I’ve been using a Shelly 1 as a garage door opener for quite some time now, primarily through the browser interface using its IP address. However, recently I decided to explore the Shelly Home app on my Android device to see if I could enhance my setup further. One feature that caught my attention was the ability to connect a magnetic contact sensor, which would provide feedback on the garage door’s status. This seemed like a great way to add an extra layer of convenience and monitoring to my system.
After some research, I came across a video that demonstrated how to connect the magnetic contact sensor to the Shelly 1. From what I understood, the sensor needs to be connected to the ‘SW’ and ‘L’ terminals on the Shelly device. I also found a reference to an Add-On part that seemed necessary for this setup, but I’m still unclear on how exactly it integrates into the system. I reached out to the community for clarification, and I’m hopeful someone can shed some light on this.
Another point of confusion was regarding the feedback mechanism. In the video, it was mentioned that the status feedback would be indicated by a blue line on the switch symbol in the app. I’m curious if this is still the case or if there are alternative methods to receive status updates. I’m also wondering if there are any additional features or configurations I might be missing out on.
Overall, I’m excited about the potential this setup offers, but I need a bit more guidance to get everything working smoothly. If anyone has experience with this or can provide some insights, I’d greatly appreciate it!