device that isn’t listed in the SmartThings app?

[Paul_Oliver (PCO)]

The following might help.

FAQ: How does TuyaSmart Integration work? [Updated 2023]

Work around - Here is the long version. Pair each device with the SmartLife or related app. In the SmartLife or related apps create separate Tap-to-Run (Scenes) automations. This currently doesn’t work with the Tuya app and integration. Then in SmartThings: add device (+), add partner devices, chose Smart Life (or related integration), and follow prompts. When you go back to the devices tab in SmartThings you will find ON and OFF switches for each device possibly under No Room Assigned. They will say they are Connected. You can wake them up by turning them on and off. You only need to do this once for each imported switch. Create a virtual switch in SmartThings using the Advanced Web App, the vEdge Creator Edge Driver or using SmartThings Labs on the Menu tab in the mobile app. ST La…