When the mechanical timer of a Harvia PC90 sauna failed, the goal wasn’t just to repair it — it was to rethink how the sauna could be controlled entirely. Instead of simply replacing the timer or buying a modern oven with built-in Wi-Fi, this project transformed the existing setup into a fully smart
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OverviewA simple DIY retrofit transforms a basic washing machine into a smart appliance. Using a Shelly 1PM and custom tutorial, the user now receives instant notifications via the Shelly app when each wash cycle finishes.🧰 Components & SetupShelly 1PM retrofitted into the existing plug/socket, ena
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OverviewWhat if your AI assistant could do more than answer questions — what if it could control your entire smart home? This project demonstrates exactly that by integrating Shelly Cloud APIs directly into Claude, turning the AI into a powerful home automation hub.🧠 The GoalThe aim was to link dai
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One relay can be more than a single fix. This guide shows how a Shelly relay can solve one problem, then grow into sensors, schedules, Home Assistant, energy monitoring, and local automations.
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Living in a somewhat remote house with a large plot of land comes with its own challenges — and opportunities. This project transformed the property into a comprehensive smart home ecosystem with over 150 connected devices, using Shelly at its core for automation, security, and energy management.🚨
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You can add app control, schedules, and automation to existing lighting circuits without swapping out every wall switch. Retrofit relays and dimmers hide behind the switch for a cleaner look and familiar everyday use.
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Learn how to connect Shelly devices to Home Assistant for local control, from auto-discovery and naming to dashboards, automations, and troubleshooting. This beginner-friendly guide keeps everything on your home network without relying on the cloud.
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Practical smart home routines can solve small daily annoyances without feeling gimmicky. Here are 10 everyday automations—from lighting and humidity control to leak alerts and away mode—that are useful, simple, and grounded in normal home life.
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Shelly is a retrofit-friendly smart home ecosystem that helps you automate and monitor what you already own. Learn how relays, sensors, plugs, and energy meters turn everyday devices into a more useful home.
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