When people take their first steps into smart living, lighting is often the starting point. And it’s not surprising—lighting shapes how we feel, keeps us safe, and transforms any space into a more pleasant place to live. The same is true beyond our homes: in offices, hotels, and commercial buildings, smart lighting improves comfort of all occupants. But upgrading to smart lighting isn’t just convenient, it’s also an easy step to cut down on electricity bills by reducing energy consumption, without compromising comfort.
With Shelly Wave, the Z-Wave line of Shelly devices, which are now being gradually upgraded to support Z-Wave Long Range wireless communication exceeding 1 km (line of sight), anyone can easily take control of their lights—whether through remote access, smart schedules, or automated scenes. The possibilities are truly endless, giving users the freedom to explore how smart technology can make everyday life easier.
Automated lights that adjust to your routines
With the Shelly Wave line of Z-Wave devices – whether retrofit, Mini, Pro, or Plug & Play – any existing or new light in a building can be easily upgraded to smart. This enables remote lighting control via a smartphone app, as well as automations based on schedules, pre-set scenarios or scenes. For example, lights can be set to switch on just before sunset and turn off when all family members usually go to sleep, or porch lights can be set to turn on just before the first person typically arrives home. At the same time, manual switch functionality remains available, ensuring both flexibility and convenience for all users.
Smart lighting even in the tightest spaces
Struggling to make lighting smart in tight spaces, where traditional devices don’t fit? Thanks to their compact size, Shelly Wave Mini 1 or Shelly Wave Mini 1PM can be discretely installed inside the lamp’s rose ceiling or even in most crowded wall boxes. Once installed, they enable remote control of a light or other appliances via a smartphone app. Lighting can then be easily customized with personalized schedules and optimized to reduce energy consumption.
Smart dimming control – no neutral wire needed
The Shelly Wave Dimmer fits right into an existing electrical system—even if there’s no neutral wire in place. It allows you to keep current switches and layout while adding smart dimming features and remote control. It’s a practical way to bring modern convenience into a space without the mess or expense of major rewiring. For example, with its “Night mode” functionality, the brightness can be set at a low-level during the night hours. When the lights are turned on manually or by a motion sensor, they will always provide a soft, dimmed illumination. Thanks to its extended range of over 1 km (line of sight), this solution is perfect for larger buildings, such as offices, hotels, or other commercial spaces, where gentle lighting improves comfort and energy efficiency.
Automate office lighting for smarter energy use
Optimize energy consumption by automating office lights with smart schedules, timers, and custom scenarios. Shelly Wave Pro 2 or Shelly Wave Pro 2PM allow lighting to be automated on each office floor separately with tailored schedules for each of them. All office lights can also be set to switch off automatically once the building is empty, minimizing energy waste during non-working hours and reducing utility costs. Z-Wave Long Range support ensures that wireless signal is reliable and reaches even the most remote spaces across the entire building.
Outdoor lighting
Built for all weather conditions, the Shelly Wave Outdoor Plug S makes outdoor lighting setups easier, smarter, and more efficient. With Z-Wave Long-Range support, outdoor lights can be controlled reliably across large properties, making it ideal not just for homes, but also for hotels, retail spaces, and corporate campuses. Remote control and scheduling features allow lights—such as holiday or ambient installations—to turn on automatically at dusk, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and switch off at designated times to save energy.
Smart lighting is no longer just a convenience—it’s a strategic way to enhance comfort, improve energy efficiency, and simplify control across homes and commercial buildings alike. With Shelly Wave’s versatile Z-Wave devices, businesses and homeowners can upgrade any space quickly and reliably, even in tight or hard-to-reach areas. By combining automation, remote control, and long-range connectivity, smart lighting empowers users to save energy, reduce costs, and create environments that adapt to their needs.
