How to Set Up Your Shelly Plus Plug US

Beginner 5-10 minutes

What You'll Need

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

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Plug in Shelly Plus Plug
  2. Download Shelly app if not installed
  3. Enable Bluetooth on your phone
  4. Add device via Bluetooth:
    • Tap "+" in Shelly app
    • App discovers plug via Bluetooth
    • Select your Wi-Fi network
    • Enter password
  5. Wait for connection and name device

Key Features

  • Bluetooth + Wi-Fi setup (easier than original)
  • ESP32 chip for better performance
  • Power monitoring
  • 15A capacity
  • Local API and MQTT
  • Home Assistant ready
  • Matter support (via firmware update)
  • Scripting capabilities

Troubleshooting

  • Bluetooth not finding: Ensure Bluetooth is on; stay close to device
  • AP mode fallback: Reset and connect to Shelly AP if Bluetooth fails
  • Matter: Requires firmware update; check Shelly website
  • Reset: Hold button 10 seconds