Introducing Shelly: Smarter Living Simplified

At Smart & Secure we are always on the lookout for innovative brands that make your home safer, smarter and more energy – efficient. Introducing Shelly, a fast growing smart home brand known for its powerful Wi-Fi relays, switches and sensors that transform everyday homes into fully connected living spaces.

Founded in Europe, Shelly has quickly gained a reputation for creating affordable, reliable and easy to use smart devices. Their products are designed to fit seamlessly into your existing electrical setup, giving you instant control and monitoring without the need for expensive hubs or complicated installations.

Why Choose Shelly?

• No hub required – All Shelly Devices connect directly to your Wi-Fi.
• Compact and Versatile – Relays and switches fit neatly behind wall sockets or light switches.
• Energy Monitoring – Track your energy usage in real time and save money on bills.
• Smart Security – Automatic lighting, control garage doors or integrate with alarms to keep your property safe.

One of the standout strengths of Shelly is its native integration with Home Assistant, the world’s most popular open-source smart home platform. This isn’t just a technical detail, it’s what makes Shelly an excellent choice for anyone who wants a truly connected, customisable smart home.

By linking Shelly with Home Assistant, you can go far beyond simple on or off control:

• One dashboard, total control – Manage your Shelly switches, sensors, and relays alongside devices from countless other brands, all in one place.

• Smarter automations – Combine Shelly with motion sensors, door locks, or heating systems to create routines that match your lifestyle. For example, lights that only turn on when someone enters a room, or heating that adjusts automatically when energy prices change.

• A system that grows with you – As Home Assistant evolves, Shelly stays fully compatible, ensuring your setup remains future-proof and adaptable.

For homeowners, this means a flexible smart home that fits seamlessly into daily life. For professionals, it means the freedom to design powerful, scalable automation systems with confidence.

Ways Shelly can Enhance Smart & Secure Living:

Whether you want lights to mimic occupancy when you’re away, monitor energy usage across your property, or create powerful automations that link lighting, heating and security. Shelly gives you the flexibility to make it happen.

3 Interesting Ways to Use Shelly:

1. Automating Lighting for security – With Shelly relays and switches, you can automate your homes lighting to create the impression that someone is always home. For example, set exterior lights to turn on automatically at sunset. Or schedule interior lights to operate at varying times when you’re away, this simple set up enhances security by deterring potential intruders, while also ensuring your property remains well lit and welcoming.
2. Monitoring and Reducing Energy Consumption – Shellys devices with built in energy monitoring provides accurate, real – time data on the power of usage of individual appliances by tracking consumption, homeowners can identify which devices are driving up electricity costs and make informed decisions about when and how to use them. For instance, you can monitor a washing machine, electric heater, or other high consumption appliances, and then schedule usage during off peak tariff periods to lower bills.
3. Smart Heating and Climate Control – For improved comfort and efficiency, set your heating to switch on shortly before you wake up or adjust it remotely when you’re returning home after a long day. By linking Shelly with temperature control systems, you can create a responsive climate control system that ensures your home is always comfortable while avoiding unnecessary energy waste.

As the demand for smart, connected living grows, Shelly stands out as a brand ready to meet the challenges of modern homes and businesses by joining our portfolio, it provides customers with greater choice, flexibility, and confidence in building the systems they need. Explore Shelly at Smart & Secure and see how it can support your vision for the future.