Product description: Shelly Dimmer Gen3 - smart WiFi light dimmer - Android / iOS app
The Shelly Dimmer Gen3 is a single-channel controller that offers two ways to control lighting: locally (using traditional buttons ) and remotely (via Wi-Fi and Smart Home automation). The controller supports schedules, night mode, MQTT, scripts, and integration with Google Home, Alexa, and Home Assistant . It is equipped with a temperature sensor, a Wi-Fi repeater, and a BLE gateway , which also extends the range of other devices in the Shelly ecosystem. With a smooth transition and defined minimum/maximum brightness, users can precisely adjust lighting conditions. Support for up to 20 schedules and 20 webhooks, as well as the ability to trigger local scenes and scripts, makes it an exceptionally versatile home automation component. The Dimmer Gen3 does not require a neutral wire connection , making it ideal for retrofitting existing installations.
At loads below 20 W, a bypass is necessary.
Shelly Dimmer Gen3 - Smart WiFi Light Dimmer - Android / iOS App.
Dimmer Gen3 can function as a Bluetooth Low Energy gateway and WiFi repeater.
Main features of the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 dimmer
- Lighting control without a neutral wire: allows installation in existing installations, without the need to connect neutral wire, however For loads below 20 W, it is recommended to use a bypass.
- WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity: enables quick pairing, convenient configuration and communication with other system components without the need for an additional hub.
- WiFi repeater and BLE gateway function : the controller extends the wireless network coverage and integrates BLE devices into the system.
- Temperature sensor : thanks to the presence of the sensor, automatic shutdown is ensured, which protects against overheating of the installation and the device.
- Support for schedules and webhooks : allows you to program up to 20 time-based tasks and 20 webhooks with 5 URLs.
- Integration with Smart Home systems : works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant and MQTT.
- Scripting capability : supports advanced local automation scenarios.
- Night mode : allows you to create automation to dim the lights at a specific time.
- 4 MB Flash memory and ESP32 chip : guarantee stability and extensive functions.
Brightness adjusted to activity
With the Dimmer Gen3 controller, household members can conveniently and precisely adjust the lighting intensity to their individual needs and current activities. The smooth dimming function and the ability to set minimum and maximum brightness levels make lighting control even more convenient and energy-efficient. Shelly Dimmer Gen3 also responds to voice commands, but indirectly - via integration with platforms that support voice control:
- Google Home
- Amazon Alexa
- (indirectly) Apple Siri - via Homebridge or Home Assistant.
Personalized lighting schedule
The Shelly Dimmer Gen3 will easily fit into your household's daily schedule . Many children, at a certain stage of development, often feel better when they have the opportunity to fall asleep with the lights on. In such a situation, the question may arise: how can this be reconciled with reducing energy consumption and costs? The Shelly controller is an excellent tool that can be used. Thanks to its automation features, it gently dims the lights in the children's room at a specific time and then turns them off completely after a certain period. This way, the little one will sleep peacefully, and parents will not have to worry about energy consumption.
The ability to create the mood according to your needs
The Shelly Dimmer Gen3 doesn't have pre-configured lighting scenes, but it does allow you to create and run your own. Users can define what should happen when certain conditions are met (e.g., turning on the light at 20% brightness after sunset).
Shelly Dimmer Gen3 allows you to create and run scenes.
Night mode
Everyone experiences situations in their lives that require them to be awakened from sleep. The Shelly Dimmer Gen3's night mode makes everyday life easier in this regard. Thanks to it, all kinds of nighttime awakenings will no longer be so drastic, both for the eyes and for the body's overall well-being, thanks to a gentler, dimmer light .
Shelly Dimmer Gen3 Specifications
- Supply voltage: 220 V to 240 V
- Power consumption: up to 1.5 W
- Neutral wire: not required
- Temperature sensor: built-in
- Dimming type: phase
- WiFi:
- WiFi protocol: 802.11 b/g/n
- WiFi range: up to 30 m indoors and up to 50 m outdoors (depending on local conditions)
- Maximum RF power: up to 20 dBm
- RF band: from 2412 MHz to 2472 MHz
- Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth Standard: 4.2
- Bluetooth range: up to 10 m indoors and up to 30 m outdoors (depending on local conditions)
- Maximum RF power: up to 4 dBm
- RF band: from 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
- Chip: ESP32 4MB Flash
- Number of schedules: 20
- Number of Webhooks (URL actions) 20 with 5 URLs per hook
- MQTT: yes
- Scripts: yes
- Operating temperature: from -20°C to 40°C
- Operating humidity: 30% to 70% RH
- Maximum altitude: 2000 m
- Maximum tightening torque of screw connections: 0.4 Nm
- Maximum wire cross-section: 0.2 mm2 to 2.5 mm2 / 24 AWG to 14 AWG
- Stripped wire length: 5 mm to 6 mm
- Installation: flush-mounted
- Material: plastic
- Color: lime green housing, black print
- Dimensions: 38.5 x 43.5 x 17 mm
- Weight: 24.3 g
The S3DM‑0A101WWL model does not require a neutral wire connection, but a bypass is necessary for loads below 20 W.
| Comparison of Shelly Gen1, Gen2, Gen3 and Gen4 Devices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Shelly Gen 1 | Shelly Gen 2 (Plus/Pro, Mini) | Shelly Gen 3 | Shelly Gen 4 |
| WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi (WiFi 6) |
| Processing Power | Basic | More powerful processors than Gen 1 | Shelly chip for optimal performance | Most advanced processing power |
| Memory | Basic memory | Up to 4 MB Flash (8 MB in PRO) | 8 MB Flash, 256 kB RAM | More than Gen 3 (512 kB RAM) |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes - for easy setup | Yes - for easy setup | Yes - for easy setup |
| Scripting and Automation | No | Enhanced automation capabilities | Advanced scripting and automation | Advanced scripting and automation |
| Energy Monitoring | Basic (selected models) | Extended monitoring (some models) | Advanced monitoring and safety | Advanced monitoring and safety |
| Device Control | MQTT, CoAP, HTTP Webhooks | MQTTS, HTTP/HTTPS Webhooks, MQTT + Cloud | MQTTS, HTTP/HTTPS Webhooks, MQTT + Cloud | MQTTS, HTTP/HTTPS Webhooks, MQTT + Cloud |
| Virtual Components | No | Available (PRO only) | Supported | Supported |
| KNX Support | No | Yes (selected PRO only) | Yes (selected devices) | Yes (selected devices) |
| Bluetooth Gateway | No | Yes (except BLU TRV, Gen 3 gateway required) | Yes (except BLU TRV, Gen 3 gateway required) | Yes (except BLU TRV, Gen 3 gateway required) |
| KVS (Key-Value Store) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Timer Loop | No | Auto ON/OFF simultaneously | Auto ON/OFF simultaneously | Auto ON/OFF simultaneously |
| Range Extender | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (WiFi and ZigBee) |
| Simultaneous AP and WiFi | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes (PRO only) | Yes (PRO only) | Yes (PRO only) |
| Intended Use | Basic home automation | More features, scripting, better hardware | Advanced automation, future-proof | Full automation, maximum flexibility |
| Protocol Support | None | BTHome, MQTT+Cloud, KNX (PRO) | BTHome, KNXnet/IP, Matter, MQTT+Cloud, Virtual Components | BTHome, Matter, ZigBee, TCP/IP Modbus, KNXnet/IP, MQTT+Cloud |
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