Pairing a Shelly BLU Device to a Bluetooth-Enabled Shelly

Device Examples

The guide features examples such as the Shelly BLU Gateway and the Shelly Plus 1PM.

Note: Shelly devices require installation and power to begin configuration.

Step 1: Prepare Your Mobile Device

Open the Shelly Smart Control application on your mobile phone and sign in. Ensure your phone's Bluetooth is turned on.

Step 2: Add a New Device

In the Shelly Smart Control app, navigate to your home and select 'Add Device' to begin the process.

Step 3: Select Inclusion Method

Choose 'Add via Bluetooth' as the inclusion method, which is recommended for Generation 2 Shelly devices. Then, click 'Next'.

Step 4: Select Your Device

From the list of available devices, select the specific Shelly device you wish to add (e.g., Shelly Plus 1PM, Shelly Bluetooth Gateway, Shelly Wall Display) and click 'Next'.

Step 5: Enter Wi-Fi Credentials and Device Details

Enter your personal Wi-Fi network credentials (SSID and Password) to connect the device to your network. Then, provide a 'Device name' and optionally select a picture for the device. Click 'Next'.

Note: You can choose to disable Bluetooth or Wi-Fi AP after inclusion if desired.

Step 6: Assign Device to a Room

Select the room where you want to place the device from the list provided in the app. Click 'Save' to confirm.

Step 7: Select the Newly Added Device

Navigate back to your rooms and select the device you just added to view its controls.

Step 8: Enable Bluetooth Gateway Functionality

For Shelly BLU devices to pair and connect, the Bluetooth Gateway function on the Shelly device must be enabled. Navigate to 'Networks' > 'Bluetooth' and enable the 'Enable Bluetooth gateway' option.

Step 9: Confirm and Reboot

After enabling the Bluetooth gateway, confirm the settings and reboot the device if prompted.

Step 10: Update Firmware

Ensure the firmware on your Shelly Bluetooth gateway is up-to-date. Go to 'Settings' > 'Firmware version', check for updates, and install any available updates.

Step 11: Add the BLU Device

Navigate back to your rooms and select the '+' icon to add a new device. Press and hold the button on the BLU device you wish to add to initiate the pairing process. Select the device from the scan results and click 'Next'.

Step 12: Finalize Pairing

When prompted, click the button on the BLU device. Add a name for the device and click 'Next'. The list of available Bluetooth Gateways will be preselected; click 'Next' again.

Step 13: Assign Room and Save

Select a room for the newly paired BLU device and click 'Next'.

Confirmation

Congratulations! Your new Shelly BLU device is now paired and connected to the Bluetooth gateway.