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R8817 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDLTY-R8817)

Factory reset and internal photos for Generic IoT R8817. Unknown smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

R8817 internal photo

Before you buy the Generic IoT R8817, check what's inside.

This device is a TuyaSmart compatible Wi-Fi security camera, designed for home monitoring. It connects to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and is controlled via the TuyaSmart mobile application.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure the device is connected to the provided power adapter and used with a stable power source. Avoid exposing to water or extreme temperatures.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Generic IoT
  • Model: R8817
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Unknown
  • Ecosystem: Unknown
  • App: Unknown

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: TY3000 (based on TuyaSmart Camera integration)
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: Tuya devices often use custom firmware and chipsets that are not easily flashable with open-source firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome without specialized hardware modifications.

Reset Guide

Reset the device so that indicator light is flashing red.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

R8817 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

R8817 Exterior

R8817 Exterior

R8817 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

R8817 PCB

R8817 PCB

R8817 PCB

R8817 PCB

Verdict

The R8817 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、Description of assembly steps 

 Screw specifications:KA3*24 

 3 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. 

 3 Register an account on your TuyaSmart app 

STEP 3. 
Login to the App. 

3 Plug in 

How do I reset my device? 
Using the screw to remove the down panel. 
Press the Reset Button(as Pic) for several seconds until camera starts to 
beep. 

Optional: Insert TF Card as shown in Pic. 

 What does the blinking light mean? 

 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 hom...