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TYWE2L Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-TYWE2L)

Factory reset and internal photos for Tuya Global TYWE2L. Tuya / Smart Life smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

TYWE2L internal photo

Before you buy the Tuya Global TYWE2L, check what's inside.

The TYWE2L is a compact Tuya-based WiFi module designed for integration into smart home devices requiring mains power. It provides WiFi connectivity and is typically found in various smart appliances controlled via the Smart Life app.

⚠️ NOTE: Requires mains voltage connection. Installation should only be performed by a qualified electrician. Always disconnect power before working on wiring.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Tuya Global
  • Model: TYWE2L
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Realtek/Beken
  • Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
  • App: Smart Life

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: Realtek RTL8196E / Beken BK7231
  • Flashable: ✅ Yes
  • Info: While the chipset is listed as Realtek/Beken, which can sometimes be tricky, many Tuya modules using these chipsets have been successfully flashed with custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome, especially if the specific variant is supported.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

TYWE2L Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

TYWE2L Exterior

TYWE2L Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

TYWE2L PCB

TYWE2L PCB

Verdict

The TYWE2L is a WiFi device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.

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TYWE2Lv1.0.2 Datasheet
杭州涂鸦信息技术 Version1.0.2
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TuYa Smart Wi-Fi Module-TYWE2L
Contents
1. Product Overview ............................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Major Application Fields ................................................................................................... 4
2. Module Interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Dimensions and Footprint ................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Pin definition ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Test Pin Definition ............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Absolute electrical parameters ........................................................................................ 6
3.2 Electrical conditions .......................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Wi-Fi TX power consumption ....................................................................................... 7
3.4 Wi-Fi RX power consumption ......................................................................................... 7
3.5 Power consumption in operating mode ..................................................................... 8
4. RF Features .................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Basic RF Features ............................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Wi-Fi output power ....................................................................................................... 9
4.3 RF RX sensitivity ............................................................................................................. 9
5. Antenna Information ................................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Antenna type .................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Antenna Interference Reduction ................................................................................... 10
6.Packaging Information and Poduction Instructions ............................................................... 10
TYWE2Lv1.0.2 Datasheet
杭州涂鸦信息技术 Version1.0.2
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6.1 Mechanical Dimensions .................................................................................................. 10
6.2 Production Instructions ..................................................................................