jasonacox
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2 years ago Hi @devmet34, thanks for opening this issue. Can you also post a link to the specific device in case others see this?
You are correct. PlugKey (aka Product Key, Product ID) is essentially a device SKU but is not the local security KEY used to encrypt communication. When you set up a device using the App (e.g. Smart Life or Tuya Smart), a local key is created and the device is paired with the Tuya Cloud. That key is stored on the device and in the Tuya Cloud. The instructions to fetch the key is not simple, unfortunately, but if you have a Tuya compatible plug and you follow the steps it does work: https://github.com/jasonacox/tinytuya#setup-wizard---getting-local-keys
However, I'm not sure your device is compatible. You could still try the instructions to see if the Ledvance app would work. Unfortunately, it is likely not going to work. A quick search and I see several post in reddit.com about people not getting Ledvance devices to work with the Tuya ecosystem. I do wonder what they are doing.
Has anyone else had any luck with these devices?
devmet34
Hello,
I paired Ledvance smart+ wifi plug with its own app on android. Its working ok. I tried tuyapower py. It scans find and outputs all the parameters including plugkey something like "keyj5dhdbjch". When i try to get device info with given parameters, it says no power data. I suppose plugkey is not the actual key?
I reset the device and tried to pair with both smart life and tuya smart app but it fails. During manual pairing with smart life or tuya smart app, device's led stops blinking but app fails to pair with timeout even though device connects to wifi router.
Appreciate helps. Thanks