Shelly 1 Gen3

Device identification

• Device name: Shelly 1 Gen3

• Device model: S3SW-001X16EU

• Device SSID: Shelly1G3-XXXXXXXXXXXX

• BLE Model ID: 0x1018

Short description

Shelly 1 Gen3 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. The device also has improved processor and increased memory compared to its predecessor.

Shelly 1 Gen3 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 Gen3 has embedded Web Interface which can be used to monitor and control the device, as well as adjust its settings.

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 Gen3 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 gateway are 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 and Memory: Upgraded with an improved processor and increased memory for enhanced performance.

• 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) and Bluetooth 4.2 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.

• 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/

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 Gen3 is connected to a Wi-Fi router. 

• Home Automation: Shelly 1 Gen3 enables automatic control of power appliances for more relaxing and enjoyable experience.

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

Integrations

Amazon Alexa supported capabilities

Yes

Google Smart Home supported traits

Yes

Samsung SmartThings supported capabilities

Yes

Simplified internal schematics

Device electrical interfaces

Inputs

• 1 switch/button input on screw terminal

• 1 potential-free contacts relay input on screw terminal

• 2 power supply inputs on screw terminals: N and L

Outputs

• 1 potential-free contacts relay output on screw terminal

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi

• Ethernet

• Bluetooth

Safety function

• Overheating protection

Supported load types

• Resistive (incandescent bulbs, heating appliances)

• Capacitive (capacitor banks, electronic equipment, motor starting capacitors)

• Inductive with RC Snubber (LED light drivers, transformers, fans, refrigerators, air-conditioners, washing machines, tumble dryers)

User interface

Inputs

• One (Control) button

  • Press and hold for 5 seconds to enable Device access point and Bluetooth connection.

  • Press and hold for 10 seconds to factory reset the Device.

Outputs

• LED (monocolor) indication

  • AP (Access Point) enabled and Wi-Fi disabled:
    1 second ON / 1 second OFF

  • Wi-Fi enabled, but not connected to a Wi-Fi network:
    1 second ON / 3 seconds OFF

  • Connected to a Wi-Fi network:
    Constantly ON

  • Cloud is enabled, but not connected:
    1 second ON /5 seconds OFF

  • Connected to Shelly Cloud:
    Constantly ON

  • OTA (Over the Air Update):
    ½ sec ON / ½ second OFF

  • Button pressed and held for 5 seconds:
    ½ second ON / ½ second OFF

  • Button presses and held for 10 seconds:
    ¼ second ON / ¼ second OFF

The list above starts with the initial device status and the lowest priority. Every next state cancels the previous one.

Specifications

Basic wiring diagrams

Legend