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Shelly Dimmer 2

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What is Shelly Dimmer 2?

Dimming without a neutral line

Shelly Dimmer 2 is designed to support all types of electrical installations worldwide. It enables dimming functionality even in homes where the neutral wire is absent, offering full control over halogen lights, dimmable LEDs, and ferromagnetic transformers.

Features

  • No HUB required
  • Dimming without a neutral line
  • Turn ON/OFF or adjust brightness using dimming function
  • Integrated internal temperature sensor for overheating protection
  • Compact design fits most standard electrical boxes and switches
  • Seamless integration with other Shelly devices
  • Compatible with Android, iOS, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and home automation platforms via MQTT, CoAP, and REST API
  • Easy integration into Arduino projects for smart home automation

Specification

POWER
Power supply: AC 110–230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Device temperature protection: Yes (95°C)
  • Overload protection: Yes
  • Power measurement: Yes
  • Dimming: Yes
  • Operational current: 0.1–1.1 A
  • Dimmable LED load: 50–200 VA / 10 W – 200 W
  • Incandescent and halogen light sources: 10–220 W
  • Works without a neutral line: Yes

FEATURES

  • Colour changing: No
  • Predefined effects: Yes
  • Channels: 1 Channel
  • Operational temperature: 0 to +40°C
  • Device power consumption: <1 W
  • Intelligent On/Off: Yes
  • Local and remote control: Yes
  • Sunrise/Sunset: Yes
  • Weekly Schedule: Yes
  • UL Listed option: No

CONNECTIVITY

  • Wireless/WiFi Protocol: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  • Radio frequency: 2400 – 2500 MHz
  • Range: Up to 50 m outdoors, up to 30 m indoors (depending on building materials)

DIMENSIONS

  • Size: 42 mm × 36 mm × 14 mm

Wiring Diagrams

Note: When using Shelly Dimmer 2 without a neutral wire, at least 20 W @ 240 VAC of connected load is required for proper operation. If your light fixture consumes less than 20 W, use the Shelly Bypass module to ensure reliable performance.

Use Cases

Lighting Control

Install Shelly Dimmer 2 to easily control any light in your home using your smartphone or voice commands. Whether you're reading in the evening and need brighter lighting, or want to dim the lights for a cozy movie night, Shelly Dimmer 2 makes it simple and intuitive.

Projects

Shelly Dimmer Wall Switch With Rotary Knob and Home Assistant Integration

Learn how to build a wall-mounted dimmer switch with a rotary knob that works independently of Wi-Fi—perfect for maintaining control during network outages.

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Living Room for Movie Night with Shelly

Discover how to set up a simple automation using Google Home routines to automatically dim the lights and prepare your living room for an immersive movie experience.

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Reviews

DrZzs

Smart Dimmer by Shelly + Excellent Home Assistant Integration

Jimmy James

Shelly Dimmer Installation - The Perfect Dimmer???