CHF11.10 per piece for 2 units
Shelly 1PM Mini Gen3
Switch actuator
Question about Shelly 1PM Mini Gen3
Is the Shelly 1PM Mini Gend3 suitable for making normal "spot lights" in a room "smart" using a light switch (via the Shelly app)? Is this suitable for this or rather another one?
digitec
3 months ago
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).
Automatically generated from the .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).