IPEX Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-CR3L-IPEX)
Factory reset and internal photos for Tuya Global IPEX. Tuya / Smart Life smart plug.
January 15, 2026
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Before you buy the Tuya Global IPEX, check what's inside.
The Tuya CR3L-IPEX is a versatile dual-mode WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy module designed for embedded IoT applications. It enables smart connectivity for various devices within the Tuya ecosystem.
⚠️ NOTE: Ensure proper handling of mains voltage connections during installation to avoid electrical shock.
Quick Specs
- Manufacturer: Tuya Global
- Model: IPEX
- Protocol: WiFi + BLE
- Chipset: Realtek RTL8720
- Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
- App: Smart Life
🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)
- Chipset: RTL8720CM
- Flashable: ❌ No
- Info: Based on manufacturer information and common practice for Tuya modules, direct flashing is typically not supported without proprietary methods.
User Manual
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External Photos
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Internal Photos
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Verdict
The IPEX is a WiFi device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.
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CR3L-IPEX Module Datasheet
Hardware Product Development > Network Modules > Wi-Fi & BLE
Dual Mode Module
Version: 20201208
Online Version
Contents
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1 Product overview 2
1.1 Features...................................................................................................2
1.2 Applications......................................................................................................... 2
2 Change history 3
3 Module interfaces 3
3.1 Dimensions and footprint............................................................................ 3
3.2 Pin definition........................................................................................................5
4 Electrical parameters 8
4.1 Absolute electrical parameters.....................................................................8
4.2 Working conditions............................................................................................. 8
4.3 RF power consumption....................................................................................... 9
4.4 Working power consumption.................................................................... 10
5 RF parameters 11
5.1 Basic RF features.......................................................................................11
5.2 TX performance.................................................................................................11
5.3 RX performance.................................................................................................13
6 Antenna 14
6.1 Antenna type..............................................................................................14
6.2 Antenna interference reduction................................................................. 14
7 Power-on sequence and resetting 15
7.1 Power-on sequence.................................................................................... 15
7.2 Resetting.................................................................................................... 15
8 Packaging information and production instructions 17
8.1 Mechanical dimensions............................................................................. 17
8.2 Recommended PCB layout............................................................................... 18
8.3 Pin header specifications........................................................................... 19
8.4 Production instructions.............................................................................. 20
8.5 Recommended oven temperature curve.................................................... 22
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8.6 Storage conditions..................................................................................... 23
9 MOQ and packaging information 24
10 Appendix: Statement 24
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Contents
CR3L-IPEX is a low-power embedded WiFi+BLE module that Tuya has developed.
It con- sists of a highly integrated wireless RF chip (RTL8720CM), with an
embedded WiFi network protocol stack and varied library funct...