Shelly Plus i4 4 Digital Inputs Controller User Guide
- September 3, 2022
- Shelly
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Shelly Plus i4 4 Digital Inputs Controller User Guide
Read before use
This document contains important technical and safety information about the device, its safety use and installation.
⚠CAUTION! Before beginning the installation, please read
this guide and any other documents accompanying the device carefully and
completely. Failure to follow the installation procedures could lead to
malfunction, danger to your health and life, violation of the law or refusal
of legal and/or commercial guarantee (if any). Allterco Robotics EOOD is not
responsible for any loss or damage in case of incorrect installation or
improper operation of this device due to failure of following the user and
safety instructions in this guide.
⚠CAUTION! High voltage. Do not connect to the serial interface, when Shelly® Plus i4 is power supplied.
Product Introduction
Shelly® is a line of innovative microprocessor-managed devices, which allow remote control of electric circuits through a mobile phone, tablet, PC, or home automation system. Shelly® devices can work standalone in a local Wi-Fi network or they can also be operated through cloud home automation services. Shelly Cloud is a service that can be accessed using either Android or iOS mobile application, or with any internet browser at https://home.shelly.cloud/. Shelly® devices can be accessed, controlled and monitored remotely from any place where the User has internet connectivity, as long as the devices are connected to a Wi-Fi router and the Internet. Shelly® devices have embedded Web Interface accessible at http://192.168.33.1 when connected directly to the device’s access point, or at the device’s IP address on the local Wi-Fi network. The embedded Web Interface can be used to monitor and control the device, as well as adjust its settings.
Shelly® devices can communicate directly with other Wi-Fi devices through HTTP protocol. An API is provided by Allterco Robotics EOOD. For more information, please visit: https://shelly-api-docs.shelly.cloud/#shelly-family-overview.
Shelly® devices are delivered with factory-installed firmware. If firmware updates are necessary to keep the devices in conformity, including security updates, Allterco Robotics EOOD will provide the updates free of charge through the device embedded Web Interface or Shelly Mobile Application, where the information about the current firmware version is available. The choice to install or not the Device firmware updates is User’s sole responsibility. Allterco Robotics EOOD shall not be liable for any lack of conformity of the Device caused by failure of the User to install the provided updates in a timely manner.
Control your home with your voice
Shelly® devices are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home supported functionalities. Please see our step-bystep guide on: https://shelly.cloud/support/compatibility/.
Schematics
fig. 1
Legend
- N: Neutral terminal / wire
- L: Live (110-240V) terminal / wire
- SW1: Switch terminal
- SW2: Switch terminal
- SW3: Switch terminal
- SW4: Switch terminal
Installation Instructions
Shelly® Plus i4 (the Device) is a Wi-Fi switch input designed to control other devices over the Internet. It can be retrofitted into a standard in-wall console, behind light switches or other places with limited space.
⚠CAUTION! Danger of electrocution. Mounting/installation of the Device to the power grid has to be performed with caution, by a qualified electrician.
⚠CAUTION! Danger of electrocution. Every change in the connections has to be done after ensuring there is no voltage present at the Device terminals.
⚠CAUTION! Use the Device only with a power grid and appliances which comply with all applicable regulations. A short circuit in the power grid or any appliance connected to the Device may damage the Device.
⚠CAUTION! Connect the Device only in the way shown in these instructions. Any other method could cause damage and/or injury
⚠CAUTION! Do not install the device at a place that is possible to get
wet.
Before starting installing/mounting the Device, wire check
that the breakers are turned off and there is no voltage on their terminals.
This can be done with a phase meter or multimeter. When you are sure that
there is no voltage, you can proceed to connecting the cables.
Connect a switch or a button to a “SW” terminal of the Device and the Live
wire as shown on fig. 1.
Connect the Live wire to an “L” terminal and the Neutral wire to the “N”
terminal of the Device.
⚠CAUTION! Do not insert multiple wires in a single terminal.
Troubleshooting
In case you encounter problems with the installation or operation of Shelly® Plus i4, please check its knowledge base page: https://shelly.cloud /knowledge-base/devices/shelly-plus-i4/
Initial Inclusion
If you choose to use the Device with the Shelly Cloud mobile application and
Shelly Cloud service, instructions on how to connect the Device to the Cloud
and control it through the Shelly App can be found in the “App Guide”.
The Shelly Mobile Application and Shelly Cloud service are not conditions for
the Device to function properly. This Device can be used stand-alone or with
various other home automation platforms and protocols.
⚠CAUTION! Do not allow children to play with the buttons/ switches connected to the Device. Keep the Devices for remote control of Shelly (mobile phones, tablets, PCs) away from children.
Specifications
- Power supply: 110-240V, 50/60Hz AC
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 42x38x17 mm
- Working temperature: -20°C to 40°C
- Electrical consumption: < 1 W
- Multi-click support: Up to 12 possible actions (3 per button)
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Radio protocol: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Radio signal power: 1 mW
- Frequency Wi-Fi : 2412-2472 MHz; (Max. 2495 MHz)
- RF output Wi-Fi: < 15 dB
- Operational range (depending on terrain and building structure): up to 50 m outdoors, up to 30 m indoors
- Bluetooth: v4.2
- Bluetooth modulation: GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8-DPSK
- Frequency Bluetooth: TX/RX: 2402- 2480 MHz (Max. 2483.5MHz)
- RF output Bluetooth: < 5 dB
- Scripting (mjs): Yes
- MQTT: Yes
- Webhooks (URL actions): 20 with 5 URLs per hook
- CPU: ESP32
- Flash: 4 MB
Declaration of conformity
Hereby, Allterco Robotics EOOD declares that the radio equipment type Shelly Plus i4 in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://shelly.cloud/knowledge-base/devices /shelly-plus-i4/
Customer Support
Manufacturer: Allterco Robotics EOOD
Address: Bulgaria, Sofia, 1407, 103 Cherni vrah Blvd.
Tel.: +359 2 988 7435
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.shelly.cloud
Changes in the contact data are published by the Manufacturer at the official
website.
All rights to trademark Shelly® and other intellectual rights associated with
this Device belong to Allterco Robotics EOOD.