Short answer: Yes - the Shelly 1PM Mini Gen3 is suitable for making normal spotlights smart via an existing light switch and controlling them in the Shelly app, provided the electrical requirements are suitable.
Key details:
- The actuator is a flush-mounted switching actuator with relay output and integrated power meter, especially suitable for lighting; it can be mounted behind wall switches or in ceiling canopies.
- Electrical limits: maximum switching capacity 8 A / 2000 W at 110-240 VAC - check that the total load of your spots does not exceed these values.
- Connections: requires L and N (mains supply) and switched output; it provides a switch contact input to connect to a physical pushbutton/switch so that the existing switch continues to function.
- Connectivity and control: can be controlled locally via WLAN/Bluetooth and via the Shelly app as well as integrations (Alexa, Google, HomeKit/Matter options depending on firmware)
- Space requirement: very compact design, suitable for installation behind switches or in lamp canopies; nevertheless, check space/cabling on site.
When a different model makes more sense:
- If you don't have a neutral in the switch point, installation can be more complicated - check whether neutral is available on site or a neutralless model is required (depending on actual wiring).
- For very high loads (>8 A / >2000 W) or special lamp types (e.g. certain dimmable ballasts), a more powerful actuator would be required.
If you like, I can briefly tell you what information is important for testing on site (e.g. presence of N, number and type of spots, space in the flush-mounted housing).
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2 times yes. The "Timer" function can be used to programme after how many seconds the device should be switched off after it has been switched on. And of course you can install the app on several mobiles, log in with the shelly user account and then switch the device.
If the radio receiver on the door operator is to be replaced by a shelly, try out beforehand (e.g. with a button) how the direction reversal (open - stop - close - stop) works.
To be on the safe side, install an RC element in parallel to the motor and have an emergency opening (cable pull, door entrance, etc.) ready so that you are not permanently locked out if the shelly loses its programming (it happens!).
as I understand it (toggle switch?) not really.
but it can be switched remotely with various devices, e.g. two mobile phones or via a router.
the shelly is a relay, must always be supplied with power, can open or close the switch via wifi or a local button.
it can memorise a time schedule for switching on and off, continues to work even without a wifi connection and has other additional functions such as overvoltage protection etc.
the red shelly also measures the power at the consumer, but does not have separate circuits, i.e. it must work with the same voltage, in this case 230v ~.
You can also insert it directly behind the fuse. It doesn't really matter where in the cable. However, please note that neither terminals nor devices (such as this Shelly) may lie loose in the fuse box or meter cabinet, but must be fixed (on the top-hat rail). Since the measurement also brings a component (a shunt; very small resistance) into the circuit, the device behind it could also fail if this component fails...
Good morning the device works with Shelly's homeassistant or cloud only if connected with wifi no internal memory
Attention short range wifi for the rest excellent product I use it to measure the production of solar panels
Although Shelly is not an official partner of Apple Homekit, Shelly devices are relatively easy to integrate: https://smartapfel.de/shelly-hom.... Good luck!