Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience with the Shelly Plus 2 PM and how I managed to resolve a persistent issue I encountered. I’ve been using this device for about a week now to control three rollershutters simultaneously, which has been a great addition to my smart home setup. However, I ran into a problem that had me puzzled for a while.
Initially, I noticed that after a reboot, the Shelly Plus 2 PM would disconnect from my network. I found that resetting the device by turning it off and on again would restore the connection, but this wasn’t a long-term solution. In an attempt to fix this, I changed the IP address to static, which worked once, but the issue returned on the next reboot. This led me to believe that the problem might not be related to the IP configuration after all.
The main issue, however, was with the power consumption readings. After a few uses, the device stopped showing any power consumption data, even though the rollershutters were moving. I tried resetting the device to factory settings and reconfiguring it, which briefly fixed the issue. However, the problem resurfaced after a few more operations, and the power consumption reading would either show 0W or flicker between values. This made it impossible to calibrate the device properly, as the readings were inconsistent.
After some research and reaching out to the community, I discovered that others had experienced similar issues. It seems that the Shelly Plus 2 PM can sometimes struggle with simultaneous operations, especially when controlling multiple devices at once. To address this, I adjusted the settings to ensure that each rollershutter operates sequentially rather than simultaneously. This change has significantly improved the device’s performance and stability.
Additionally, I found that keeping the device’s firmware updated was crucial. By regularly checking for updates and ensuring the device is running the latest version, I’ve noticed a reduction in connectivity issues and more consistent power consumption readings.
In conclusion, while the Shelly Plus 2 PM has its quirks, especially when handling multiple devices, it’s a versatile and reliable tool once properly configured. My advice to anyone facing similar issues would be to experiment with settings, keep the firmware updated, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the community for support. Happy automating!