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CB2L Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-CB2L)

Factory reset and internal photos for Tuya Global CB2L. Tuya / Smart Life smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

CB2L internal photo

Before you buy the Tuya Global CB2L, check what's inside.

The CB2L is a compact, low-power Wi-Fi module designed by Tuya, featuring the BK7231N chipset. It's intended for integration into smart home devices, enabling connectivity and control via the Tuya/Smart Life ecosystem.

⚠️ NOTE: This module is intended for integration into mains-powered devices. Installation and wiring should only be performed by qualified personnel, and mains voltage should be disconnected before any work.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Tuya Global
  • Model: CB2L
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Beken BK7231N
  • Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
  • App: Smart Life

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: BK7231N
  • Flashable: ✅ Yes
  • Info: Uses the BK7231N chipset, which is known to be flashable with custom firmware like OpenBeken/LibreTiny.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

CB2L Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

CB2L Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

CB2L PCB

Verdict

The CB2L is a WiFi device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.

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CB2L Module Datasheet
Version: 20210423
Online Version
Contents
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Contents
1 Product overview 2
1.1 Features...................................................................................................2
1.2 Applications......................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Change history.............................................................................................3
2 Module interfaces 3
2.1 Dimensions and package............................................................................. 3
2.2 Pin definition........................................................................................................4
2.3 Definitions on test points.....................................................................................5
3 Electrical parameters 7
3.1 Absolute electrical parameters.....................................................................7
3.2 Normal working conditions.................................................................................7
3.3 RF power consumption....................................................................................... 8
3.4 Working current...........................................................................................8
4 RF parameters 10
4.1 Basic RF features.......................................................................................10
4.2 Wi-Fi transmission performance.......................................................................10
4.3 Wi-Fi receiving performance............................................................................ 11
4.4 Bluetooth transmission performance......................................................... 12
4.5 Bluetooth receiving performance.............................................................. 12
5 Antenna information 12
5.1 Antenna type..............................................................................................12
5.2 Antenna interference reduction................................................................. 13
6 Packaging information and production instructions 16
6.1 Mechanical dimensions............................................................................. 16
6.2 Side view............................................................................................................16
6.3 The diagram of PCB packaging-pin header..................................................... 17
6.4 Production instructions.............................................................................. 19
6.5 Recommended oven temperature curve.................................................... 21
6.6 Storage conditions..................................................................................... 24
Contents
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7 MOQ and packaging information 25
8 Appendix-Statement 25
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CB2L is a low-power-consumption embedded Wi-Fi module that Tuya has developed.
It consists of a highly integrated RF chip BK7231N and a few pe...