Shelly 2 5

Shelly 2.5

Device identification

  • Device name: Shelly 2.5

  • Device model: SHSW-25

  • Device SSID: shellyswitch25-XXXXXX

Short description

Shelly 2.5 is a small form factor 2-channel smart switch with power measurement and cover control, which allows remote control of electric appliances through a mobile phone, tablet, PC, or home automation system. It can work standalone in a local Wi-Fi network or it can also be operated through cloud home automation services.

Shelly 2.5 can be accessed, controlled and monitored remotely from any place where the User has internet connectivity, as long as the device is connected to a Wi-Fi router and the Internet.

It can be retrofitted into standard electrical wall boxes, behind power sockets and light switches or other places with limited space.

Shelly 2.5 has an embedded Web Interface which can be used to monitor and control the device, as well as adjust its settings.

Main applications

  • Residential

  • MDU (Multi Dwelling Units - apartments, condominiums, hotels, etc.)

  • Light commercial (small office buildings, small retail/restaurant/gas station, etc.)

  • Government/municipal

  • University/college

Integrations

  • Google

  • Samsung SmartThings

  • Alexa

Simplified internal schematics

Shelly 2.5 internal schematics

Device electrical interfaces

Inputs

  • 2 switch/button input on screw terminal

  • 3 power supply inputs on screw terminals: 1 N and 2 L

Outputs

  • 2 relay outputs with power measurement on screw terminal

Add-on interface

  • Shelly proprietary serial interface

Skelly 2.5 addon interface

⚠CAUTION! High voltage on the add-on interface when the Device is powered!

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi

  • Bluetooth (for inclusion purposes)

Safety features

  • Overheating protection

  • Overpower protection

  • Obstacle detection (cover mode)

  • Safety switch (cover mode)

Supported load types

  • Resistive (incandescent bulbs, heating devices)

  • Capacitive (capacitor banks, electronic equipment, motor start capacitors)

  • Inductive with RC Snubber (LED light drivers, transformers, fans, refrigerators, air-conditioners)

User interface

Inputs

  • One (Reset) button

    • Press and hold for 5 seconds to enable Device access point.

    • Press and hold for 10 seconds to factory reset the Device.

Outputs

  • LED (Red) indication

    • AP (Access Point) enabled and Wi-Fi disabled:
      1 second ON / ¼ second OFF

    • Wi-Fi enabled, but not connected to a Wi-Fi network:
      2 second ON / ¼ seconds OFF

    • Connected to a Wi-Fi network:
      Constantly ON

    • Cloud enabled, but not connected:
      1 second ON /5 seconds OFF

    • Connected to Shelly Cloud:
      Constantly ON

    • OTA (Over the Air Update):
      ½ sec ON / ½ second OFF

    • Button pressed and held for 5 seconds:
      ¼ second ON / ¼ second OFF

    • Button presses and held for 10 seconds:
      ⅛ second ON / ⅛ second OFF

The list above starts with the initial device status and the lowest priority. Every next state cancels the previous one.

Specifications

Type

Value

Physical

Size (HxWxD):

36x39x17 ±0.5 mm / 1.42x1.54x0.67 ±0.02 in

Weight:

Mounting:

Wall console

Screw terminals max torque:

0.4 Nm / 3.5 lbin

Conductor cross section:

0.5 to 1.5 mm² / 20 to 16 AWG

Conductor stripped length:

5 to 6 mm / 0.20 to 0.24 in

Shell material:

Plastic

Color:

Black

Environmental

Ambient temperature:

-20 °C to 40 °C / -5 °F to 105 °F

Humidity

30 % to 70 % RH

Max. altitude

2000 m / 6562 ft

Electrical

Power supply:

110 - 240 VAC / 30 - 50 VDC

Power consumption:

< 1 W

Output circuits ratings

Max switching voltage AC:

240 V

Max switching voltage DC:

50 V

Max switching current AC:

10 A (per channel), 20 A (total)

Max switching current DC:

10 A (per channel), 20 A (total)

Sensors, meters

Internal-temperature sensor:

Yes

Wattmeter (AC)

Yes

Radio

RF band:

2401 - 2495 MHz

Max. RF power:

<20 dBm

Wi-Fi protocol:

802.11 b/g/n

Wi-Fi Range:

Up to 30 m / 100 ft indoors and 50 m / 160 ft outdoors
(Depends on local conditions)

MCU

CPU:

ESP8266

Flash:

2 MB

Firmware capabilities

Schedules:

20

Webhooks (URL actions):

12 with 5 URLs per hook

Scripting:

No

MQTT:

Yes

CoAP:

Yes

Basic wiring diagram

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Legend

Terminals

Wires

N

Neutral terminal

N

Neutral wire

L

Live (110-240 V) terminal

L

Live (110 - 240 VAC) wire

O1, O2

Load circuit output terminals

+

30 - 50 VDC positive wire

SW1, SW2

Switch input terminals

-

30 - 50 VDC negative wire

Troubleshooting

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Web Interface guide

Read the Shelly 2.5 web interface guide

Components and APIs

Printed User Guide

Download printed user guide - English, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Português, Français

Compliance

Shelly 2.5 multilingual EU declaration of conformity.pdf

Installation guides

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Reviews

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