Shelly – Smart Relays, Energy Monitoring & Home Automation Ecosystem Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Mon, 29 Jun at 10:41 PM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Shelly ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of products, platform features, mobile app capabilities, smart relays, energy monitoring, lighting automation, climate monitoring, sensors, smart plugs, cloud connectivity, firmware management, smart alerts, connected devices, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

Shelly® develops professional-grade Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter-enabled smart home devices designed for residential and commercial automation. Through the Shelly Smart Control mobile application and Shelly Cloud platform, homeowners can automate lighting, outlets, garage doors, gates, blinds, HVAC systems, water valves, appliances, and energy management while monitoring power consumption, environmental conditions, and connected devices. Shelly devices are designed to work with or without the cloud and integrate with virtually every major smart home platform.

Supported Product Families

Smart Relays

Shelly 1
Shelly 1 Gen3
Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Shelly 1PM
Shelly 1PM Mini
Shelly Plus 1
Shelly Plus 1PM
Shelly Pro Series

Smart Switches & Dimmers

Shelly Dimmer 2
Shelly Wall Switch
Shelly Wall Display
Shelly RGBW2

Smart Plugs

Shelly Plug US
Shelly Plug S
Shelly Outdoor Plug S

Smart Sensors

Motion Sensor
Door/Window Sensor
Flood Sensor
Smoke Sensor
Gas Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Humidity Sensor
Motion 2

Energy Monitoring

Shelly EM
Shelly 3EM
Shelly Pro EM
Shelly Pro 3EM
Current Transformers (CT)

Climate Devices

Shelly H&T
Shelly BLU H&T
Shelly BLU Door/Window
Shelly BLU Motion

Motor & Shade Control

Shelly 2PM
Shelly Plus 2PM
Shelly Pro 2PM
Blind Controllers
Roller Shade Controllers

Water Management

Shelly Flood
Shelly Smart Water Valve (supported integrations)

Garage & Gate Automation

Garage Door Controllers
Gate Controllers
Relay-Based Automation

Accessories

DIN Rail Mounts
Power Supplies
CT Clamps
Wall Frames
Bluetooth Gateways
Expansion Modules

Monitoring Features

Power Consumption
Voltage
Current
Temperature
Humidity
Motion
Door Status
Device Health
Network Status

Software Platforms

Shelly Cloud
Shelly Smart Control
Shelly Web Interface
Local Web Server
Matter (supported devices)

Mobile Applications

Shelly Smart Control (iOS)
Shelly Smart Control (Android)

Mobile App Features

Feature	Description
Device Registration	Register compatible Shelly devices.
Remote Device Control	Control devices from virtually anywhere.
Automation	Create schedules, scenes, and automation rules.
Energy Monitoring	Monitor real-time and historical power usage.
Device Groups	Organize devices by room or property.
Smart Notifications	Receive alerts for device activity and sensor events.
Device Diagnostics	Monitor connectivity, firmware, and health status.
Firmware Updates	Install firmware updates on supported devices.

The Shelly Smart Control application provides centralized management of compatible devices while allowing homeowners to automate virtually every aspect of their smart home using cloud or local control.

Connectivity Options

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Zigbee (supported models)
Matter (supported models)

Network

Ethernet (Pro Series)
MQTT
HTTP/HTTPS
Webhooks
REST API
Local LAN Control

Smart Platforms

Shelly Cloud
Local Web Interface
Matter

Connection Features

Guided Setup
Local Control
Cloud Synchronization
Firmware Updates
Multi-Property Management
API Integration

Supported Smart Features

Home Automation

Lighting Automation
Appliance Control
Garage Door Automation
Gate Automation
Blind Control
HVAC Automation
Water Valve Automation
Scheduling

Energy Management

Real-Time Energy Monitoring
Historical Energy Reports
Power Usage Alerts
Voltage Monitoring
Current Monitoring
Energy Cost Tracking

Environmental Monitoring

Temperature
Humidity
Motion
Flood Detection
Smoke Detection
Gas Detection

Smart Intelligence

Scenes
Schedules
Automations
Device Groups
Local Logic
Cloud Logic

Smart Features

Feature	Description
Local & Cloud Control	Devices can operate locally without cloud connectivity or remotely through Shelly Cloud.
Energy Monitoring	Compatible devices provide real-time energy consumption, voltage, current, and historical analytics.
Advanced Automations	Create automation routines using schedules, sensors, weather, sunrise/sunset, or device conditions.
Webhooks & API	Supports REST APIs, MQTT, webhooks, and local scripting for advanced automation.
Device Groups	Organize devices into rooms, floors, or properties for centralized control.
Multi-Protocol Support	Compatible devices support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Zigbee, and Matter depending on the model.
Edge Automation	Many automations execute locally for faster response and continued operation during internet outages.
Firmware Management	Supports firmware updates that improve security, compatibility, and performance.

Smart Home Features

Lighting Automation
Smart Switches
Smart Relays
Smart Plugs
Garage Door Automation
Gate Automation
Blind Automation
Energy Monitoring
Climate Monitoring
Water Leak Protection

Environmental Monitoring Features

Temperature
Humidity
Motion
Flood Detection
Smoke Detection
Gas Detection
Voltage
Current
Power Consumption
Device Health

Notification Features

Motion Alerts
Door Alerts
Flood Alerts
Smoke Alerts
Gas Alerts
Power Usage Alerts
Device Offline Alerts
Firmware Update Notifications
Automation Failure Alerts

Maintenance Features

Firmware Updates
Device Diagnostics
Network Diagnostics
Calibration
Relay Testing
Energy Meter Calibration
Preventive Maintenance
Factory Reset

Energy Features

Real-Time Energy Monitoring
Historical Energy Reports
Voltage Monitoring
Current Monitoring
Power Factor Monitoring
Energy Cost Tracking
Peak Usage Analysis
Load Monitoring

Security Features

Secure User Authentication
Encrypted Cloud Communication
Local Device Authentication
Role-Based Access
Device Ownership Verification

Privacy Features

Local Control Without Cloud
Secure User Accounts
Cloud Privacy Controls
User Permission Management
Automation History Protection

Smart Home Integrations

Amazon Alexa
Google Home
Apple Home (Matter-compatible devices)
Samsung SmartThings
Home Assistant
Homey
Hubitat
MQTT
Node-RED
HomeSeer
OpenHAB
IFTTT
Matter

Shelly devices are among the most widely supported automation products available and integrate with virtually every major smart home ecosystem through local APIs, cloud services, MQTT, or Matter, depending on the device model.

Voice Assistant Integration

Amazon Alexa

Supported

Google Home

Supported

Apple Home

Supported on Matter-compatible devices

Device Management Features

Register Device
Connect to Wi-Fi
Configure Ethernet (Pro Series)
Configure Bluetooth
Configure MQTT
Configure Webhooks
Configure Automations
Configure Scenes
Configure Schedules
Configure Notifications
Monitor Energy Usage
Install Firmware Updates
Run Diagnostics
Factory Reset

Common Customer Requests

Set Up Shelly Device
Connect Device to Wi-Fi
Configure MQTT
Configure Webhooks
Create Automations
Create Scenes
Monitor Energy Usage
Configure Smart Relay
Configure Garage Door
Configure Smart Lighting
Connect Home Assistant
Connect SmartThings
Connect Alexa
Connect Google Home
Update Firmware
Troubleshoot Offline Device
Reset Shelly Device