Overview
Tuya SDK Development has become a powerful approach for companies looking to move beyond OEM limitations and build fully customized IoT ecosystems.
In this case study, we helped a global smart equipment manufacturer modernize its connected product platform by replacing an outdated OEM app with a scalable SDK-based solution.
This Tuya SDK development project focused on seamless Tuya OEM app migration, helping the client move from a limited OEM framework to a flexible SDK-powered platform.
Challenges
The OEM framework limited the client’s ability to deliver updates or expand to new device categories.
Key challenges included:
- Seamless OEM-to-SDK migration: ensuring existing users could continue using the app without re-pairing devices or losing data.
- Multi-device integration: combining multiple hardware modules—controllers, heaters, and sensors—within a single mobile interface while maintaining low latency and real-time response.
- Account compatibility: synchronizing OEM account systems and Tuya Cloud authorization to deliver a smooth user transition.
These challenges required careful coordination between app development, cloud configuration, and device firmware.
Our Tuya SDK Solution
Our engineering team developed a custom mobile application using Tuya IoT SDK as the foundation, integrating Tuya Android SDK, Tuya iOS SDK, and Tuya MCU SDK for embedded device control.
The app’s architecture was designed for modular expansion—allowing new devices or features to be added without rewriting core code.
Key technical highlights include:
- Unified cloud connectivity through Tuya Cloud APIs, enabling secure data transfer and instant synchronization.
- Tuya App SDK integration for native user experience and UI customization.
- Tuya Smart SDK for automating device logic and user scenarios.
- Comprehensive testing under various network conditions to ensure stable global operation.
Our development process included iterative testing, SDK version compatibility checks, and performance optimization for both Android and iOS environments.
Results
The new SDK-based app launched successfully under the client’s own brand, now supporting thousands of connected devices across multiple product lines.
Measured outcomes included:
- 35% improvement in response speed and command execution time
- 40% reduction in customer support tickets related to device pairing
- Full control of release cycles, UI updates, and app analytics
- Seamless scalability to integrate future smart modules using Tuya IoT SDK
The project proved that shifting from an OEM dependency to a Tuya SDK integration model can dramatically improve flexibility and long-term ROI. As a result of this Tuya OEM app migration, the client now operates on a stable, customizable Tuya SDK infrastructure, fully under their own brand.
Impact
With its new SDK-based architecture, the client now manages its entire smart product ecosystem independently. The modular structure built with Tuya SDK for Android, iOS, and MCU allows effortless updates and feature expansions—without reworking existing infrastructure.
This transformation positioned the brand for continued growth in the connected equipment market.
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