Shelly products are increasingly found in Portuguese homes, and therefore, there is a growing need for content in Portuguese.
In a very simplified manner, people use Shelly products to make their homes smart. That is, to control lighting, blinds, sockets, among others via app or voice commands (if you have a virtual assistant / smart speaker).

But what is each of the Shelly's for?
There is a huge range, and each of them has its specificities.

One of the biggest questions that beginners in smart homes have is: Shelly vs Sonoff vs Tuya/SmartLife?
These are the 3 most used applications in the market, and using devices from one does not prevent the use of the others.

Today we will talk and try to clarify everything about Shelly products.
Later on, you will be able to understand where you can use each of them and what the advantages/disadvantages of each are, as well as some suggestions on which one to use in each case.

If any topic/idea is not discussed/addressed, leave us a comment and we will try to complete this article as much as possible to make it as comprehensive and explanatory as possible.
   
The products we will cover:
a. Shelly 1
b. Shelly 1L
c. Shelly 1PM
d. Shelly 2.5

The questions we will answer for each of them:
1. Where to use?
2. Main features.

First of all, and covering each of the Shelly devices we will mention, it is important to know a little about the Shelly Application.
In the Shelly app is where you will be able to control your devices and create your automations and routines.

Shelly 1

1. Where to use?

-Simple switches (1 channel).
-Sockets.
-Gates (e.g. garage door).
-Intercom

2. Main features:

-Allows switching between switches (stair switch).
-Requires neutral wire.
-Ideal for garage doors due to having a dry contact, meaning the current that powers the Shelly does not connect with the outgoing current.
-Can be powered with low voltage current of 12 volts.
-Supports up to 16 Amperes.

Shelly 1L

1. Where to use?

-1 button switch (1 channel).

2. Main features:

-Does not require neutral wire.
-May require Shelly BYPASS installed at the light point (e.g. lamp).
-Measures energy consumption.
-Supports up to 4 Amperes.

Shelly 1PM

1. Where to use?

-Simple switches (1 channel)
-Sockets

2. Main features:

-Measures energy consumption.
-Requires a neutral wire.
-Can be powered with low voltage current of 24 volts.
-Supports up to 16 Amperes.

Shelly 2.5

1. What is it for?

-2-button switch/dual (2 channels)
-Blinds/Shutter switches.
-Sockets.

2. Main features:

-Requires a neutral wire.
-Measures energy consumption.
-Supports up to 10 Amperes.

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