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4.7

Overall Rating

4.7

App Store

4.6

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Smart Life

Name: Smart Life
Rating: 4.7

Volcano Technology LimitedFreemium

Smart Life — Free smart home control app powered by Tuya IoT. Manage thousands of smart devices, create automations, monitor cameras, and control your home with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.

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Key Features

Universal Smart Home Control — Manage thousands of Tuya-compatible smart life devices including lights, plugs, switches, thermostats, cameras, sensors, and appliances from a single smart life app

Smart Scenes & Automations — Create one-tap scenes and automated routines triggered by time, location, device status, weather, or sensor events to automate your entire home

Voice Assistant Integration — Works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT for hands-free voice control of all your smart life devices

Real-Time Security Monitoring — View live video feeds from smart life camera devices, receive instant motion and sound alerts, and access cloud or SD card recordings

AI-Powered Life Assistant — Access Smart Life AI tools for fitness tracking, nutrition guidance, meeting summaries, pet care tips, translation, and more

Energy Tracking & Insights — Monitor real-time energy usage across smart plugs, switches, and appliances to optimize consumption and reduce electricity bills

Family Sharing & Multi-User Access — Share homes with family members, assign roles and permissions, and let everyone control shared devices from their own phones

Flexible Cloud Storage — Subscribe to optional cloud recording plans for cameras with 14-day or 30-day storage, accessible from anywhere in the smart life app

Easy Device Pairing — Quickly onboard new devices using automatic discovery, QR code scanning, or Bluetooth-assisted Wi-Fi setup on your 2.4 GHz network

Multi-Home & Room Management — Organize devices across multiple homes and rooms, perfect for managing smart devices in your house, office, or vacation property

Introduction

Smart Life is a powerful, free smart home control app developed by Volcano Technology Limited, built on the industry-leading Tuya IoT cloud platform. The Smart Life app serves as a universal hub for managing thousands of Tuya-compatible smart home devices — from Wi-Fi smart bulbs and plugs to IP cameras, sensors, thermostats, and robot vacuums — all from a single, intuitive mobile interface.

Whether you are a homeowner building a complete smart home ecosystem, a renter looking for affordable plug-and-play smart devices, or a tech enthusiast exploring IoT automation, the Smart Life app provides a comprehensive and user-friendly platform to control, automate, and monitor your connected devices from anywhere in the world.

How the Smart Life App Works

The Smart Life app connects to your smart life devices through the Tuya IoT cloud using Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth LE, or Zigbee (via a compatible gateway). Setting up new devices is quick and easy — simply use automatic discovery, QR code scanning, or Bluetooth-assisted Wi-Fi pairing to onboard devices in minutes. Once connected, you can control all your smart life devices remotely via the app, whether you are at home or away.

For users who prefer voice control, Smart Life integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT, enabling hands-free operation of all your connected devices through simple voice commands or cross-platform automations.

Core Capabilities

Universal Device Control — Manage thousands of Tuya-compatible smart life devices including lights, plugs, switches, cameras, sensors, and appliances from one app
Smart Scenes & Automations — Create one-tap scenes and automated routines triggered by time, location, device status, weather, or sensor events
Smart Life Camera Monitoring — View live video feeds from smart life camera devices with motion alerts, two-way audio, night vision, and cloud or SD card recording
Voice Assistant Integration — Control devices hands-free through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT
Energy Tracking — Monitor real-time energy usage across smart plugs and switches to optimize consumption
Family Sharing — Share homes with family members and assign roles for collaborative device management
AI-Powered Tools — Access Smart Life AI features for fitness, nutrition, meeting summaries, pet care, and more
Multi-Home Management — Organize devices across multiple homes and rooms for complete coverage

Who Is the Smart Life App For?

Homeowners building a complete smart home with affordable Tuya-compatible devices from any brand
Renters seeking plug-and-play smart devices that require no permanent installation
Smart home enthusiasts who want powerful automation and scene creation capabilities
Families looking for shared control of smart home devices with role-based permissions

The Smart Life app — powered by Tuya Smart Life technology — is more than a simple device controller. It is a complete smart home management platform that puts thousands of compatible smart life devices at your fingertips, completely free to download and use.

Technical Specifications

App NameSmart Life (SmartLife- Smart Living)

Bundle ID (iOS)com.tuya.smartlife

Package Name (Android)com.tuya.smartlife

DeveloperVolcano Technology Limited

App Store Rating4.7 / 5 (267K ratings)

Google Play Rating4.6 / 5 (1.29M reviews)

Google Play Downloads10,000,000+

Latest Version (iOS)7.4.2

Last UpdatedMarch 13, 2026

Content Rating13+ (App Store) / Everyone (Google Play)

Minimum iOSiOS 13.0+

Minimum AndroidAndroid 7.0+

ConnectivityWi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth LE, Zigbee (via gateway)

IoT PlatformTuya IoT Cloud

Voice AssistantsAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT

Cloud StorageOptional subscription ($1.99–$9.99/month)

Official Websitehttps://lifeaiot.com/

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FAQ

Is the Smart Life app free to download and use?

Yes, the Smart Life app is free to download from both the App Store and Google Play. All core features including device control, scenes, automations, and voice assistant integration are completely free. Optional paid features include cloud storage subscriptions for cameras starting at $1.99/month and AI-powered life tools.

What devices are compatible with the Smart Life app?

The Smart Life app works with thousands of Tuya-compatible smart home devices including Wi-Fi smart bulbs, LED strips, smart plugs, switches, thermostats, IP cameras, motion sensors, door/window sensors, smoke detectors, robot vacuums, smart locks, and more. Any device labeled 'Works with Smart Life' or 'Tuya-compatible' will work with the app.

Does Smart Life work with Alexa and Google Home?

Yes, Smart Life integrates seamlessly with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant through cloud-to-cloud account linking. Once linked, you can control all your Smart Life devices using voice commands through Alexa-enabled devices or Google Home speakers. The app also supports IFTTT for advanced cross-platform automations.

Why won't my device connect to the Smart Life app?

Most connection issues occur because the device requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network — 5 GHz networks are not supported for initial pairing. Ensure your phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz network, the device is in pairing mode (usually indicated by a blinking light), and location permissions are enabled for the app. Try resetting the device and using AP mode if automatic pairing fails.

Can I use Smart Life cameras for home security?

Yes, the Smart Life app supports Tuya-compatible IP cameras with features including live video streaming, two-way audio, motion detection alerts, night vision, and cloud or SD card recording. You can view live feeds, receive push notifications for motion events, and access recorded footage directly from the app.

How do I create automations in the Smart Life app?

To create an automation: 1) Open the Smart Life app and go to the 'Smart' tab. 2) Tap '+' to create a new automation. 3) Choose a trigger condition (time, device status, location, or weather). 4) Select the action devices should perform when triggered. 5) Name and save your automation. You can also create one-tap scenes for manual execution.

Is the Smart Life app the same as the Tuya Smart app?

Smart Life and Tuya Smart are both built on the same Tuya IoT cloud platform and share the same device ecosystem. Devices paired with one app can typically be used with the other. Smart Life is positioned as the consumer-friendly version with additional lifestyle features like AI tools, while Tuya Smart focuses more on core IoT device management.

How do I share my Smart Life devices with family members?

To share devices: 1) Open the Smart Life app and go to 'Me' > your home settings. 2) Tap 'Home Management' and select your home. 3) Tap 'Add Member' and enter their account email or phone number. 4) Set their role (Administrator or Common Member) to control their access level. Family members need to install the Smart Life app and create their own account.

User Reviews

WhiteDevil167

App Store

This app has worked very well! The developer has squeezed the most use with minimal bugs out of it. My use over a year-plus time span has been nothing but fantastic for automating my smart home devices.

taxswiz

App Store

Smooth system with great extended coverage. I have around 35 bulbs and switches on this system and about 60 other devices. All work fine with the Smart Life app when set up properly. Highly recommend for large smart home setups.

Kaitybird03

App Store

The app appears to have many uses for multiple different appliances, and I just use it for the lighting and lightbulbs. It is fantastic for controlling the bulbs. Would love a feature to reset all schedules at once.

TheREALHeyMah

App Store

App is functioning perfectly fine now after recent updates. All my devices connect quickly and automations run reliably. The new AI features are a nice bonus on top of the solid smart home control.

SmartHomeFan2025

App Store

Great app for managing all my Tuya-compatible devices in one place. Works perfectly with my Alexa setup. The automation features are powerful once you get the hang of them. Occasional minor bugs after updates but nothing deal-breaking.

David Thompson

Google Play

Been using Smart Life for over two years now with about 20 smart devices — lights, plugs, and a couple of cameras. App is reliable, notifications are timely, and the Alexa integration works great. UI could be more modern but it gets the job done.

Maria Garcia

Google Play

Best smart home app I've tried. I switched from another app and Smart Life detected all my Tuya devices automatically. Love the scene and automation features — my lights turn on at sunset and off at bedtime without me doing anything.

James Wilson

Google Play

Works well for what it is. I control about 15 smart plugs and bulbs through the app. The scheduling feature is solid and the Google Home integration is seamless. Camera live view works but can be slow on cellular data.

TechEnthusiast88

Google Play

Decent app overall. Handles basic device control well and automations are useful. The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi requirement for pairing can be frustrating with modern routers, but once devices are connected everything runs smoothly. Good value for a free app.

HomeAutomationPro

Google Play

Excellent app for building a smart home on a budget. Compatible with so many affordable Tuya-based devices. I have lights, sensors, a robot vacuum, and cameras all managed from Smart Life. The family sharing feature lets my wife control everything too.

Changelog

v7.4.2 — March 13, 2026

Smart Life AI Assistant update. UI improvements and performance enhancements.

v7.4.1 — March 5, 2026

Smart Life AI Assistant improvements. Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

v7.4.0 — February 28, 2026

Smart Life AI Assistant — new features. UI improvements and performance optimizations.

v7.3.1 — February 9, 2026

Enhanced user experience. Bug fixes and stability improvements.

v7.3.0 — January 28, 2026

New AI life tools features. Improved device connectivity and automation engine.

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Information

ManufacturerVolcano Technology Limited

Websitelifeaiot.com

PricingFreemium

Pricing InfoFree to download and use. Optional cloud storage subscriptions available: Monthly ($1.99–$2.99), 14-Day Storage Plan ($5.99/mo), 30-Day Storage Plan ($9.99/mo), Annual subscription ($19.99), AI Lighting Master ($2.99/mo).

Google Play

4.6

App Store

4.7

Overall Rating

4.7

Google Play Downloads10M+

Version7.4.2

Size280.4 MB

Last Updated2026/03/13

Age Rating13+

Supported DevicesThousands of Tuya-compatible devices: Wi-Fi smart bulbs, LED strips, smart plugs, switches, power strips, thermostats, air conditioners, IP cameras, motion sensors, door/window sensors, smoke detectors, water leak sensors, robot vacuums, irrigation controllers, garage door openers, smart locks, and more from brands like Antela, AOFO, Aoycocr, Saswell, Gosund, and thousands of other OEM brands

Supported LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kashmiri, Kazakh, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Kyrgyz, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Uyghur, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, and more (75 total)

CompatibilityiOS 13.0 or later (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch with watchOS 6.0+, Apple Vision with visionOS 1.0+); Android 7.0 or later

Published date2026/03/23

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