Which Shelly Dimmer Do I Need?

Smart lighting is one of the easiest and best ways to make your home smarter. But with so many different dimmers available, how do you know which one is right for you?

We stock a huge range of Shelly dimmers — each designed for a slightly different type of installation. Whether you’re looking to dim your living room lights, control low-voltage strips, or set up a professional DALI system, there’s a Shelly dimmer that fits your needs.


Why a Smart Dimmer?

  • Comfort: Set the perfect brightness for movie nights, reading, or dinner.
  • Energy savings: Use only the light you need and save on electricity.
  • Automation: Link your lights with sensors, timers, or voice assistants (Alexa, Google, Home Assistant).
  • Flexibility: Control your lights from the wall switch, your phone, or even remotely.

Shelly Dimmer Comparison

Here’s a side-by-side look at the most popular Shelly dimmer controllers, so you can quickly see which one is best for your setup:

Shelly DeviceDimming TypeWorks Without Neutral?Max LoadExtra FeaturesBest For
Shelly Dimmer 2Leading/Trailing Edge (AC dimming)✅ Yes200W LED @ 220VWorks with or without neutral, Bluetooth setupStandard home dimming (LEDs, mains lighting)
Shelly Plus 0-10V Dimmer0–10V Analog❌ No (needs neutral)Depends on driverLow-voltage control for 0–10V lighting systemsCommercial / low-voltage LED drivers
Shelly Dimmer 0/1-10V PM Gen30–10V Analog (with Power Monitoring)❌ No (needs neutral)Depends on driverPower monitoring + Bluetooth setupProfessional low-voltage dimming with usage tracking
Shelly Dimmer Gen3Leading/Trailing Edge (AC dimming)✅ Yes200W LED @ 220VImproved dimming curve, Bluetooth setupUpgraded home dimming with better compatibility
Shelly DALI Dimmer Gen3DALI Digital Dimming❌ No (needs neutral)Depends on DALI busFull DALI bus integration, advanced lighting controlLarge lighting systems with DALI infrastructure

Which Dimmer Is Right for You?

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