Shelly Smart Control

At a glance

• Editor score
  8.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · 90-day trial
• Best for
  Shelly owners who value local control
• Free plan
  Yes
• Facts checked
  30 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Control Shelly devices locally without internet or a cloud connection
  • Build scenes, schedules, timers and custom dashboards
  • Track energy use and estimate costs with configured tariffs

• Where it doesn't

  • Energy monitoring is for supported devices
  • Premium limits Alexa virtual actions to 100
  • The app's device-management focus centers on Shelly products

Our verdict on Shelly Smart Control

Shelly Smart Control brings Shelly home-automation devices into a single app for people managing connected devices at home or in facilities. You can organize devices by room, control supported functions such as lights and blinds, group devices, and build dashboards around devices, rooms and scenes. Its mix of automation and energy tools suits Shelly owners who want device control alongside routine scheduling and usage visibility, rather than a general-purpose app centered on a broad range of brands.

Local control is a defining strength: Shelly documents a mode that lets devices be controlled without an internet connection or cloud connection. For remote access, the app also supports cloud access. Scenes can trigger actions sequentially, while schedules and timers automate devices; groups enable simultaneous control. Energy monitoring shows real-time and historical use for supported devices, and configured tariffs can be used to estimate electricity costs. The app is available on web, iOS and Android, and listed voice-assistant integrations are Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Buyers seeking broad cross-brand integration should weigh that Shelly-centered scope before choosing it.

The Basic plan is free and includes a basic event log, data visualization and up to 5 dashboards. Premium Monthly and Premium Annual include up to 100 event logs per device, 1-minute visualization intervals, up to 100 Alexa virtual actions, and additional dashboards and widgets. First-time subscribers receive a three-month introductory period; the listed plan amounts are post-introductory. Choose Shelly Smart Control if local control and Shelly-specific automation are priorities. Those who need energy monitoring on unsupported devices, or whose setup depends on a wider multi-brand ecosystem, may find its fit narrower. Support channels include tickets, community and documentation.

Shelly Smart Control pricing

All 3 Shelly Smart Control plans and prices →

Shelly Smart Control fact sheet

Shelly Smart Control integrations

Shelly Smart Control lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• Amazon Alexa
• Google Home

Alternatives to Shelly Smart Control

• Google HomeFree web and mobile control for compatible devices, routines, cameras and energy features.9.3
• HAHome Assistant AssistA free, flexible voice assistant for Home Assistant homes, with setup that takes work.9.2
• AHApple HomeA free Apple-device app for organizing, automating, and remotely controlling HomeKit and Matter accessories.9.1

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