Shelly 1 Gen4 is a small form factor smart switch with potential-free contacts, which allows remote control of electric appliances through a mobile phone, tablet, PC, or home automation system. It can work standalone in a local Wi-Fi network or it can also be operated through cloud home automation services.
Shelly 1 Gen4 can be accessed, controlled and monitored remotely from any place where the User has internet connectivity, as long as the device is connected to a Wi-Fi router and the Internet.
It can be retrofitted into standard electrical wall boxes, behind power sockets and light switches or other places with limited space.
Shelly 1 Gen4 has embedded Web Interface, which can be used to monitor and control the device, as well as adjust its settings.
The device has multi-protocol wireless MCU which provides Zigbee and Bluetooth connectivity, ensuring a secure connection.
This device is compatible with Matter.
Main features
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: The device can connect to your home Wi-Fi network, allowing you to remotely monitor humidity and temperature data through a smartphone app or other compatible devices.
- Integration with Smart Home Platforms: You can integrate the Shelly 1 Gen4 with popular smart home platforms, including Google, Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. This enables voice control and automation capabilities through these platforms.
- Local and Cloud Control: Can function independently in a local Wi-Fi network and can also be operated through cloud home automation services.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Bluetooth and BLE gateways are available for inclusion purposes, which may be useful during the setup process.
- Zigbee Connectivity: Zigbee is available for inclusion purposes, which may be useful during the setup process.
- User-Friendly Interface: The device provides a user-friendly interface with a reset button for manual interactions.
- Improved Processor: Upgraded with an improved processor and support for Zigbee connectivity.
- Embedded Web Interface: Features an embedded web interface for monitoring, control, and adjustment of settings.
- Wireless Connectivity: The device supports Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ax) and Bluetooth 5.0 protocols with specified indoor and outdoor range capabilities.
- Dry Contact: Allows switching on and off of lower voltage devices.
- BLE Gateway: Bridge between your Shelly BLU devices and the wider Shelly ecosystem. It receives Bluetooth signals and sends them to the cloud or locally to another non-Bluetooth device.
- Wi-Fi Range extender for IoT devices: A Wi-Fi extender is employed to expand the reach of your Wi-Fi network by receiving your current Wi-Fi signal, enhancing its strength, and then transmitting the enhanced signal over a wider area.
- Zigbee Range extender for IoT devices: A Zigbee extender is employed to expand the reach of your Zigbee network by receiving your Zigbee signal, enhancing its strength, and then transmitting the enhanced signal over a wider area.
- Scripting: https://shelly-api-docs.shelly.cloud/gen2/Scripts/ShellyScriptLanguageFeatures/
- Wide range of integrations: The device can be integrated with 3rd party home systems, documented HTTP API, MQTT(s), Web Hooks over HTTP and HTTPS, UDP
- Schedules: Allows scheduling of complex operations to be executed in predefined time window. Users can specify time windows based on date, time of day, weekdays, hours, minutes and seconds.
- Virtual Components: https://shelly-api-docs.shelly.cloud/gen2/DynamicComponents/Virtual/
- KNX net/IP support: https://shelly-api-docs.shelly.cloud/gen2/Integrations/KNX/
Use cases
- Remote Appliance Control: Turn on or off electric appliances remotely using your mobile phone, tablet, PC, or home automation system.
- Internet-Connected Convenience: Access аnd control devices from anywhere with internet connectivity, as long as the Shelly 1 Gen4 is connected to a Wi-Fi router.
- Home Automation: Shelly 1 Gen4 enables automatic control of power appliances for more relaxing and enjoyable experience.
🏠 Home Automation Use Cases
1. Light Control
- Remote control of standard lights (LED, incandescent, halogen).
- Set timers or schedules for lights (e.g., porch lights on at sunset).
- Use with motion sensors (for example Shelly BLU Motion) for occupancy-based lighting.
2. Garage Door Automation
- Act as a smart trigger to open/close garage doors.
- Monitor door status with a sensor input i.e using Shelly Plus Add-on.
- Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
3. Fan or Ventilation Control
- Automate bathroom or kitchen fans based on humidity sensors (like Shelly BLU H&T).
- Turn on ventilation during specific times of day or based on occupancy.
4. Heater or Towel Rail Switching
- Control electric towel warmers or heaters (Max. switching current: 16A).
- Schedule operation or link to temperature thresholds via sensors (like Shelly BLU H&T).
🏢 Commercial Applications
1. Lighting Automation in Small Offices or Shops
- Control light zones based on business hours.
- Use with motion detectors (for example Shelly BLU Motion) for energy savings.
2. Meeting Room Occupancy
- Enable or disable equipment like projectors depending on occupancy.
3. Security and Access Systems
- Remotely unlock gates or doors for deliveries.
- Monitor open/close state of access points.
🏭 Industrial/Utility Use Cases
1. Equipment Monitoring & Control
- Power cycling routers, modems, or network switches.
2. Pump or Motor Control
- Automate irrigation pumps in greenhouses or fields (Max. switching current: 16A).
- Remotely control or valves (i.e. Shelly Add-On Mechanical Manipulator).
Main applications
- Residential
- MDU (Multi Dwelling Units - apartments, condominiums, hotels, etc.)
- Light commercial (small office buildings, small retail/restaurant/gas station, etc.)
- Government/municipal
- University/college
