Shelly Naming Convention: Simplifying Smart Home Device Identification and Functionality

Shelly Naming Convention: Simplifying Smart Home Device Identification and Functionality

The naming convention of Shelly products plays a crucial role in helping consumers understand the functionality and application of each device in the smart home ecosystem. Shelly, employs a systematic approach to naming that reflects the core features and intended use of its products.

Naming Convention

Plus

2nd generation Shelly products for installation in a standard wall box. 

Pro

2nd generation Shelly products in din rail form factor and with Ethernet. 

Gen3

3rd generation Shelly products for installation in a standard wall box. 

BLU

Bluetooth sensors and controllers 

Mini

Shelly's smallest relay form factor for shallow wall boxes. 

Wave

Shelly relays with Z-Wave 

i4DC

Input controllers used with 1- 4 switches to trigger automations 

Uni

Universal module 

1/2/3/4 (Relays)

The number of circuits a Shelly can control 

1/2/3/4 (Buttons)

The number of buttons on a device

PM

Power measurement – direct measurement of a circuit’s electrical use 

EM

Energy meter – passive metering of a single-phase circuit 

3EM

Three Phase Energy Meter – single, split single, two, and three phases 

H&T

Humidity and temperature measurement 

Add-On

Accessory product that adds new features to a relay or energy meter