Have you ever wished a fan would automatically come on when the temperature went up?
Turn Something On Based on Temperature
What To Do With Trimmed LED Strip Sections – Shelly RGBW2!
One of the complaints I always hear is how so much of LED strips are wasted when cut down to size. My reply is always “Not so!”
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How To Add Shelly Modules to Hubitat
Last week, Hubitat updated their platform to version 2.2.0 which allows native integration for Shelly relays and dimmers!
How Can A Dumb Floodlight Assist Smart Home Security?
You’re sitting on your sofa, watching Arnold figure out what Willis is talking about. Meanwhile, in your back yard, your floodlights turn on because someone is sneaking around back there. Do you even know?
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Automate The Odd Things
Another stubbed toe, another problem solved with a Shelly smart home product – the Shelly button.
Night Mode – Shelly Dimmer
Today, I’m installing a Shelly Dimmer to show how easy it is to set up the module and enable Night Mode!
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Shelly 1 Garage Door Opener, The Easy Way Or The Fun Way
Thanks to the plague of 2020, we’re all looking for interesting ways to pass the time – I’m no exception. Today, I started a fun project that combines low voltage, a Shelly 1, and my garage door. Depending on the kind of garage door opener you have, this project can be REALLY easy or it can be a little harder, but it isn’t out of anybody’s reach.
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Smart Independent Receptacles with Shelly 2.5
Last week, I placed my first order from https://shopusa.shelly.cloud/ and today, I did a fun “quarantine project,” setting up independent receptacles on an electrical outlet in my den. The best part? I finished the project in less than 20 minutes!
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Shelly 1 UL – Quick, Easy, and Tiny
Whenever I automate a circuit, my two favorite modules are the Shelly 1 UL and the Shelly 2.5 UL. They’re my go-to for 90% of the circuits I work with, because they’re so quick and versatile, but offer great functionality. Here’s a quick install of a Shelly 1 with a Decora style switch in a standard single gang box.
Under Cabinet Lighting with the Shelly RGBW2
Under cabinet lighting with the Shelly RGBW2 is a fantastic smart home project for nearly anyone. The RGBW2 is low voltage, requiring a 12v or 24v power source, can support up to four channels (Red, Green, Blue, and White or four White channels), and offers the same ability to enjoy local and cloud control of the device as other Shelly relays. What’s more, if you don’t want a permanent installation, you don’t even need to use a single screw to mount the project.
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