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R8801 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDLTY-R8801)

Factory reset and internal photos for Generic IoT R8801. Unknown smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

R8801 internal photo

Before you buy the Generic IoT R8801, check what's inside.

This device is a WiFi-enabled smart camera that connects to your home network via the TuyaSmart app. It is designed for indoor surveillance and remote monitoring, powered by a USB adapter connected to mains power.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure the device is powered only by the provided USB cable and power adapter. Do not expose to water.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Generic IoT
  • Model: R8801
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Unknown
  • Ecosystem: Unknown
  • App: Unknown

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: TYHX0001
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: Proprietary Tuya firmware, likely on a protected chipset, not easily flashable with custom firmware like Tasmota.

Reset Guide

Reset the device so that indicator light is flashing red.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

R8801 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

R8801 Exterior

R8801 Exterior

R8801 Exterior

R8801 Exterior

R8801 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

R8801 PCB

R8801 PCB

R8801 PCB

R8801 PCB

Verdict

The R8801 is a WiFi device from the Unknown ecosystem.

📄 Click to view full text manual (SEO)
Smart Camera 
USER MANUAL 
Thank you for purchasing Smart Camera . Get started using 
your new devices by downloading TuyaSmart , one 
convenient app that manages everything straight from your 
phone. Easily connect to your home Wi-Fi and control 
multiple devices from the touch of your fingertips. 

Contents 
Download & Register 2-4 
Plug In 5 
Connect (SmartConfig) 6-7 
Connect (QR code net -pairing ) 8-9 
Questions, Troubleshooting, Notices 10-13 

What’s in the Box 
• Smart Wi-Fi
Camera
• USB Cable
• Power Adapter
• User Manual
Get Ready 
• Know your Wi-Fi network and password
• Make sure your mobile device is running iOS® 8 or
higher or Android™ 4.1× or higher
• Make sure you’re connecting to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
network (It can’t connect to 5GHz networks)
USER 
MANUAL 
1 Download the TuyaSmart app from App Store or Google 
Play. 

 2 Register an account on your TuyaSmart app 

STEP 1. 
Enter your mobile phone 
number or email address. 
STEP 2. 
Enter the verification 
code and create a 
password. 

2 Register an account on your TuyaSmart 
app 
STEP 3. 
Login to the 
App. 

 3 Plug in 

How do I reset my device? 
Use the reset pin to press the Reset Button (as pic 1) 
for several seconds until the camera starts to beep. 

Optional: Insert Micro SD card as shown in pic 2 

 What does the blinking light mean? 

Pic 2 Pic 1 
 4 Add device. Method 1: SmartConfig 

STEP 1 
In the app, on the top corner of 
the Devices screen, click (+). 

Choose “Smart Camera” 
STEP 2 
Make sure the indicator light on 
the device is flashing Red, 
indicating the device is ready to 
connect. If not, follow 
instructions to Reset the device 
so that indicator light is flashing 
red. 
then press “Next Step”. 
 4 Add device. Method 1: SmartConfig 

STEP 3 
Enter your Wi-Fi network 
and password. 

STEP 4 
The app will try to connect 
your device. During this time, 
the camera will beep, start 
quickly blinking Red, and then 
turn solid Green.
*If the connection fails, try to connect directly using QR Code Mode. 
Add device. Method 1: SmartConfig 

 5 Add device. Method 2: QR code net -pairing 

STEP 1 
In the app, on the top corner of 
the Devices screen, click 
(Otherwise) 

STEP 2 
Choose “ QR code”

 5 Add device. Method 2: QR code net -pairing 

STEP 3 
Enter your Wi-Fi network and 
password. 

STEP 4 
Scan the QR Code 
with the camera.” 

10 
Frequently Asked Questions 
1. Can I share with family and friends?
Yes, you can share your cameras with family and friends who will 
have access to view the camera and control your bulbs, plugs, and 
other d e v i c e s. In the app, press the Profile button and click on the 
“Device Sharing” button, and you will be able to give or revoke 
sharing permissions. In order to share, the other user should already 
have downloaded the app and registered a new account. 

2. What’s the Wireless Range?
The range of your home Wi-Fi is heavily dependent on your home 
router and the conditions of the room. Check with your router 
specificati...