MOES · Niche / specialty
MOES Tuya ZigBee Smart Gateway Hub
Zigbee 3.0 · Wi-Fi · no local API · about $30
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0Wi-Fi
1 W
Idle power
$30
List price
~300
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~300 |
| Idle power draw | ~1 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $30 |
Best for: Budget under $80
Setup & gotchas
🔒 Runs on the Tuya cloud with China-based servers; privacy-focused users should keep it on an isolated VLAN or avoid it entirely.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Cheap bridge for Tuya and Smart Life Zigbee accessories
- + Wired version supports a large device count for its price
- + Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
Trade-offs
- − Depends on the Tuya cloud, which routes through servers in China; a privacy consideration
- − No local API and best results only with Tuya-ecosystem devices
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Frequently asked questions
Does the MOES Tuya ZigBee Smart Gateway Hub require the cloud?
Yes. The MOES Tuya ZigBee Smart Gateway Hub is cloud-required — a vendor account and an internet connection are needed, and routines run through the vendor cloud (no local API).
Which protocols and voice assistants does the MOES Tuya ZigBee Smart Gateway Hub support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google. It directly supports an estimated 300 devices/brands.
How much does the MOES Tuya ZigBee Smart Gateway Hub cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $30 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 1 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- MOES official site (Zigbee Gateway): moeshouse.com/ ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.