I’ve been really excited to get my hands on the Shelly Dimmer 2 and integrate it into my home automation setup. My goal is to create a seamless experience where I can control all the lights in my home with just a few presses of a button. Here’s what I’ve been working on and where I could use some help from the community!
The Vision: I want to set up a scene where, when I press and hold the Shelly Dimmer 2 for three seconds, it turns off all the lights in my house. This would be perfect for when I’m leaving the house or just want to create a cozy atmosphere. The challenge is figuring out how to tie this long press action to a scene that affects multiple devices across different rooms.
What I’ve Tried So Far: I’ve explored the Shelly app and the rules engine in my home automation system. I know that Shelly supports custom inputs and outputs, so I’m hoping to leverage that. I’ve set up a basic rule where a long press triggers a single light to turn off, but scaling this to all lights has been tricky. I’ve also looked into using virtual switches or creating a master scene that toggles all relevant devices, but I’m not entirely sure how to structure this without creating a complex chain of actions.
The Questions:
- Is there a way to define a long press action directly within the Shelly app, or do I need to use a third-party automation platform?
- How can I ensure that the scene triggers reliably, even if some devices are offline momentarily?
- Are there any best practices for organizing scenes that control multiple devices across different zones?
The Next Steps: I’m planning to experiment with creating a virtual switch that acts as a master control. This switch would be toggled by the long press action on the Shelly Dimmer 2 and then trigger the scene to turn off all lights. I’d love to hear if anyone has successfully implemented something similar or has tips for making this integration smoother.
Thanks in advance for your insights! I’m really looking forward to seeing how the community approaches this kind of project. Let’s make home automation even more intuitive and user-friendly together! 