Hey everyone! I wanted to share my recent experience with the Shelly Plus 1 and how I managed to get it fully integrated into my smart home setup. I hope this helps anyone else who might be struggling with similar issues! So, I purchased the Shelly Plus 1 for my garage door automation project. The initial setup was smooth—connecting it to my home WiFi via the app worked perfectly, and I could access it both through the browser and the mobile app. However, the real challenge came when I tried to add it to my smart home ecosystem. The Problem: The Shelly app couldn’t detect the device under “Discover Devices,” and when I tried adding it manually via IP, it just gave me an “existing_device” error. I tested this across multiple devices (iOS and Android) and routers, but nothing changed. I even tried updating the firmware to the latest beta version, but it didn’t solve the issue. The Solution: After some research and trial and error, I realized the problem was with the device’s IP configuration. The Shelly Plus 1 was getting a dynamic IP from my router, which caused conflicts when the router restarted. To fix this, I assigned a static IP to the device through my router’s settings. This ensured that the Shelly app could consistently find and connect to the device. Tips for Others: - Always check your router’s DHCP settings to ensure your Shelly devices have a reserved IP. - If you’re still having trouble, try resetting the device to factory defaults and starting the setup process again. - Don’t hesitate to reach out to the community or check forums like this one—it’s amazing how much help and support you can get! I’m thrilled to say everything is working smoothly now! My garage door automation project is back on track, and I couldn’t be happier with how the Shelly Plus 1 is performing. If you’re considering this device, I highly recommend it—it’s reliable, easy to use, and integrates perfectly with most smart home systems. Happy tinkering everyone! 