I recently had an issue with my Shelly Plus 1 when trying to automate my garage door. The setup seemed straightforward—connecting it to my garage door motor which outputs 12V—but things didn’t go as planned. After connecting everything as instructed, the Shelly Plus 1 exploded, leaving me quite shaken up. I double-checked all the connections and measurements, but everything seemed correct. I tried another Shelly Plus 1, following the same steps, but the result was the same: another explosion. This was really frustrating and concerning.
I decided to reach out to the community for help. After some research and discussions, I realized that the issue might be related to the voltage output of my garage door motor. Despite the manufacturer’s claim that it should provide 24V, my measurements consistently showed 12V. This discrepancy seemed to be the root of the problem. I tried adjusting the connections and ensuring that the Shelly Plus 1 was compatible with the actual voltage output, but it didn’t solve the issue.
After some more troubleshooting and advice from the community, I discovered that the Shelly Plus 1 might not be the best fit for my setup. I decided to try a different smart switch that was specifically designed to handle 12V systems. This time, the installation went smoothly, and everything worked as expected. It was a valuable learning experience, and I’m grateful for the support from the community.
If anyone else is facing similar issues, I recommend thoroughly checking the voltage output of your devices and ensuring compatibility before making any connections. It’s always better to be safe than sorry! I hope this helps someone else avoid the same frustration I went through.