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Which Shelly Dimmer Do I Need?

Which Shelly Dimmer Do I Need?

How to Pick the Best Shelly Dimmer Controller for You

Smart lighting is one of the easiest and best ways to make your home smarter. But with so many different dimmers available, how do you know which one is right for you?

We stock a huge range of Shelly dimmers — each designed for a slightly different type of installation. Whether you’re looking to dim your living room lights, control low-voltage strips, or set up a professional DALI system, there’s a Shelly dimmer that fits your needs.


Why a Smart Dimmer?

  • Comfort: Set the perfect brightness for movie nights, reading, or dinner.

  • Energy savings: Use only the light you need and save on electricity.

  • Automation: Link your lights with sensors, timers, or voice assistants (Alexa, Google, Home Assistant).

  • Flexibility: Control your lights from the wall switch, your phone, or even remotely.


Shelly Dimmer Comparison

Here’s a side-by-side look at the most popular Shelly dimmer controllers, so you can quickly see which one is best for your setup:

Shelly Device Dimming Type Works Without Neutral? Max Load Extra Features Best For
Shelly Dimmer 2 Leading/Trailing Edge (AC dimming) ✅ Yes 200W LED @ 220V Works with or without neutral, Bluetooth setup Standard home dimming (LEDs, mains lighting)
Shelly Plus 0-10V Dimmer 0–10V Analog ❌ No (needs neutral) Depends on driver Low-voltage control for 0–10V lighting systems Commercial / low-voltage LED drivers
Shelly Dimmer 0/1-10V PM Gen3 0–10V Analog (with Power Monitoring) ❌ No (needs neutral) Depends on driver Power monitoring + Bluetooth setup Professional low-voltage dimming with usage tracking
Shelly Dimmer Gen3 Leading/Trailing Edge (AC dimming) ✅ Yes 200W LED @ 220V Improved dimming curve, Bluetooth setup Upgraded home dimming with better compatibility
Shelly DALI Dimmer Gen3 DALI Digital Dimming ❌ No (needs neutral) Depends on DALI bus Full DALI bus integration, advanced lighting control Large lighting systems with DALI infrastructure

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