Dimmable lights can be a great way of controlling the atmosphere within a room, but how do you know if you need a Leading Edge or Trailing Edge Dimmer? What's the difference? Leading Edge Dimmer Leading edge dimmers were originally...
In this guide we will explain how a Shelly 1L can be used to provide two way switching What is Two Way Switching Two way switching allows you to control a light from two different light switches. Two way switching is often...
Shelly’s are small, and as a result, it’s common for Shelly 1L’s and Shelly Dimmer 2’s to be installed in a back box or behind the ceiling rose. There are three standard depths of back boxes in the UK: 25mm,...
The Shelly Bypass is specifically designed for using a Shelly 1L and Shelly Dimmer 2 on a lighting circuit to control lights. The Shelly 1L is a standard smart lighting relay, whereas the Shelly Dimmer 2 is a smart lighting...
One of the first things to get to grips with when considering installing Shelly devices is how your light switches are wired because this can impact what smart lighting tech will work for your situation. Not all smart light switches...
Struggling to decide if you need a Shelly 1 or Shelly 1L? Let us help you understand the difference! Shelly 1 The Shelly 1 is best described as a single-channel WiFi-operated relay switch. A Shelly 1 can be used to...
