XR3 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-XR3)
Factory reset and internal photos for Tuya Global XR3. Tuya / Smart Life smart plug.
January 15, 2026
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Before you buy the Tuya Global XR3, check what's inside.
The Tuya XR3 is a low-power embedded Wi-Fi module featuring an Arm Cortex-M4F CPU and an XR809 RF chip. It is designed for integration into smart home devices and appliances, offering standard Wi-Fi connectivity.
⚠️ NOTE: Ensure proper voltage levels (2.7V to 5.5V) are supplied to the module during operation. Handle with ESD precautions.
Quick Specs
- Manufacturer: Tuya Global
- Model: XR3
- Protocol: WiFi
- Chipset: Beken BK7231N
- Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
- App: Smart Life
🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)
- Chipset: XR809
- Flashable: ✅ Yes
- Info: The datasheet mentions 'OpenBeken' firmware and the chipset XR809 is known to be flashable with custom firmware like OpenBeken.
User Manual
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Internal Photos
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Verdict
The XR3 is a WiFi device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.
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XR3 Datasheet
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1 Product Overview
XR3 is a low-power embedded Wi-Fi module that Tuya has developed. It consists of a
highly integrated RF chip (XR809) and several peripheral components, with an embedded
Wi-Fi network protocol stack and robust library functions. XR3 is embedded with an Arm
Cortex-M4F CPU, 2 MB flash read-only memory (ROM), and 384 KB static
random-access memory (SRAM), and has extensive peripherals.
XR3 is an RTOS platform that integrates all function libraries of the Wi-Fi MAC and
TCP/IP protocols. You can develop embedded Wi-Fi products as required.
1.1 Features
Clock rate: 160 MHz
Working voltage: 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Peripherals: two universal asynchronous receivers/transmitters (UARTs)
Wi-Fi connectivity
⚫ 802.11b/g/n
⚫ Channels 1 to 14 at 2.4 GHz
⚫ WPA and WPA2 security modes
⚫ STA, AP, and STA+AP working modes
⚫ Smart and AP network configuration modes for Android and iOS devices
⚫ Onboard PCB antenna
⚫ Working temperature: –20° C to +85° C
Product
Manual
Tuya XR3 Wi-Fi Module
Version: 2.0.0 Date: 2019-10-14 No.: 0000000001
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XR3 Datasheet
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1.2 Applications
⚫ Intelligent building
⚫ Smart household and home appliances
⚫ Smart socket and light
⚫ Industrial wireless control
⚫ Baby monitor
⚫ Network camera
⚫ Intelligent bus
XR3 Datasheet
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Change History
No. Date Change Description Version After
Change
1 2019-10-14 This is the first release. 2.0.0
2 2020-01-13 Change Electrical parameters 2.0.1
3 2020-03-19 Update RF parameters 2.0.2
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Contents
1 Product Overview ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 2
2 Module Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Dimensions and Footprint ................................................................................. 6
2.2 Interface Pin Definition ...................................................................................... 6
3 Electrical Parameters ................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Absolute Electrical Parameters ......................................................................... 9
3.2 Electrical Conditions .......................................................................................... 9
3.3 RF Current Consumption ................................................................................ 10
3.4 Working Current ............................................................................................... 10
4 RF Features ............................................................