r/smartlife
20k members
r/smartlife is a subreddit with 20k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses smartlife, smart life, automation, alexa, and lights, and they frequently recommend/review smart switch.
Discussion about Smart Life / Tuya Smart Home automation apps and devices. And also linking them to Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa.
Such devices as Wi-Fi plugs/sockets, switches, light-bulbs etc that do not require a hub that work with Smart Life/Tuya.
Note that Zigbee and Bluetooth devices may need a hub.
Generally made by off brands but substantially cheaper then other home automation options.
Popular Themes in r/smartlife
#1
Solution Requests
: "Looking for a compatible smartlife curtain motor"
33 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "WHY IS IT BLINKING!?!"
7 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Does zemismart works on alexa?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/smartlife
#1
Smartlife
: "Most unusual use of Smartlife"
35 posts
#2
Smart Life
: "Most of my Smart Life devices went offline this morning, anyone else?"
21 posts
#3
Automation
: "Automation down?"
18 posts
#4
Alexa
: "Does zemismart works on Alexa?"
15 posts
#5
Lights
: "Lights turn on but no longer respond to app - MIWISE COB LED strip Lights"
14 posts
#6
Wifi
: "Wifi alarm system not compatible?"
12 posts
#7
Tuya
: "Tuya ble + wifi temp and hum. sensor pinging data too slow"
11 posts
#8
Camera
: "Any good cheap Camera working with tuya app?"
10 posts
#9
Switch
: "Failed to add the device tuya zigbee Switch"
9 posts
#10
Smart Bulbs
: "Smart Bulbs are infuriating "
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/smartlife
Smart Switch
2 reviews
#1
Leviton
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Fanimation
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/smartlife
#1
SmartLife
: "Automations stopped working."
52 posts
#2
Tuya
: "Thrift store has plugs for .99 and surge protectors for 2.99. Bought 6 of each."
10 posts
#3
Amazon Alexa
: "Zigbee buttons and Alexa to control USB light"
6 posts
#4
Google Assistant
: "Galaxy projector (bl-xk01) any way to change scenes through google home?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/smartlife
Yearly
+4k members(22.1%)
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Last updated: June 10, 2026