Shelly Group AD, a company based in Sofia, Bulgaria, has achieved SmartThings certification for its Wave Plug US. This development enhances the company’s ability to offer a streamlined smart home experience through the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem. The certification allows Shelly’s latest products to be accessible to a global user base, particularly benefiting users in America with an improved user experience through the Wave Plug US.
The Wave Plug US is a Z-Wave smart plug equipped with power metering capabilities. It allows users to automate and remotely control electrical appliances of up to 1800 W at 15 A, such as space heaters, irons, and televisions. The smart plug enables remote operation via mobile phones, leveraging the Z-Wave technology for seamless communication between smart home products, irrespective of brand or platform, through the SmartThings app. The Wave Plug US employs the latest Z-Wave chip generation (S800), a widely used technology in smart homes.
Svetlin Todorov, CEO of Shelly USA, highlighted the significance of integrating the Wave Plug US into the SmartThings ecosystem, noting that it opens up unique integration opportunities for users. Mark Benson, Head of SmartThings U.S., emphasized that the partnership with Shelly aims to make smart home technology more accessible and manageable.
Shelly Group AD is a technology holding company focused on developing, manufacturing, and distributing IoT products. For more information, visit the Shelly Group website here.