ValentinStoica
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Feature Request for Tuya Smart: Virtual Device for Binary Variables
For users who pay for the Tuya Smart app (for example, for increased automation limits), it would be incredibly useful to have:
One virtual device per home with 25 binary variables (on/off switches).
The device should be permanent — not tied to temporary license activation.
Why this matters:
Many users already simulate variables by using physical device settings (child lock, temperature thresholds, etc.) — which is unreliable and risky.
If that device is removed or loses connection, the logic fails.
A dedicated virtual device for logic memory would make automation safer, portable, and more stable.
Why Tuya is better suited than open platforms (like Home Assistant):
One account can control multiple locations via the cloud — no extra hardware (Raspberry Pi, server, etc.) needed in each home.
Tuya offers a secure and verified cloud ecosystem with customer support.
Paying users like myself support the platform and want tools to create complex but stable logic — without needing external systems.
Tuya already supports virtual devices. This wouldn’t require major development — just repurpose what already exists. Please consider this simple feature. It could bring massive benefits without affecting the experience for casual users.
For users who pay for the Tuya Smart app (for example, for increased automation limits), it would be incredibly useful to have:
One virtual device per home with 25 binary variables (on/off switches).
The device should be permanent — not tied to temporary license activation.
Why this matters:
Many users already simulate variables by using physical device settings (child lock, temperature thresholds, etc.) — which is unreliable and risky.
If that device is removed or loses connection, the logic fails.
A dedicated virtual device for logic memory would make automation safer, portable, and more stable.
Why Tuya is better suited than open platforms (like Home Assistant):
One account can control multiple locations via the cloud — no extra hardware (Raspberry Pi, server, etc.) needed in each home.
Tuya offers a secure and verified cloud ecosystem with customer support.
Paying users like myself support the platform and want tools to create complex but stable logic — without needing external systems.
Tuya already supports virtual devices. This wouldn’t require major development — just repurpose what already exists. Please consider this simple feature. It could bring massive benefits without affecting the experience for casual users.