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R8818 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDLTY-R8818)

Factory reset and internal photos for Generic IoT R8818. Unknown smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

R8818 internal photo

Before you buy the Generic IoT R8818, check what's inside.

This is a Tuya-based WiFi smart camera, designed for home security and monitoring. It connects to your home's 2.4GHz WiFi network and is controlled via the TuyaSmart mobile app.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure the USB power adapter is from a reputable manufacturer and provides stable 5V DC output.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Generic IoT
  • Model: R8818
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Realtek RTL8710
  • Ecosystem: Unknown
  • App: Unknown

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: Realtek RTL8710BN
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: The device uses a Realtek RTL8710BN chipset, which generally does not support flashing with custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome without significant hardware modification or specific exploit, and is not designed for it.

Reset Guide

Reset the device so that indicator light is flashing red.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

R8818 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

R8818 Exterior

R8818 Exterior

R8818 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

R8818 PCB

R8818 PCB

R8818 PCB

R8818 PCB

R8818 PCB

R8818 PCB

R8818 PCB

R8818 PCB

Verdict

The R8818 is a WiFi device from the Unknown ecosystem.

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SMART C A M E R A
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
 2m USB Cable
 Label for Location
 Mounting Bracket
 Power Adapter
 User Manual
 Screws
Get Ready
Know your Wi-Fi network and password
Make sure your mobile device is running iOS ® 9 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)
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?

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 specifications for
exact range data.
3. The device appears offline or unreachable?
Make sure your W...