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Shelly 1L Gen3 WiFi smart relay without neutral
Smart relay / circuit breaker

Shelly 1L Gen3

Shelly · 1L Gen3

The Shelly 1L Gen3 is a compact smart relay designed specifically for installations where there is no neutral wire behind the switch. This makes it ideal for upgrading older electrical systems without having to rewire them. This device lets you control lights and automations via WiFi, mobile app, voice assistants, or home automation systems such as Home Assistant. The third generation improves hardware performance, connection stability, and automation capabilities compared with previous models. The Shelly 1L Gen3 works locally without relying on the cloud and offers support for MQTT, Webhooks, and internal scripts. It also supports advanced integration with Home Assistant through the official Shelly integration. Depending on the connected load, it may require the Shelly Bypass to ensure stable operation with low-power LED fixtures.

WiFiWiFi 2.4 GHzBluetooth

Pros

  • No neutral wire required
  • Very compact
  • Compatible with Home Assistant
  • Local control without the cloud
  • Compatible with MQTT
  • Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Ideal for older installations

Cons

  • May require Shelly Bypass
  • Does not use Zigbee
  • Setup is somewhat advanced for new users
  • Not compatible with Matter at this time
  • Only for compatible loads

Compatibility

Home AssistantAlexaGoogle HomeMQTT

Specifications

ModelShelly 1L Gen3
Typesmart relay without neutral
ConnectivityWiFi 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
Installationbehind switches
Neutral requiredno
CompatibilityHome Assistant, Alexa and Google Home
ProtocolsMQTT, HTTP, Webhooks
Uselighting and automation
Local controlyes
Power supplyCorriente eléctrica
Neutral wire requiredNo