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Shelly Dimmer 2 Device Smart Control

Main Controls

Below the Main Controls heading, observe the power consumption in Watts (W), and brightness as a percentage. Adjust brightness with Shelly Dimmer 2 by clicking and dragging the slider up and down to your desired percentage, with the percentage value shown just below the slider.

The power button is at the bottom of this tab. Click the power button to turn your device On/Off. Your device is on when there is a blue ring around the power button , and is off when the ring is gray.

Notifications

If you have Shelly Device notifications, they will appear on this tab. View the number of notifications for this Shelly Device. Click the X button in the top right corner of the notification box if you wish to delete the notification.

Charts

Consumption

Observe a chart with the Shelly Device consumption displayed in Watt-hours (Wh). Above the consumption chart, you can select the time interval and the date from which you want data to be shown. Drag your finger/mouse across the chart to view time specific consumption measurements. Click the blue icon to the right of the date interval, above the chart, and change the displayed chart style.

Below the consumption chart are a variety of Shelly Device measurements. Observe the Eco (compared) value that gives a percentage of how much lower the consumption value is, and the total consumption value in Watt-hours (Wh). Below these measurements, observe the average, maximum and minimum consumption in Watt-hours (Wh).

Click on the expand icon in the top right corner of the Consumption rectangular box if you wish to view the chart in full screen. Click the Export .csv button to download this data as a CSV file.

Activity log

Observe the recorded history of the Shelly Device events. See the date, time and type of action executed such as the Device being switched On/Off.

Timer

Allows you to manage the power supply automatically. You may use:

  • Auto on: After turning off, the relay output will be automatically turned on after a predefined time (in seconds). Click the Save button to save any changes made.

  • Auto off: After turning on, the relay output will be automatically turned off after a predefined time (in seconds). Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Schedule

Click the Add schedule button to create a schedule. Create a weekly schedule for the day(s) and time(s) you want the corresponding device to turn On/Off automatically. You may add up to 20 weekly schedules. This function requires a working connection to the Internet. Set up the following settings, and navigate between pages by clicking the Next or Back buttons.

  • Select the day(s) of the week.

  • Choose time interval: Time, or Sunrise / Sunset.

  • Set the time for the specified day(s):

    • Time: Click up/down button, or type in a number, to set a time in hours and minutes.

    • Sunset / Sunrise: The Shelly device may turn on/off automatically at sunrise/sunset, or at a specified time Before/After Sunrise/Sunset. Select the time in hours and minutes from the dropdown menus.

  • Select action

    • Set the action as on / off / select brightness.

    • If you choose the select brightness option, click and drag the slider below to set the brightness.

    • Set the duration in seconds that the brightness setting will last (input a value between 0 - 5000).

  • Click the Save button to save the schedule.

Once the schedule has been created, it will appear as a rectangular box on the main Schedule page for the Shelly Device. On this box, you can see the schedule details such as the days of the week, action and time. You can enable/disable a schedule by clicking the toggle button at the top of this page. You can edit the schedule by clicking on the edit pencil icon on the right, and delete the schedule by clicking the trash icon on the right.

Night mode

Click the toggle button to enable night mode.

  • Click the edit icon to change the active night mode settings.

  • Choose time interval: Choose the night mode time interval by clicking the up/down buttons, or type in a number, to set a time in hours and minutes.

  • Select Brightness: Click and drag the slider to set the brightness.

  • Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Actions

Use events to trigger http endpoints. Add URLs to execute when actions are complete. Click the edit pencil icon of the action you wish to activate in order to add URLs.

Add URLs to the following actions:

  • 1 Button on

  • 1 Button off

  • 1 Button long push

  • 1 Button short push

  • 2 Button on

  • 2 Button off

  • 2 Button long push

  • 2 Button short push

  • Output on

  • Output off

Follow these steps to add URLs:

  • Click the edit pencil icon next to the action to which you wish to add URLs.

  • Click the + Add URL button to add up to 5 URLs per action, which will be executed one after the other. Click the trash icon if you wish to delete a URL.

  • Click the Save button once you have added your URLs.

Click the toggle button to enable the action. This function requires a working connection to the Internet. Please note that more than two URLs per action can affect the normal operation of the device depending on the network infrastructure and controlled devices.

Networks

Wi-Fi

Register Shelly Device to connect to up to 2 different Wi-Fi networks. Either input or select the Wi-Fi network. Can select an open network, and also set a static IP address. Enable Wi-Fi 1, or Wi-Fi 2, or both at the same time. If both Wi-Fi 1 and Wi-Fi 2 are enabled, and Shelly Device disconnects from one of the networks, it will connect to the other. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Access Point

Click the checkbox to enable this function. Enable to configure Shelly Device to create a Wi-Fi Access Point (AP), to which you can connect. Observe the SSID. Set a password to protect your device’s access point to secure your network from unauthorized access. Click the checkbox to set the AP it to be an open network. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Restrict Login

Click the checkbox to restrict the web interface of the Shelly Device with a Username and Password.

Cloud

Enable to connect Shelly Device to its cloud. This allows you to control it remotely, and receive notifications and updates about your devices. Click the toggle button to enable this function.

To disable the cloud connection, click the toggle button again. A confirmation prompt will appear. Click the Confirm button if you're certain you want to disable the cloud connection for this device.

Application Settings

Device Card Customization

You can customize both big and small parameter slots on your device’s card. After customization, changes apply everywhere that you see the device in the app. Click the Customize device card button to customize device card.

  • Choose to customize the Big Parameter Slot or Small Parameter Slot.

    • Big Parameter Slot:

      • Choose the slot as one of the following: None / Action / Parameter.

      • If you choose the slot content as Parameter, select the parameter type from the dropdown menu.

      • View the preview below.

    • Small Parameter Slot:

      • View the list of Selected Parameters and Additonal Parameters.

      • Click the add + button to add the Available Parameters. If you wish to remove a parameter, click the subtract - button.

      • Click the move button, and drag and drop the parameter to the desired position under Selected Parameters.

      • View the preview below.

  • Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Energy Calculation

Click the toggle button to enable/disable exclusion of device from total room/account consumption.

Pin Lock

Click the toggle button to enable and set a device pin lock.

Input State Display

Click the toggle button to add an input state identifier to the power of the button. Turn on indicator for the current status of the physical switch connected to Shelly Device. When enabled, a small line appears on the power button, below the power symbol . A red line indicates the physical switch is off, while a blue line indicates the physical switch is on.

Exclude From Activity Log

Click the toggle button to exclude this Shelly Device from the global activity log.

Forgotten Lights Reminder

Click the first toggle button to enable forgotten lights tracking. Click the next toggle buttons to enable forgotten lights email and push notifications.

Device Notifications

Click the toggle button next to each of the following notification types to enable them:

  • Enable device problem email notifications

  • Enable device problem push notifications.

  • Enable offline email notifications.

  • Enable offline push notifications.

  • Enable overtemperature email notifications.

  • Enable overtemperature push notifications.

Share

Input an email and share control of the Device with another Shelly Smart Control user. The other user will only have access to the Main Controls, Notifications, Charts, and Application Settings tabs, and the Device Information on the Settings tab. The other user cannot see the other device tabs. View which email accounts this Shelly Device has been shared with, and click the delete button to the right of the email account you would like to delete. If a device has been shared with your account, view which account shared the device with you, and click the Remove from my account button if you wish to delete it from your account.

Settings

Eco Mode

Click the toggle button to enable/disable Eco mode. Device will consume less energy and run at a lower temperature. Device will reboot if you disable/enable this function.

Power on Default

  • On: Configure Shelly device to Turn ON, when it has power.

  • Off: Configure Shelly device to Turn OFF, when it has power.

  • Restore last mode: Configure Shelly device to Restore the last mode it was in, when it has power.

  • SWITCH: Operates the Shelly device according to the state of the switch or button connected to the device.

Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Button Type

  • One button mode: Dimmer is controlled with a single switch.

  • Dual button mode: Dimmer is controlled with dual switch.

  • Toggle switch one button: Toggle mode with single switch.

  • Edge Switch: Edge on/off with single switch. Changes state on every hit.

  • Detached Switch: Switch doesn’t control dimmer output. It is separated from the relays.

  • Activation Switch: Use it for motion sensor. Any input turns “ON” and resets Auto OFF timer.

  • Swap inputs: Click the checkbox if you wish to swap inputs.

Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Dimmer Calibration

  • Set the dimmer type: Leading edge / Trailing edge. Please note if you choose Leading edge, it is recommend only if this type of dimming is indicated on the manufacturer’s packaging and for consumers up to 100 W.

  • Click the checkbox to auto detect type of loading during calibration. Please note if you do not choose this option, and improper operation mode selection occurs, this can lead to overheating and damage to the device and associated loads.

  • Click the checkbox to Calibrate with Bypass. This setting is optional, and could be chosen only if the bypass is connected, but some bulbs can be calibrated better with Bypass even then if option is not set

  • Click the Start calibration button to start the calibration process. Click the Delete calibration button if you wish to delete the calibration.

Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Button Debounce

Input a button debounce value between 60 to 200 milliseconds. Adjust the input sensitivity in case of multiple status changes. Higher numbers lead to lower sensitivity. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Transition Time

Set transition time between 0 and 5000 milliseconds. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Buttons Fade Rate

Input the buttons fade rate from x1 to x5. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Minimum Brightness

Input the minimum brightness value between 0 to 50. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Anti Flickering Debounce

Input a value between 50 to 150 milliseconds for anti-flickering debounce. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Warm Up

Click the checkbox to enable this functionality. Some bulbs need more energy to “wake up” when the brightness is below 10%. You can create brightness and time that will create an initial impulse. Once you have clicked the checkbox:

  • Input a warm-up brightness value between 10 to 100%.

  • Input a warm-up time between 20-1000 milliseconds.

Click the Save button to save any changes made.

LED Status Disable

Click the toggle button to disable Wi-Fi status LED.

Firmware Version

Shows your current firmware version. Click the Check for update button to check if a firmware updated is available. If a newer firmware version is available, you can update your Shelly device by clicking the Update button.

Geo Location And Time Zone

Set your time zone and geo-location in one of three ways:

  • Select it manually by choosing your Time zone from the dropdown menu.

    • Select the daylight saving as on / off / auto.

    • Input your location Latitude and Longitude.

  • Select your location from the map by clicking Select from map button.

  • Enable automatic detection by clicking the Auto detect location button. You may also set automatic detection by clicking the checkbox at the top of this section.

Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Device Name

Change the current device name. Click the toggle button to sync device name. Keep the device name in sync with the name given in the application if the “Sync name” setting is enabled. The sync is only from the application to the device and not vice-verse. Click the Save button to save any changes made.

Channel Name

Change the current channel name. This will reflect on the channel name in the settings. Once you have input a channel name, click the Save button to save any changes made.

Factory Reset

Click the toggle button to enable factory reset from the device input. By enabling this setting, you can reset the device from the device input.

Click the toggle button to enable factory reset by power cycle. By enabling this setting, you can reset the device by 5 quick successive power cycles.

Click the toggle button to enable factory reset from input. Reset your Shelly Device to its factory settings by clicking the Factory reset button. This will disconnect the Shelly Device from your Wi-Fi network, and all associated users, including you, will be removed from this Device. All previously set data will be deleted.

Device Reboot

Click the Reboot button to reboot your Shelly Device.

Device Information

Here you can view the ID, IP and other settings of your device. Copy Device ID, Decimal ID, Device IP, and Device Type by clicking the copy icon to the right of each. Click the Delete button if you wish to remove this Shelly Device from your account.

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