How to Set Up Your Shelly Plug US

Beginner 5-10 minutes

What You'll Need

  • Shelly Plug US
  • Shelly app (iOS or Android)
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Plug in Shelly Plug US - creates its own Wi-Fi access point
  2. Download Shelly app and create account
  3. Connect phone to Shelly AP:
    • Look for network named "shellyplugus-XXXX"
    • Connect from phone's Wi-Fi settings
  4. Open Shelly app and add device:
    • Tap "+" → "Add Device"
    • App will find the Shelly plug
    • Enter your home Wi-Fi credentials
  5. Device connects to your network

Key Features

  • Power metering (watts, kWh)
  • 15A capacity
  • Local HTTP/CoAP API (no cloud required)
  • Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit (via third-party)
  • MQTT support
  • Home Assistant native integration
  • Schedules and automations

Troubleshooting

  • Can't find AP: Reset plug by pressing button 5+ times quickly
  • Web interface: Access directly via IP address in browser
  • Cloud vs local: Works locally without cloud account
  • Factory reset: Press button 5x rapidly while powered