Shelly BLU Bluetooth to WiFi USB-A Dongle Gateway Setup Guide

Shelly BLU Bluetooth to WiFi USB-A Dongle Gateway

  • Tools required:
    • USB-A power source (USB port on router, hub or a USB‑A power adapter)
    • Smartphone, tablet or computer with Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi
    • Wi‑Fi network name (SSID) and password
    • Optional: small torch or magnifier to read device labelling
  • Applications:
    • Device used for configuration: a smartphone, tablet or PC with Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi
    • Vendor configuration tool or cloud service: not specified (use Shelly documentation if available)

  • Safety note: the product is a USB‑A dongle. If you must install or alter any 240V mains wiring or fixed electrical equipment to provide power, that work should be carried out by a trained electrician. Do not open or modify mains products unless qualified.
  • Inspect the device and packaging for damage. Confirm you have a working USB‑A power source that supplies standard USB power (do not connect to unknown or damaged power supplies).
  • Prepare your network information: have the Wi‑Fi SSID and password ready. Ensure the Wi‑Fi network is a supported frequency for your environment (device connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi as implied by product name).
  • Choose a location for the dongle where it can receive Bluetooth signals from the devices you want to bridge and a reliable Wi‑Fi signal from your access point. Avoid enclosing the dongle inside metal cases or behind large obstacles.
  • Insert the Shelly BLU into an available USB‑A port on a router, hub or USB power adapter. Use a USB port that remains powered continuously if you require constant operation.
  • Allow the dongle to initialise. Wait a short period (up to a minute) for the device to start and for Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi radios to become active.
  • On your smartphone, tablet or PC enable Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi. Use your device’s Bluetooth scanner or the vendor configuration tool to discover the gateway. Specific pairing or provisioning steps are not specified here; follow any Shelly instructions available with the product or via the vendor app or web interface.
  • Provision the gateway onto your Wi‑Fi network. When prompted by the configuration tool, enter the Wi‑Fi SSID and password. Confirm the gateway shows as connected to the Wi‑Fi network in the configuration tool or app.
  • Once the gateway is on the same Wi‑Fi network, use the configuration tool to add or discover Bluetooth devices that you want to bridge. Behaviour for discovery, naming and credential handling depends on the vendor software (not specified).
  • Verify operation: confirm that Bluetooth devices are visible through the gateway and that they can be reached remotely via the Wi‑Fi network or vendor cloud service if supported. Test the expected functionality for each bridged device.
  • Secure the device: if the configuration tool allows, set administrative credentials, enable any available encryption or cloud account protection, and keep firmware updated following vendor guidance (firmware update process not specified).
  • Troubleshooting basics: if the gateway fails to connect to Wi‑Fi, check SSID/password, Wi‑Fi signal strength and that the USB power source supplies adequate and stable power. If Bluetooth devices are not discovered, move the gateway closer to the devices and retry discovery.
  • Decommissioning: to remove the gateway, unpair any bridged devices using the vendor tool where possible, then safely remove power by unplugging the USB‑A connector. If you need to perform any mains work related to the USB power supply, engage a trained electrician.