First and foremost, it must be said loud and clear: Shelly is quite the player in the world of home automation. If you’ve been following the sector, you know they don’t do things by halves when it comes to equipping the modern home with both robust and eye-catching solutions. This 2025 edition at IFA in Berlin is no exception. Here’s a concentrated glimpse of their latest vintage, which makes me want to enhance my home automation setup with Shelly!
Gen3 and Gen4: a double vigorous engine for home and pro
Shelly doesn’t stop at one generation and goes all in with two product families, Gen3 and Gen4. If you’re looking for simplicity with top-notch reliability, Gen3 remains an excellent choice. It masters 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for almost effortless installation. But Gen4, now that’s the beast! It comes with Wi-Fi 6, increases the processor’s power, doubles memory to handle complex home programs, and adds Zigbee and Matter, ensuring that no rising connection is overlooked.
What we love is the flexibility to switch from one protocol to another directly on the device or via its web interface. Imagine a device capable of adapting to your needs as your desires or changes evolve; it’s a real plus! And on the integration side, you have a landscape of options including MQTTS, webhooks, local storage, and even functionalities to connect to KNX or act as a Wi-Fi and Zigbee extender. It’s plug & play, but without sacrificing the pros!
And then, the scriptable aspect of these devices… it’s the icing on the cake for enthusiasts who love to twist home automation to their taste. More memory = crazier, longer scripts that spice up energy management and home scenarios. Totally addictive!
The power of new sensors and controllers: comfort and security galore
Have you always wanted a presence detector that misses nothing, even sitting people who don’t move? Shelly Presence Gen4 is here with its super ability to track multiple people and differentiate between humans, cats, or robot vacuums. The result: light on demand, controlled heating… and savings guaranteed. A device that will quickly become essential!
If the fear of unexpected surprises due to flooding haunts you, the Shelly Flood Gen4, with its ultra-fast leak detection, can stop disaster by alerting you directly on your smartphone and, even better, automatically shutting off the water or power. This kind of gadget is the high-tech safety net that reassures.
On the central control side, we’re hooked on the Wall Display XL: a 10.1-inch touchscreen that replaces a wall full of buttons with a complete and elegant hub. With it, managing lighting, music, temperature, and anything else you want becomes second nature, even for non-geeks.
Connected circuit breakers, the new secret weapon of smart homes
Slightly apart, really in another category, the Shelly Pro connected circuit breakers are incredibly powerful. These little boxes, not just regular circuit breakers, electrically protect but also play the smart control card. They can be installed in single-phase or three-phase, offer several ratings to suit all your needs, and can cut power remotely or automatically in case of emergency (fire, flood, gas…).
The most impressive? These circuit breakers are controllable via an app or a local system, with fail-safe security to prevent accidental triggers. Additionally, they are TÜV certified, which sets a high standard for quality and reliability.
Imagine the peace of mind knowing that your installation is under control 24/7, with precise monitoring, an event history, and the ability to act immediately at the slightest problem. It makes you want to upgrade your electrical panel, doesn’t it?
The LOQED Touch Smart Lock: the key to an ultra-secure and smart home
No more hassle with traditional keys! With the LOQED Touch Smart Lock, Shelly offers a completely keyless lock, accessible via smartphone, PIN code, or simply with a touch. Convenient, right? Thanks to its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection, you can control your door remotely, check its status in real time from the Shelly app, and even program spot-on automations. Imagine: when you open the door, the hallway lights up, the shutters rise, and the heating kicks in in the necessary rooms. And for the more anxious types, the LOQED is made from ultra-resistant stainless steel, with the highest European security certification (SKG 3 stars).
The icing on the cake is that a rechargeable power kit is available to forget about the hassle of changing batteries. In short, this lock is the perfect combo of comfort, security, and high-tech, seamlessly integrating into a connected home and reassuring everyone, from families to home automation pros!
Accessories and modules: customization above all
Shelly doesn’t stop there. Their new Shelly X range allows manufacturers to easily integrate Shelly technology into their own products. This is great news for those looking to transform a traditional lamp or a mundane device into a connected machine full of pleasant surprises.
The Neo Smart Water Valve, for example, promises precise water control with real-time data, ideal for allowing the garden to regulate itself. And on the weather side, the Ecowitt WS90 station, with its ultra-precise measurements, allows optimization of irrigation or solar protection systems. Taking full control opens up a whole new playground.
From ease of use to the pleasure of control
Where Shelly excels is in ease of installation and ergonomics. Many of their new products combine Bluetooth and Zigbee with Wi-Fi for quick pairing and stable integration. You don’t need to be a pro to navigate it all; everything is designed so you can manage your home in a blink of an eye.
Take for example the Shelly BLU ZB remote controls: battery-operated, ergonomic, with dials for lighting or shutters; they transform the management of daily ambiance into child’s play. And we aren’t even talking about the miniature temperature/humidity sensors IP54, perfect for discreet yet effective control, both indoors and outdoors.
Why Shelly remains essential for enthusiasts and pros
To all those who love tinkering, customizing, but without spending a fortune or pulling their hair out, Shelly shows that it’s possible to have a powerful, modular, and reliable smart home. Whether you’re a weekend DIYer or an experienced installer, this wide and open portfolio (with Matter, Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6, MQTT support…) offers a playground that you won’t want to leave.
And if the future of home automation is this exciting, it’s partly thanks to brands like Shelly, who don’t just play with gadgets but bring real tech know-how and a desire to make it accessible and sustainable. A winning combo that shouldn’t be missed!
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