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WBR3S Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-WBR3S)

Factory reset and internal photos for Tuya Global WBR3S. Tuya / Smart Life smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

WBR3S internal photo

Before you buy the Tuya Global WBR3S, check what's inside.

The WBR3S is a low-power embedded module by Tuya, featuring integrated WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity driven by the RTL8720CS chipset. It is designed for developers to build smart home devices and appliances.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure the module is handled and powered within the specified 3.0 to 3.6V range to prevent damage.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Tuya Global
  • Model: WBR3S
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Realtek RTL8720
  • Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
  • App: Smart Life

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: RTL8720CS
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: The provided documentation and common knowledge about Tuya's RTL8720CS modules indicate they are generally not easily flashable with custom firmware like Tasmota without significant hardware modification or specific exploits, and the original data states 'Not Flashable'.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

WBR3S Manual

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External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

WBR3S Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

WBR3S PCB

Verdict

The WBR3S is a WiFi device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.

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WBR3S User manual 

1 Product Overview 

WBR3S is a low-power embedded WiFi+BT module that Tuya has developed. It consists of a 
highly integrated wireless RF chip (RTL8720CS), a few peripherals, an 
embedded WiFi network protocol stack, the BT network protocol, and varied library 

functions. WBR3S has an embedded low-power 32-bit CPU, 512 KB static randomaccess memory 
(SRAM), 4 MB flash memory, and rich peripherals. WBR3S is an 
RTOS platform that integrates all function libraries of the WiFi MAC and TCP/IP protocols. You can 
develop embedded WiFi products as required. 
1.1 Features 

1. Embedded low-power 32-bit CPU, which can also function as an application 
processor 
2. The maxium clock rate: 200 MHz 

3. Working voltage: 3.0 to 3.6 V 

4. Peripherals: 8 GPIOs, 1 universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), 
and 1 analog to digital converter (ADC) 
5. WiFi connectivity 

• 802.11b/g/n 1x1 2.4 G 

• Channels 1 to 14 at 2.4 Ghz 

• Support WPA and WPA2 security modes 

• Up to +17.5 dBm output power in 802.11b mode 

• Support STA/AP/STA+AP working modes 

• Support SmartConfig and AP network configuration manners for Android 
and iOS devices 
• Onboard PCB antenna with a gain of 1.7 dBi at 2.4 G 

• Working temperature: -20 to 85℃ 

6. BT/BLE connectivity 

• Support BLE V5.0 
• Up to the output power of +9 dbm The default output power is 7dB. 

• PCB antenna with a gain of 1.7 dBi at 2.4 G shared with WiFi 

• Working temperature: -20 to 85℃ 

1.2 Applications 

• Intelligent building 

• Smart household and home appliances 

• Smart socket and light 

• Industrial wireless control 

• Baby monitor 

• Network camera 

• Intelligent bus 

2. Electrical Parameters 

2.1 Absolute Electrical Parameters 

2.2 Normal Working Conditions 

4 RF Parameters 

4.1 Basic RF Features 

5 Antenna Information 

5.1 Antenna Type 

WBR3S uses only an onboard PCB antenna. 

5.2 Antenna Interference Reduction 

To ensure optimal WiFi performance when the WiFi module uses an onboard PCB 
antenna, it is recommended that the antenna be at least 15 mm away from other 
metal parts. To ensure the antenna performance, the PCB should not be routed 
or clad with copper in the antenna area. The main points of the layout: 1. Make 
sure that there is no substrate medium directly below or above the printed antenna. 

2. Make sure that the area around the printed antenna is far away from the metal 
copper skin, so as to ensure the radiation effect of the antenna to the greatest 
extent 

6. Packaging Information and Production Instructions 

6.1 Mechanical Dimensions 

The WBR3S dimensions are 16mm (W)×24mm (L) ×3.0mm (H) 

6.2 Production Instructions 

1. Use an SMT placement machine to mount the stamp hole module that Tuya 
produces onto the PCB within 24 hours after the module is unpacked and the 
fifirmware is burned.If not, vacuum pack the module again. Bake the module 
before mounting it onto the PCB. A. SMT placement equipment 
• a) Reflflow soldering mach...