Using a Raspberry Pi

Generic Install Instructions

Before running Tuya-Convert, you need to disconnect from your current Wi-Fi network else the WiFi network will not start (or will not accept connections if broadcast). There are multiple ways of doing this:

Warning You will need to be connected via Ethernet or "USB Gadget mode" to continue use after disabling wifi.

1. Via GUI: connect via VNC viewer, click the Wifi Icon, select your network and disconnect.
2. Via SSH/Terminal: paste the command sudo killall wpa_supplicant

You can now follow the instructions on the main page.

Pi Zero W (Epicka Smart Plug)

Process to flash EPicka smart plugs ( https://www.amazon.com/EPICKA-Mini-Wireless-Compatible-Assistant-Required/dp/B07BW9QB1G )

I used a Pi Zero W to flash. Here are high level steps..

• install raspian lite
• setup USB Gadget mode (unless you have keyboard/monitor). It might give you self assigned IP instead of regular network IP. That's okay. You can still ssh to pi.
• You will have to kill wpa_supplicant otherwise wifi hotspot will not start.

sudo killall wpa_supplicant

Since you are connected using usb-gadget mode, your ssh session will still work.

• Follow main tuya-convert steps.
• Make sure to flash with user2 mode otherwise you will brick your smart plugs.