The Shelly 1L - No Neutral

We are going to check out the new Shelly 1L, a single relay wifi puck, that does not need a neutral to operate. We'll open it up and look inside and then install it and try it out.
It may not be required all the time but definately very useful when you need it. It certainly can convert your light switch to a smart light switch in 10 min.
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[@Alex-os5co]

I love your videos, keep it up! Cheers!

[@davidanderton2437]

Hi Jimmy, where did you buy this from? I can't find any stores in Oz selling this?

[@SparkyJames]

Hi David, the Shelly 1 is the only device that has a AU certificate of conformity. So no retailer can sell any of the other products in AU. So if you want a Shelly 1L you will need to get it from Shelly’s web site. I would say it’s just a matter of time and they will get certificates here.

[@rafiqpatel829]

Hi Jimmy Can you just clarify where the second connection on bypass is connected? Not quiet clear on video. Tnx

[@SparkyJames]

The bypass is in parallel with the load(light), across A and neutral, if you need it.

[@rafiqpatel829]

@@SparkyJames ok, I don't have neutral at switch

[@JamesEggleston]

@@rafiqpatel829 You would usually put it at the light or behind the light on the ceiling or in the light if there is room

[@taddyj6817]

Curious where you got the bypass capacitor from?

[@SparkyJames]

Shelly sells them at shelly cloud, I recommend buying as they are often need. Very frequently people ask me about there 2 wire motion sensors that different brands make and why their outside lights glow or flicker when they are off, the fix is a bypass cap.

[@taddyj6817]

That's good to know. :)

[@Kikz-1v1pinginit]

U can get a load correction device, it does the same thing

[@TheCelticbeast]

Are Shellys certified for use in Australia?

[@taddyj6817]

Most are now. :)

[@TheCelticbeast]

@@taddyj6817 great to know. :-)

[@jeibar]

Is the The bypass a must ? Or can I plug the Shelly without it ? Cheers

[@SparkyJames]

It is not a must for all loads but some loads need it, you will find that a single led lamp might cause you trouble as an example, it can flicker just enough you will only see it a night.

[@jeibar]

@@SparkyJames thanks for replying mate, I'm planning to use it to control the exhaust fan in the bathroom, will that need the bypass? cheers

[@AndreySkat]

If you have neutral in switch, why you need a bypass? :)

[@SparkyJames]

Sorry in review I didn't make it clear, is was a demonstration that the bypass was available if you did not have a neutral at the switch, you would install it at the light fitting if you needed one.

[@Kackspack0815]

Shelly 1L to control the light switch and takes the N of the socket of a light switch/socket combination module. That would be nice to see, because that’s exactly my situation… 😇☺️

[@KaidoKurrikoff]

What’s with that background music? If I turn up the volume to hear your voice, the music will be really annoying.

[@SparkyJames]

Sorry my bad, I apologize, thought I'd adjusted it right down during the talking.

[@calvinbrowne2126]

Interesting.... but it's max 4.1 amps. So 56 watts @230 volts. That's fairly limiting? Wouldn't want to put a 60w incandescent on that circuit (I'm not an electrician-so don't take electrical advice from me).

[@SparkyJames]

Don’t knock 56w is still 4 LED downlights in a room. You obviously know the all important V=IR😉, but if you run the numbers through Power = Volts x Amp you’ll get a slightly better load of 984w out of the Shelly 1L

[@calvinbrowne2126]

@@SparkyJames grin... glad I'm not the electrician in the thread.

[@Kackspack0815]

Shelly 1L to control the light switch and takes the N of the socket of a light switch/socket combination module. That would be nice to see, because that’s exactly my situation… 😇☺️