Here are the steps to create a Tuya developer account and register the device(s) you want to access using their API, in our case a smart bulb. This site makes a heavy use of Javascript so try using a private tab or disable your adblock to avoid a malfunctioning website. We used this tutorial as a base for these steps, but it is not fully up to date so we are sharing some screenshots.
- Add your smart bulb in the Smart Life app, available for iOS and Android. If you already have, better yet!
- Create your user using this form.
- Create a Tuya Cloud project. In the "Data Center" option please select "Western America", since our ACS component will send the HTTP requests to that server.
- Notice how in the last screenshot you now have a "Client ID" and "Client Secret". You will need this credentials for the ACS component's implementation.
- Go to the "Devices" tab to link your Smart Life app to your newly created Tuya Cloud project. Scan the QR code with your Smart Life app.
- Notice that all your devices are now registered in your project and can be controlled using the Tuya API. Check the "Device ID" of your smart bulb, as you will need it later on.
- There is an API explorer, which you can use to play with your devices and check everything is working properly.