Needed: Payment activates switch

[jondelee]

Hi,

I want to allow users to use a washing machine for 30 minutesby making a payment. I have the relay installed and working with a 30 minute countdown and I can actuate it with the tuya app, so the electrical part is done. I see that there is a Stripe integration and that might work but I don't want to reinvent something that someone has already done. I would like to have a simple qr code that a user can follow with their phone, make a payment, and that will tell Tuya to activate a switch.

Does a solution for this already exist? It doesn't have to be Stripe for the payment - in fact Zelle is preferred but any trusted payment method will work.

I also would like to develop a simple app for a similar rental equipment program - I am not a programmer and would need a pretty good framework to start with or hire a developer. Any referrals? I am in the US.

Thanks in advance!

(note posted in Chinese forum as well - not sure where to post this)

[LuMilton]

this is a practical setup for pay-per-use device control, and i like that the relay and countdown already work through tuya. a qr that leads to a payment and then triggers the switch is the missing glue. has anyone built a payment-to-tuya webhook with identity checks and transaction callbacks? i prefer zelle for transfers, but solutions supporting card, crypto, or stablecoin are fine. are there platforms or integrators that handle kyb, payments, and device activation out of the box, or do i need a custom build? i'm not a programmer — pointers to low-code frameworks or us-based developers who can implement this would be appreciated.

[jaki1990]

this is a really interesting use case, and it connects well with what platforms like KEAworld.com
are working on. kea focuses on simplifying verification and compliance for licensed entities through a unified kyb framework, which could be useful if your project involves regulated payments or crypto integrations. by using a single verification system, you could automate the identity and transaction validation steps while keeping compliance consistent across payment methods. it might help you reduce complexity when connecting payment triggers to tuya-based device activation, especially if you’re aiming for a scalable, cross-border setup.

[leyla]

this is a fascinating project, and implementing a payment-to-device workflow definitely involves multiple moving parts. for a low-code approach, you could explore platforms that support webhooks and conditional triggers, allowing payments to automatically activate tuya switches. integrating identity verification and transaction callbacks can be achieved using services that specialize in kyb and payment orchestration. if you’re not a programmer, working with us-based developers who have experience in iot and payment automation could save time and reduce errors. starting with a modular framework lets you expand payment options over time while keeping device control seamless and secure.

[Curtismurray]

i think the idea of linking payments directly to device activation has a lot of potential, especially for shared or rental-based systems. combining tuya’s automation features with verified payment callbacks could make the process much smoother and safer for users. even without heavy coding, low-code tools that integrate api workflows might help automate identity checks and confirmations. building a test setup with simple payment gateways first could show how scalable and flexible the model really is

[leyla]

this approach could really transform how automated services work, especially in areas like shared equipment or energy management. connecting payment verification directly to device activation ensures transparency and accountability for both users and providers. one useful direction might be to test platforms that already support secure api calls for tuya devices, combined with modular identity verification tools. this setup could minimize manual steps while keeping compliance standards intact. for long-term scalability, focusing on interoperability between payment gateways and iot frameworks would allow smoother adoption across different markets and currencies