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IPEX Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-WBR1D-IPEX)

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

January 15, 2026 1 min read

IPEX internal photo

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

The Tuya Global IPEX is a WiFi-enabled smart device that integrates seamlessly with the Tuya and Smart Life ecosystems, offering broad compatibility for smart home automation.

⚠️ NOTE: This device connects to mains voltage (110-240V). Always disconnect power before disassembly or working on the device.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Tuya Global
  • Model: IPEX
  • Protocol: WiFi + Bluetooth LE
  • Chipset: Realtek/Beken
  • Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
  • App: Smart Life

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: Realtek/Beken (Refer to Internal Photos for specific module)
  • Flashable: ✅ Yes
  • Info: Chipset can be Realtek (not flashable) or Beken (flashable with OpenBeken/LibreTiny). ESP variants are also possible and flashable.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

IPEX Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

IPEX Exterior

IPEX Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

IPEX PCB

IPEX PCB

Verdict

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