89%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Tuya is the company behind the Smart Life and Tuya Smart apps, and the cloud that runs plugs, bulbs and sensors from hundreds of budget brands. If your device says it works with Smart Life, it probably runs on Tuya.
CompanyTuya, publicly traded in New York and Hong Kong
FinancesAbout $322 million in 2025 revenue and $58 million in profit, with no debt
Needs the cloud?Mostly. Devices use Tuya’s cloud, though many can also be controlled locally with tools like Home Assistant
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportWe have not found Tuya switching off its platform for any device. Support for a specific product also depends on the brand that sold it.
Why 89%
- Starting point90%A large, profitable, publicly listed company.
- Track record0No history of shutting down its platform.
- Works without the cloud−1Most devices use Tuya’s cloud, though many can be controlled locally.
- Our estimate89%
The good news: Tuya is profitable, has nearly $1 billion in cash and investments and no debt, and powers devices from thousands of brands. That makes its cloud very unlikely to disappear.
The bad news: Most Tuya devices depend on its cloud, and the brand on the box may disappear even if Tuya does not. Firmware updates usually come from that brand, not from Tuya.
If you own Tuya Smart / Smart Life
- Use the Smart Life app rather than a small brand’s own app, since Smart Life is run directly by Tuya.
- For local control, Home Assistant can talk to many Tuya devices on your own network.