How to set up the Shelly Smart Plug

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure that:

• Home Assistant is running on your system.

• You have access to the Home Assistant dashboard.

• You have the Shelly Plug ready to set up.

Setup

Connecting your Shelley Plug to the network

1. Plug in the Shelly Plug UK into a power outlet.

2. Download the Shelly app on your phone (if you don’t already have it).

Link to Shelly App Download

3. Tap the + icon to add a new device.

4. Then add via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, it will then automatically search for your new plug. 

5. Then follow the instructions to connect the Shelly Plug to your local Wi-Fi network.

Integrating Shelly Plug with Home Assistant

Once connected to your network, you now need to integrate it with Home Assistant.

1. Open Home Assistant Dashboard

Begin by navigating to your Home Assistant dashboard. From here, go to Settings.

2. Under Settings, select Devices & Services.

3. Add Shelly Integration

In the bottom right corner, click the + Add Integration button.

4. Search for Shelly

In the search bar, type "Shelly" and select the Shelly integration from the list.

5. Finalising the Integration

A discovered shelly plug should appear, simply click on submit and it will be automatically added to your dashboard.

Using Shelly Plug in Home Assistant

Once these steps have been completed, you can start using the Shelly Plug in your Home Assistant environment. The plug will have been automatically added to your dashboard, you can now:

• Turn the plug on/off remotely.

• Monitor power consumption of devices via your plug.

• Use your device to set up new automations.