Tuya Protocol 3.3 vs 3.4 vs 3.5: Which Version Fits?
Tuya device connects then drops in LocalTuya or tuya-local? How protocol 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 differ, how to find yours, and what stays fully local.
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Tuya Won’t Pair on an IoT VLAN? EZ vs AP Mode Explained
Tuya device won't pair on your IoT VLAN? Why EZ mode fails, why AP mode helps, and why the segment needs internet while Smart Life pairs it.
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eWeLink Add-on vs SonoffLAN: Which Keeps You Local?
Sonoff in Home Assistant? How the eWeLink Smart Home add-on and SonoffLAN compare on account, token, LAN use and cloud fallback, and which stays local.
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eWeLink Subscription Plans: What Stays Free and Local
Seeing Advanced and Prime prompts in eWeLink? What each plan costs and adds, what stays free, and whether Sonoff local control needs a subscription.
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How to Get a Tuya Local Key Without a Developer Account
Want a Tuya local key for LocalTuya or tuya-local without an IoT Platform account? Compare the routes that skip it and what each still sends to the cloud.
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Tuya Local Control on a Different Phone: Why It Fails
Tuya local control failing on a new phone is rarely a same-phone rule. What Tuya's docs say, what to check first, and why re-pairing is the wrong fix.
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Tuya and Smart Life in Home Assistant: Multiple-Account Troubleshooting
Use Tuya Smart and Smart Life accounts in Home Assistant. Check separate entries, authorization, device visibility, sharing limits and local alternatives.
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Tuya on an IoT VLAN with Home Assistant: What Breaks
Set up Tuya Wi-Fi devices across an IoT VLAN. Check broadcast discovery, routed TCP control, manual setup, firewall rules and Docker networking.
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Aqara Hub Local API in Home Assistant: Is Telnet Worth It?
AqaraGateway reaches Aqara hub entities HomeKit Controller can't, but it needs telnet access Aqara keeps closing. Here's the real risk, by hub model.
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Sonoff Power Sensors Stuck? eWeLink’s 2026 Cloud Block
SonoffLAN documents a 2026 cloud power-update restriction. Check the local fix introduced in v3.11.0, exact device support and VLAN connectivity.