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R8809 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDLTY-R8809)

Factory reset and internal photos for Generic IoT R8809. Unknown smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

R8809 internal photo

Before you buy the Generic IoT R8809, check what's inside.

This device is a WiFi-enabled smart camera that integrates with the TuyaSmart app for remote monitoring and control. It requires a 2.4GHz WiFi network and is powered via a USB adapter.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure the USB power adapter is rated for 5V and sufficient amperage for the camera.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Generic IoT
  • Model: R8809
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Realtek RTL8720
  • Ecosystem: Unknown
  • App: Unknown

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: Realtek RTL8720 (WA2 module)
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: The 'WA2' module based on Realtek RTL8720 is generally not designed for easy flashing with custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome.

Reset Guide

Reset the device so that indicator light is flashing red.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

R8809 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

R8809 Exterior

R8809 Exterior

R8809 Exterior

R8809 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

R8809 PCB

R8809 PCB

R8809 PCB

Verdict

The R8809 is a WiFi device from the Unknown ecosystem.

📄 Click to view full text manual (SEO)
SMART WI-FI 
C A M E RA 
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. ” 

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 acco unt. 

System Requirements 
• Mobile device running iOS® 8 or higher or Android™ 4.1x or higher 
• Existing Wi -Fi Network 

Technical Specifications 

• Audio: ...