Shelly LoRa Add-on

Shelly LoRa Add-on | Long Range Shelly Gen3 & Gen4 Communication

The Shelly LoRa Add-on extends the communication range of compatible Shelly Gen3 and Gen4 devices using reliable LoRa connectivity. Designed for long-range automation, it enables secure device communication up to 5 km in open conditions, making it ideal for remote facilities, smart lighting, farms, warehouses, and infrastructure projects.

Compact, powerful, and easy to integrate, the Shelly LoRa Add-on helps you control and monitor devices where Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or standard local networks may not reach.

Product Description

Extend Shelly Control Up to 5 km with LoRa

The Shelly LoRa Add-on is designed to unlock long-range communication for compatible Shelly Gen3 and Gen4 devices. With support for communication up to 5,000 meters in suitable open conditions, this compact add-on helps extend smart automation into areas where traditional connectivity may be unreliable or unavailable.

Whether you are managing street lighting, remote irrigation, parking areas, warehouses, or off-grid equipment, the Shelly LoRa Add-on provides a flexible communication layer for Shelly-based automation.

It connects directly to supported Shelly Gen3 and Gen4 devices using the Shelly proprietary serial interface and supports custom scripting, allowing advanced users and installers to build tailored automation solutions.

Key Features

• Long-range LoRa communication up to 5 km in suitable open environments
• Designed for compatible Shelly Gen3 and Gen4 devices
• Ideal for remote automation where Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is limited
• Supports unicast, multicast, and broadcast addressing via Shelly Protocol
• Built-in AES-CCM encryption for secure communication
• Supports custom scripts for advanced automation use cases
• Compact add-on design with external antenna support
• Suitable for smart lighting, agriculture, warehouses, parking areas, and remote facilities
• Supports EU868, US915, and BR915-928 regions
• AU915-928 support coming soon
• Low power mode support for EU868

Common Applications

Smart Street Lighting

Use LoRa-enabled Shelly relays to control and monitor street lighting over long distances. Adjust schedules, monitor energy usage, and receive alerts for faults or maintenance issues.

Precision Agriculture & Irrigation

Automate pumps, sprinklers, lighting, and environmental monitoring across remote fields. LoRa communication allows control over wider areas without relying on local Wi-Fi coverage.

Parking Lot Lighting

Manage parking area lights with scheduled automation, motion-triggered control, dimming, and fault monitoring to improve safety and energy efficiency.

Warehouse Automation

Control lighting zones, monitor energy usage, and improve automation coverage across large warehouse spaces where Wi-Fi coverage may be inconsistent.

Remote Facility Control

Monitor and automate equipment such as pumps, power systems, and lighting in remote or hard-to-access locations.

Suitable For

• Residential automation
• Multi-dwelling buildings
• Light commercial buildings
• Government and municipal projects
• Universities and colleges
• Farms and agricultural sites
• Warehouses
• Remote facilities
• Smart infrastructure projects

Connectivity

Wireless Communication: LoRa
Device Interface: Shelly proprietary serial interface for compatible Shelly Gen3 and Gen4 devices

Compatible Shelly Devices

Shelly Gen3 Devices

• Shelly 1 Gen3
• Shelly 1PM Gen3
• Shelly 2PM Gen3
• Shelly DALI Dimmer Gen3
• Shelly Dimmer 0/1-10V PM Gen3
• Shelly EM Gen3
• Shelly Shutter

Shelly Gen4 Devices

• Shelly 1 Gen4
• Shelly 1PM Gen4
• Shelly 2PM Gen4
• Shelly Dimmer 0/1-10V PM Gen4
• Shelly EM Gen4

Specifications

Important Notes

• A compatible Shelly Gen3 or Gen4 host device is required.
• Host device firmware should be version 1.6 or later.
• Range depends on local conditions, obstructions, installation environment, antenna placement, and regional configuration.
• AU915-928 support is listed as coming soon. Please confirm band compatibility before use in Australia.
• Some advanced communication use cases may require custom scripting.

FAQs

Why is my Shelly device not recognizing the Shelly LoRa add-on?

Check that the LoRa add-on is securely mounted to a compatible Shelly Gen3 or Gen4 device. Also confirm that the host Shelly device is running firmware version 1.6 or later and that the add-on is correctly connected to the Shelly proprietary serial interface.

Do all Shelly devices need their own LoRa add-on?

For the simplest and most reliable setup, each Shelly device that needs LoRa communication should have its own LoRa add-on. However, custom scripting can allow a Shelly device with a LoRa add-on to act as a gateway and forward data from other devices, including selected BLU devices via Bluetooth.

Can the Shelly LoRa add-on support multiple devices?

Yes. It supports flexible communication topologies including one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many configurations. To maintain reliability, avoid having multiple devices transmit at exactly the same time, as this can cause radio collisions.

Can I still use the normal Shelly device functions with the LoRa add-on installed?

Yes. The host Shelly device can still operate as a standard Shelly device while also acting as a LoRa communication point.

What is LoRa's spreading factor?

The LoRa spreading factor controls the trade-off between range, data speed, and airtime. Lower spreading factors provide faster communication over shorter distances, while higher spreading factors increase range but reduce message speed and frequency.

Can Shelly LoRa add-ons communicate with Shelly Pro LoRa add-ons?

Yes, provided they use the same LoRa configuration.