if you use tuya integration with home assistant you need to use zigbee2mqtt as tuya do not change brightness via home assistant
What should I do to manually operate the dimmer instead of using it through the SmartLife application?
I suggest you purchase a reset switch with three buttons, one button for the "on/off", one button for the "+", and one button for the "-".
Feature:
Dimmable Bulb Only
This smart dimmer switch only supprt dimmable LED AND INC.
Please confirm your bulb's specification before placing order.
[APP Remote Control] Download smart life /Tuya smart APP on your phone&Tablet to control the dimmer module anywhere/anytime.
[Hand Free Voice Control] Compatible with amazon alexa echo ,google home ect ,a simply command to voice control the module.
[Family Share Function]You can share the switch to your family with the limited right,create a smart home together with your family member.
[Linkage Function] It can linkage with other switch module ,sensor and appliance in your home ,make create different scene possible,such as sleeping mode,working mode,dinner mode ,back home mode ect.
[Timer,Schedule&Count Down Function]You can create schedule according to your personal requirement ,as well as Timer,count down function,smart and DIY your daily life to the maximum extend.
[Group-Control Function]Multi dimmer switch in different room can set in a group ,realize group control function.
[Easy to Install] Mini size dimmer switch module can be installed in switch box or in lamp box easily.
SPECIFICATION:
Product type: 1CH Wi-Fi Dimmer Module
Rated Voltage: 100~240V 50/60Hz
Operation frequency:2.412GHz-2.484GHz
Protocol: WIFI IEEE 802.11b/g/n