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Lighting control in your smart home 

Optimise your lighting control in your smart home with the Shelly app: networked lighting systems, automated scenes and schedules offer you maximum convenience. Find out how to set up the app and get the most out of it.

How does lighting control work with Smart Home

Lighting control in the smart home makes your life easier: you can control lamps automatically, via app or voice command - without any major installation effort. With the Shelly modules, you can retrofit your lighting particularly easily, as they connect your light to the WLAN without any complications.  

You can use the app to change the light colour, dim the light or set schedules. You can also conveniently control your lighting system remotely - ideal if you are travelling and have forgotten to switch off a lamp. While you are on holiday, you can use the smart lighting to simulate your presence by automatically switching the lights on and off. This gives you more convenience and security at the same time! 

Instructions: Lighting control with the Shelly

You can control and automate your lighting individually with the Shelly app. One special function is setting up scenes. A scene is a predefined combination of actions that controls several devices or functions at the same time - for example, if you set the lighting control according to your individual daily routine and switch certain lights on or off at set times.

Step-by-step guide: Lighting control with the Shelly app

You can control your lighting individually with the Shelly app. One particularly cool function is setting up scenes.
Here we explain how to use scenes effectively in your smart home.

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Step 1: Select room 
Step 2: Select scenes 
Step 3: Create scene 
Step 4: Add condition (If) 
Step 5: Select time-based condition 
Step 6: Select the type of time-based condition 
Step 7: Set up daily/weekly schedule 
Step 8: Add additional conditions 
Step 9: Add action (Then) 
Step 10: Select device action
Step 11: Select light source 
Step 12: Which state should be changed? 
Step 13: Timer setting 
Step 14: Delay action 
Step 15: Check scene settings 
Step 16: Add scene (assign room first) 
Step 17: Name the scene 
Step 18: Scene is displayed in the room 
Step 1: Select room 
Step 2: Select scenes 
Step 3: Create scene 
Step 4: Add condition (If) 
Step 5: Select time-based condition 
Step 6: Select the type of time-based condition 
Step 7: Set up daily/weekly schedule 
Step 8: Add additional conditions 
Step 9: Add action (Then) 
Step 10: Select device action
Step 11: Select light source 
Step 12: Which state should be changed? 
Step 13: Timer setting 
Step 14: Delay action 
Step 15: Check scene settings 
Step 16: Add scene (assign room first) 
Step 17: Name the scene 
Step 18: Scene is displayed in the room 

Requirements for lighting control with the Shelly app

To control your lighting system with the Shelly app, you need a Shelly device such as the Shelly 1 flush-mounted module, which is installed behind your light switch and connects to your 2.4 GHz WLAN. Then install the free Shelly app on your smartphone or tablet. Important: Your smartphone or tablet must support at least iOS 11 or Android 6.

After registering in the app, add the Shelly device and configure it. Make sure that your Wi-Fi is stable and that the Shelly device receives sufficient signal strength. A neutral conductor is often required at the installation site. The Shelly 1L can be used in older buildings without a neutral conductor.

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Application examples for  scenes

Requirements for lighting control with theWith the Shelly app, you can create customised light scenes, for example:

  • Cosy evening at the cinema: First select the room in which the scene is to be created. Then select "Scenes" and tap on "Add scene". Under "When", set the trigger, e.g. a time. Under "Then", define the actions, e.g. dim the main light to 30 % and switch on the controllable ambient lighting. Finally, specify the name of the scene, e.g. "Cinema evening".

  • Garden or patio lighting: Select the outdoor area or garden room in the app. Open "Scenes" and add the "Garden lighting" scene. Set "Sunset" as the trigger and select the lights to be activated.

What are conditions in the Shelly app

You can set the following conditions in the Shelly app to automate your lighting control:   

  • Device-based: Actions are triggered when a specific device reaches a defined state, e.g. when a motion detector detects movement. 
  • Time-based: Actions take place at set times or according to a schedule, e.g. switching on the light every day at 6 pm. 
  • Scene-based: A predefined scene activates several devices simultaneously, e.g. switching off all lights when leaving the house. 
  • Alarm-based: Actions are triggered by alarms or sensors, e.g. if smoke develops. 
  • Weather-based: Actions are based on weather conditions, e.g. switching on the lighting when it is cloudy. 
  • Sunrise/sunset: Actions are carried out at sunrise or sunset. 

FAQ

The most frequently asked questions and answers about lighting control with the app

What is a "scene" in the Shelly app 

A "scene" is a combination of conditions and actions. For example: Blu Motion detects movement in the kitchen, the light is switched on and switched off after 10 minutes without movement.

How can I control light via my mobile phone? 

You can control your lighting system via your smart phone by using smart lamps or light modules. For example, start with the smart lamps from Shelly, which you can control via an app on your mobile phone.

How can I control the outdoor lighting via an app? 

With Shelly devices, you can control your outdoor lighting via app by creating schedules in the app, e.g. switching the lights on automatically at sunset and switching them off at midnight.

Is the Shelly app free of charge? 

The basic functions of the Shelly app are free, but a paid subscription is required for premium features such as "forgotten light reminders" or "monthly energy reports".