A fogged mirror is a sign that your bathroom has experienced a moisture event—not necessarily that a fixed fan timer is enough. Learn how humidity-based ventilation works, where Shelly H&T Gen3 fits, and when professional advice is needed.
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A dark screen or inactive appliance does not always mean zero watts. Learn how standby power works, which devices to check, how to measure it, and when automatic shut-off is safe.
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Wondering whether you closed the garage after leaving home? A connected garage door setup combines a position sensor, compatible relay and control app so you can check the real status, receive alerts and act remotely.
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Your phone is not the only bright thing that can shape your evening. Learn how light interacts with the circadian rhythm and build a practical, automated transition from daytime brightness to nighttime calm.
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The best home security cameras are not defined by resolution alone. Learn which features matter most after installation, from motion zones and AI alerts to storage, privacy and smart home integration.
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Smart house devices are most useful when they solve real household problems. This guide explains what they do, how they fit into different systems, and which device to start with first.
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Luma is a fully automated home cinema that I built with my father, combining his construction skills with my technical expertise in software engineering, using Shelly components, a custom server, and app.
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The best smart home devices do one thing well: they remove friction. This guide shows which smart home devices are actually useful for energy, comfort, leaks, lighting, and everyday automation.
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Smart home technology connects devices, apps, and automation to make daily life more convenient, comfortable, and energy-aware. This beginner-friendly guide explains how it works, what it can do, and how to start upgrading an existing home.
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Smart home monitoring turns hidden electricity use into something you can see, compare, and act on. Learn how to reduce energy consumption with whole-home insight, circuit-level tracking, and simple automations.
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There is no universal biggest electricity user. Learn how to measure household consumption from the whole home to individual appliances, understand kW and kWh, and turn real data into practical next steps.
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Smart home accessories can help you save energy, improve comfort, and automate everyday routines. This guide shows how to choose the right devices by problem, room, and budget.
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A smart plug is a simple device that sits between a wall outlet and a plug-in appliance, letting you control power from an app or with automations. Learn how it works, what it can do, and what to look for before buying one.
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We developed hardware that plugs into existing smart meters to capture real-time energy data. Energy communities use this data to deliver cheaper power, while a Shelly Plug automatically switches devices on and off based on the readings. Controlled through our gateway, it makes managing and using en
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The steam bath has been transformed into a fully automated, smart-controlled system powered by Shelly devices, MQTT, and ioBroker. It now manages temperature, ventilation, lighting, and usage time seamlessly, with an LED strip providing a clear status display and an air cooler efficiently condensing
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The Shelly 1 Mini allows you to easily upgrade your elevator by enabling remote requests via phone or Bluetooth button, with added security features like disabling the elevator button using an NFC tag.
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A smart plug measures what flows through it. Nothing else. Yet heating, hot water, and cooking do not flow through any plug: they come directly from the electrical panel. That is, roughly three-quarters of your bill, in a complete blind spot. There is a level of measurement between the meter and the the plug, and that is the one that really matters.
The Shelly Flood Gen 4 is a massive step up from traditional point sensors, using an extendable sensor cable to detect water across a much larger surface area and eliminate common blind spots. With up to 150 meters of coverage, a two-year estimated battery life, instant local alarms, and support for
