Shelly Vintage E27 G125 Vintage-Style Smart Lightbulb Setup Guide

Shelly Vintage E27 G125 Vintage-Style Smart Lightbulb

  • Tools required:
    • Stable step ladder (if fitting is out of reach)
    • Clean, dry cloth or gloves to avoid fingerprints on the bulb
    • None for basic bulb replacement; a trained electrician for any mains wiring work
  • Applications:
    • Shelly mobile app or compatible smart-home app for device setup and control
    • Smartphone or tablet with Wi‑Fi capability
    • Access to your home Wi‑Fi network (SSID and password required)

  • Overview and capabilities: This bulb is an E27 G125 vintage-style filament bulb that provides a warm, decorative glow. It is a Shelly Gen3 device and is designed for 240V installations. It supports remote control via a smart device over Wi‑Fi. Energy-efficient operation and standard E27 screw fitting are indicated. Specific features such as colour temperature ranges, dimming method or Wi‑Fi frequency (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz) are not specified here and should be confirmed in the manufacturer documentation.
  • Safety notice: This product is intended for 240V mains supply. Any work that requires access to fixed mains wiring, junction boxes or circuit alterations must be performed by a trained, qualified electrician. Do not attempt mains wiring if you are not qualified. Isolate the circuit at the consumer unit before performing any electrical work.
  • Step-by-step setup:

  • 1. Prepare the location: Turn off the light switch. If you will access the fitting or switch connections, switch off the circuit at the consumer unit and confirm the circuit is dead. Use a stable ladder for high fittings.
  • 2. Remove the old bulb: Allow any previously fitted lamp to cool. Use a cloth or gloves to remove the existing bulb from the E27 fitting by turning anticlockwise.
  • 3. Install the Shelly bulb: Handle the Shelly Vintage bulb by the base or with a clean cloth. Screw the bulb into the E27 fitting until secure — do not overtighten.
  • 4. Restore power: If you isolated the circuit, restore power at the consumer unit. Turn the wall switch to the ON position so the bulb receives mains power.
  • 5. Prepare your mobile device: Ensure your smartphone or tablet is connected to your home Wi‑Fi network and that the Shelly mobile app (or other compatible app) is installed. Log in or create an account as required by the app.
  • 6. Begin pairing: Open the Shelly app and follow its ‘‘add device’’ or ‘‘pair’’ instructions. With the bulb powered, the app should detect the device or prompt you to put the device into pairing mode. Follow on‑screen prompts to connect the bulb to your Wi‑Fi network. Note: the app will guide you through network selection and credential entry.
  • 7. Verify control: Once paired, verify you can switch the bulb on and off from the app and adjust available settings such as brightness if offered. Test remote control and local control (wall switch) to confirm correct behaviour.
  • 8. Troubleshooting basics: If the bulb is not discovered, try power‑cycling the bulb (turn off then on) and repeat the pairing steps. Ensure your mobile device remains on the same Wi‑Fi network during setup. If problems persist, consult the Shelly app help or product documentation.
  • 9. Final checks: Ensure the bulb is seated correctly and the fitting is secure. Check there is no excessive flicker and that the bulb behaves as expected when controlled locally and remotely. Keep the app updated; apply firmware updates via the app if offered.

Notes and limitations: Compatibility with specific smart-home ecosystems or voice assistants is not specified here. The bulb uses Wi‑Fi for connectivity as indicated; details such as supported Wi‑Fi bands or advanced features are not specified and should be confirmed in the manufacturer documentation if required.

If you are unsure about any step involving mains electricity, contact a qualified electrician. Do not perform any wiring work unless qualified.