Smart Life
Smart Life: A free mobile app for controlling compatible devices across brands, with scenes and sharing. Ranked #5 of 39 in Smart Home Apps by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for households mixing compatible devices across brands.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forHouseholds mixing compatible devices across brands
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Voice assistantsAmazon Alexa; Google Assistant
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Controls compatible devices across brands and categories in one app
- Supports Alexa and Google Assistant voice control
- Includes scenes, automations, sharing and member permissions
Where it doesn't
- Works through a mobile app on iOS and Android only
- Voice assistant integrations are limited to Alexa and Google Assistant
- Support information is limited to documentation
Our verdict on Smart Life
Smart Life is Tuya’s mobile app for connecting and managing compatible smart-home devices across brands and categories. It is aimed at households that want device control, scenes and shared access in one place, rather than separate apps for each device. The app is available on iOS and Android, and Tuya says it is free to use. Supported device protocols include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Zigbee.
Pairing and everyday control are central to the app: Smart Life offers automatic device detection, one-click pairing, and manual or voice control. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are the listed voice integrations. Users can create one-click scenes and home automations, share devices and home access, and set permissions for individual members. Push notifications and alerts include do-not-disturb options. These features make it a fit for households coordinating compatible devices and access among multiple people; buyers should check that their specific devices are compatible before choosing an app-led setup.
Smart Life’s breadth across device categories is useful, but it remains a mobile app rather than a desktop management option, and its listed voice integrations are Alexa and Google Assistant. Tuya’s support channel is documentation, so buyers seeking another listed support route may prefer a product with one. The published product information also does not specify the scope of automation triggers or whether control works locally, which matters to buyers evaluating those capabilities. Choose Smart Life for free mobile device management, sharing and basic home automation across compatible devices; consider alternatives if local control or more defined automation capabilities are essential.
Smart Life pricing
Smart Life fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa; Google Assistant |
| Device protocols | Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; Zigbee |
| Remote control | Not verified |
| Automation triggers | Not verified |
| Mobile platforms | iOS; Android |
| Local control | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | tuya.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Smart Life integrations
Smart Life lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
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