Smart Control for Studio Apartment with Shelly Devices - advanced installation
Overview
Project overview/description
This use case demonstrates the full potential of creating a smart-controlled living space, expanding on the capabilities showcased in the basic version. By leveraging the advanced features of a wide range of Shelly devices, anyone can design a fully automated, energy-efficient, and user-friendly smart control system for a studio apartment.
Solutions/Implementations
Solution
The following solution illustrates how to transform a studio apartment into a cozy, automated smart living space. Below is a brief description of the devices used:
Shelly Pro 4PM offers precise control and energy monitoring for up to four separate circuits, enabling efficient management of lighting and other appliances.
Shelly Pro Dimmer 2PM provides dimming control for two separate circuits and allows smooth and customizable lighting adjustments to the separate studio areas, like living, dining and sleeping.
Shelly Plus RGBW enables color customization and dimming of RGBW LED stripes, which and gives the users ability to create mood lighting and colorful scenes for any occasion.
Shelly Pro Dual Cover controls motorized blinds/shutters. Its functions allow advanced scheduling and voice or app-based operation, therefore achieving perfect lighting and/or privacy.
The Shelly Wall Display serves as your central hub, offering real-time monitoring, seamless automation control, and an intuitive interface for managing your smart home.
Shelly BLU Wall Switch 4 provides adaptive, wireless control with customizable buttons for activating lights, scenes, or routines like "Away Mode" or "Relax Mode."
Shelly BLU Motion is Bluetooth illumination and motion sensor which triggers automated actions, such as turning lights on/off based motion and/or illumination criteria. It also supports creation of scenes, like all other Shelly devices.
Shelly BLU H&T is also a Bluetooth temperature and humidity sensor used for automation of climate control devices, such as heaters or fans, to maintain optimal indoor comfort and stable humidity (i.e. in the bathroom).
Shelly BLU Door/Window /optional but recommended/ may be installed in the studio’s doors and windows to provide security measures and burglar protection. The sensor also incorporates an illumination measurement capabilities, which may be used for triggering automations and illumination measurement.
With remote access, voice assistant compatibility, and advanced safety features, this solution combines energy efficiency, convenience, and personalization for a modern lifestyle.
Key features
Multi-Circuit Control - the combination of Shelly Pro 4PM and the integrated relay in the Shelly Wall Display provides the ability to control up to five individual electrical circuits.
Smooth Lighting Control - Shelly Pro Dimmer 2PM allows users to adjust brightness levels for a cozy ambiance or energy-efficient lighting.
Advanced scheduling and automation by scenes - create schedules for lighting, appliances, and window coverings based on daily routines. Set up scenes like "Morning Routine" (lighting, blinds and etc.) or "Relax Mode" (dimmed lights and soft music) for one-tap or automated operation.
Blinds/Curtains Automation - control blinds or curtains with Shelly Pro Dual Cover, syncing them with lighting scenes or schedules.
Dynamic color lighting - Shelly Plus RGBW provides the user to control RGBW strips to achieve a suitable color mix and dimming level for perfect ambience lighting.
Enhanced automation with sensors - Shelly BLU Motion allows creation of automated rules for lights and scenes based on motion detection and illumination level. Shelly BLU H&T is used to achieve ideal climate indoor conditions.
Enhanced security with Shelly BLU Door/Window sensor - when included it provides real-time monitoring of entry points, triggering alerts or automated actions (e.g., turning on lights or sounding an alarm) for effective burglar protection.
Real-time power monitoring - tracking the energy consumption for each appliance and lighting circuit in real time to optimize energy usage and further lowering costs.
Mobile and Remote Access - Shelly Smart Control app provides monitoring and control of devices from anywhere.
Compatibility with popular voice assistants - works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for intuitive voice commands
Integration with Smart Ecosystems - compatible with major platforms like Home Assistant, MQTT, and SmartThings.
Scale/Implementation
This scalable solution can be implemented in any studio apartment. It manages up to five ON/OFF circuits—four with Shelly Pro 4PM and one additional with the Shelly Wall Display relay. The Shelly Pro Dimmer 2PM enhances lighting control, offering additional two dimmable circuits. Moreover Shelly Plus RGBW provides dimmable color control set up to achieve cozy atmosphere at home. Additionally to the above, Shelly Pro Dual Cover further expands that functionality by managing window coverings and providing even better lighting ambiance.
The Shelly BLU Wall Switch 4 provides customizable, wireless control, while external sensors like Shelly BLU Motion and Shelly BLU H&T enhance automation capabilities. Installation involves integrating the devices into the electrical system, setting up automation rules, and pairing them with the Shelly Smart Control app for seamless operation and future expandability.
Products Used
Shelly Pro 4PM
Shelly Pro Dimmer 2PM
Shelly Plus RGBW
Shelly Pro Dual Cover
Shelly Wall Display
Shelly BLU Wall Switch 4
Shelly BLU Motion
Shelly BLU H&T
Shelly BLU Door/Window
Advanced studio layout and circuits diagram
Fig. 1 - Electrical circuits - Lighting, Shading, Ventilation
A sample Studio apartment layout including lighting circuits, distribution board and wall switch sockets are shown on Fig. 1
Legend:.
L1, L2, L7, L8 (LED stripe) and P4 (Fan) - ON/OFF circuits controlled by Shelly Pro 4PM and Shelly Wall Display.
L3, L4, L5, L6 - Dimmable lighting circuits controlled independently via two Shelly Pro Dimmer 2PM
L9, L10, L11 - three LED stripes controlled by three Shelly Plus RGBW modules.
P1, P2 and P3 - motorized blinds/shutters controlled via two Shelly Pro Dual Cover units.
Shelly BLU Wall Switch 4 are mounted in standard wall boxes providing local control and recall of automation scenes. Mixture of standard and smart electrical installation is also possible.
The Shelly Wall Display is used as central controlling and power monitoring device.
Shelly BLU Motion is installed near the entrance door to automate L1 lighting circuit.
Shelly BLU H&T is used to control the bathroom ventilation and humidity.
Results
The integration of Shelly devices in the studio apartment resulted in a fully automated, energy-efficient, and user-friendly living environment. The described system provides seamless control over lighting, appliances, and climate. Furthermore it offers enhanced convenience through real-time monitoring and flexible automation rules. The addition of dimmable circuits controlled by Shelly Pro Dimmer 2PM allow customization of lighting ambiance, while devices like Shelly BLU Motion and Shelly BLU H&T introduced intelligent automation based on motion and environmental conditions. This solution also enables efficient management of blinds and RGBW lighting. The inclusion of the Shelly BLU Door/Window sensor added an extra layer of security, enabling real-time alerts and automation for burglar protection, such as triggering lights or alarms when a door or window is unexpectedly opened.
Conclusion
This advanced smart control solution demonstrates how Shelly devices can transform a compact studio apartment into a highly functional and personalized smart living space. By combining the above mentioned devices, the finished system delivers exceptional flexibility, scalability, and ease of use.
The successful implementation of such solution highlights Shelly's capability to provide an affordable yet sophisticated automation solution that enhances both energy efficiency and quality of life.
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