siren

Tuya TS0216 Sound & Flash Siren

Tuya

budget local: excellentFully controllable on your LAN with no internet dependency. Zigbee
Price
budget band last checked Jun 2, 2026
HA fit
excellent
Works offline
yes
Setup
advanced
Hub needed
yes

Quick verdict

Inexpensive combined sound-and-flash Zigbee siren that exposes simple alarm on/off and 0-100 volume control fully locally via Zigbee2MQTT. Paired through Zigbee2MQTT it is controlled by direct MQTT messages with no vendor bridge or cloud. Just note: Generic Tuya build quality and firmware vary by reseller.

Notes last checked Jun 2, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant excellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Alexa noneNo official support on this platform.
Works offline yes
Setup advanced
Extra hub needed yes
Power rechargeable battery

Local control facts

  • Home Assistant: zha integration, Local Polling (home-assistant.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)
  • Zigbee2MQTT: supported device, listed as Tuya TS0216 (Sound and flash siren) (zigbee2mqtt.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)

Why it stands out

  • Very cheap and widely available from many Tuya OEMs
  • Local alarm + volume control through Zigbee2MQTT, no Tuya cloud
  • Built-in battery works during power loss

Reasons to hesitate

  • Generic Tuya build quality and firmware vary by reseller
  • No US Amazon ASIN; mostly AliExpress/eBay
  • Limited tone selection vs premium sirens

Best for

  • Budget builders adding a local Zigbee siren without a Tuya gateway

Avoid if

  • you don't want to run a Zigbee coordinator
  • you want a finished, plug-and-play product rather than a DIY/wiring project

Privacy and local-control notes

Paired through Zigbee2MQTT it is controlled by direct MQTT messages with no vendor bridge or cloud.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Around $20. Among the more affordable options in this category.

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