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Shelly Launches $20 Plug Gen4, a Matter, Wi‑Fi and Zigbee Smart Plug With Local Control

The plug emphasizes local operation for privacy with scripting features for complex automations.

Overview

  • The Shelly Plug Gen4 is available now for $19.99 in black or white at Amazon and other retailers.
  • Compatibility spans Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant via Matter plus Wi‑Fi and Zigbee.
  • The plug supports up to 15 amps and 1,800 watts with built‑in safeguards for over‑wattage, over‑current, and over‑ or under‑voltage events.
  • It provides real‑time energy monitoring, a customizable LED that can double as a nightlight, and an onboard lux sensor for light‑based automations.
  • Users get fully local control without internet and advanced automations through Shelly Script and JavaScript, though the device is on/off only and does not support dimming.