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[Paul_Oliver (PCO)]

As JD said there is no way to directly add Tuya WiFi devices to SmartThings. You can use the official SmartLife integration but many things don’t work with it. There is a work around that gets you a 1 way integration.

Using this method you can get dimming by creating tap-to-run automations in SmartLife for say off, on, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. Then create a virtual dimmer in SmartThings and use automations to trigger the different dimming level you created in the tap-to-run automations. See attached for more details.

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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…