Smart Home

This section explains the core concepts behind modern smart homes — from sensors and wireless protocols to platforms like Home Assistant and MQTT. If you’re new to smart home tech, or want to properly understand how everything fits together before building, this is the right place to begin.

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  • 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?

  • How many Shelly’s do I need for a 2/3/4 gang switch?

    So you're considering using Shelly's to control your lights, but how many Shelly's do you need?

  • What’s the difference between Leading and Trailing Edge Dimmers?

    Dimmable lights can be a great way of controlling the atmosphere within a room, but how do you know if you need a Leading Edge or Trailing Edge Dimmer? What's the difference?

  • Shelly 1 vs Shelly 1L – How To Choose The Right Model

    Struggling to decide if you need a Shelly 1 or Shelly 1L? Let us help you understand the difference!

  • Do I need a Shelly Bypass?

    The Shelly Bypass is specifically designed for using a Shelly 1L and Shelly Dimmer 2 on a lighting circuit to control lights. The Shelly 1L is a standard smart lighting relay, whereas the Shelly Dimmer 2 is a smart lighting relay with dimming capabilities. Any smart light switch needs to draw enough current and power…

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