2.4GHz WiFi Explained: Why Dual-Band Routers Confuse Smart Airers

Most smart airers — including Tuya-based units — prefer 2.4GHz. Dual-band routers that hide both bands under one name confuse phones during pairing.

Why 2.4GHz

Longer range through walls matters for a laundry corner that is not next to the router. 5GHz is great for laptops; it is often the wrong band for first-time device joining.

What to do on a dual-band mesh

Temporarily connect your phone to a 2.4GHz SSID if your router offers one, complete pairing, then return to normal. Guest networks sometimes block IoT — avoid those for setup.

After it is online

Day-to-day control is usually stable even if bands roam. The pain point is the first handshake. Get that right and Smart Life timers behave like any other appliance in the app.

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