Tuya Smart Introduces Hey Tuya with Gmail, Matter Support and PVAD Model
Tuya Smart unveiled Hey Tuya upgrades at its 2026 Global Developer Summit, adding Gmail, Calendar and Docs integration plus full Matter support for proactive AI tasks. It introduced a PVAD speaker detection model and enhanced its AI infrastructure with Physical AI Foundation V2.8, Wukong AI 3.0 and OmniMem V2.0.
1. Hey Tuya Upgrade
At the 2026 Global Developer Summit, Tuya Smart showcased an upgraded Hey Tuya voice assistant with deep integration of Gmail, Calendar and Docs services. The update also extends compatibility to Matter and open-source platforms like Home Assistant, enabling users to execute complex tasks through single voice commands.
2. Advanced AI Infrastructure
Tuya unveiled its self-trained PVAD speaker detection model to reduce false activations and improve accuracy in multi-user environments. The company also rolled out Physical AI Foundation V2.8, Wukong AI 3.0 and OmniMem V2.0 to strengthen its AI stack for faster reasoning, proactive assistance and long-term memory in hardware.
3. Strategic Ecosystem Focus
Tuya outlined its focus on three AI application ecosystems—AI Home, AI Robot and AI Energy—to drive next-generation hardware innovation. Through Vibe Coding and its expanded developer toolkit, the company aims to lower barriers for AI+IoT solution development and accelerate global adoption.