eWeLink
8.0#2 in smart home appsFrom $9.90 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Tuya Smart
7.1#8 in smart home appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPI
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| Fact | eWeLink | Tuya Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Smart scenes can be triggered by time, device state, or NFC tags. | Tuya describes appliance automation and smart scenes that connect devices and can be switched with one tap. |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The official contact page lists [email protected] for support and feedback. | Tuya's all-in-one app page says its R&D team provides regular maintenance and updates and 24/7 technical support. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
eWeLink plans
- Advanced$9.90 a year
- Prime$19.90 a year
- BasicFree
- Camera Plan$19.99 a year
Tuya Smart plans
- Smart Life appFree
Pick eWeLink if…
eWeLink suits people who want to manage smart-home devices from multiple brands, automate scenes, and use voice or local control. Its CUBE option is for users who want a self-hosted Matter bridge.
Pick Tuya Smart if…
Tuya Smart suits people who want a free mobile hub for controlling devices from multiple brands, as well as partners building smart home solutions. Its device sharing and family permissions may suit households managing shared equipment.