Main features
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Leak detection for smaller and larger areas via extendable leak sensor cable
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Supports two modes: Flood Detection and Rain Detection
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Three built-in flood alarm modes: Intense, Normal, and Economic
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Remote notifications and built-in buzzer for local alerts
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Battery-powered for flexibility and uninterrupted operation
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IP44 protection for durability and environmental resistance
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Broad compatibility with third-party home automation systems
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Supports local automation actions for independent operation
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Support for Shelly Cloud and Shelly Smart Control app
Use cases
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Immediate Flood Detection
Receive instant alerts when Shelly Flood Gen4 detects water in areas like basements, bathrooms, or laundry rooms, enabling quick action to prevent damage. -
Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Place Shelly Flood Gen4 near vulnerable appliances or plumbing systems. If a leak occurs, you’ll be alerted in real time, helping to minimize potential damage. -
Monitor High-Risk Areas
Easily install Shelly Flood Gen4 in any room where flooding is a concern, such as kitchens or under sinks, and receive notifications through your phone without complex setup. -
Automatic Appliance Shutoff
Integrate Shelly Flood Gen4 sensor with smart devices to automatically turn off washing machines or dishwashers when a flood is detected, preventing further water damage. -
Detect Pipe Leaks Early
Run the leak sensor cable along a suspect pipe to quickly detect the presence of a leak, helping you take action before damage spreads.
Main applications
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Residential
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MDU (Multi Dwelling Units – apartments, condominiums, hotels, etc.)…
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Light commercial (small office buildings, small retail/restaurant/gas station, etc.)…
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Government/municipal
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University/college
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Farming
Integrations
Amazon Alexa supported capabilities
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Contact Sensor
Google Smart Home supported traits
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Sensor State
Samsung SmartThings supported capabilities
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Battery
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Water Sensor
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Zigbee
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Matter
Accessories
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Shelly Leak Sensor Cable: 1 pc included with Shelly Flood Gen4
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Shelly Cable Bracket: 10 pcs per package, sold separately
User interface
Inputs
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LED Button:
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Press 1 time: Wakes up the device for 3 minutes. The LED turns on and initiates a state report.
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Press 1 time: Reports status of the Flood component.
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Press 2 times rapidly: Sends the device to sleep.
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Press 3 times rapidly: Puts the device in Zigbee inclusion mode. It stays in this mode for 3 minutes and you can find it in the Home Automation platform through the Zigbee Hub.
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Press 5 times rapidly: Switch the Device from Matter firmware (default) to Zigbee, or back.
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Press and hold for 5 seconds: Network reset. The LED flashes slowly. If no action is taken within 3 minutes, the device retains its existing settings.
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Press and hold for 10 seconds: Resets the device to factory settings.
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Outputs
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Buzzer
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Long beep (3.5 sec ON / 1.5 sec OFF): Indicates flood detection.
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Short beep (0.3 sec ON / 5 sec OFF): Indicates low battery when the battery level is below 20%. The low battery alarm will not sound during a flood event (unless the flood alarm is muted via the LED button) or when Economic mode is selected.
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LED Button Indication:
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Blue light: AP mode is enabled.
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Red light: STA mode is active, but the device is not connected to a Wi-Fi network.
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Yellow light: STA mode is active, and the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network but not connected to the Shelly Cloud, or the Shelly Cloud is disabled.
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Green light: STA mode is active, and the device is connected to both a Wi-Fi network and the Shelly Cloud.
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Flashing Purple light: device is in Zigbee commissioning mode.
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Flashing Red/Blue light: OTA update is in progress.
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Flashing Yellow light: Device is in identification mode, signaling its presence for user identification.
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Alarm Modes
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Flood Detection Mode – detects a state change and, if water is present, triggers an immediate alarm to alert you of potential flooding.
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Rain Detection Mode – detects a state change when water is present but does not trigger an alarm, ideal for non-critical scenarios like rain detection.
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Mode |
Alarm Mode |
Report State Frequency* |
Buzzer** |
Buzzer Mute Conditions |
Use Case |
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Flood |
Intense |
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Protect extremely valuable assets:
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Normal (Default) |
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Normal use |
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Economic |
Disabled |
N/A |
Activate when you won’t visit for a while:
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Rain |
– |
Automating outdoor areas, such as controlling motorized awning or sprinklers. |
*Continue reporting until successful, then sleep. Report again upon flood state change. If multiple reporting channels are configured, success on any channel will be considered a successful report.
**Buzzer pattern: 3.5 sec ON / 1.5 sec OFF
Specifications
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Quantity |
Value |
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Physical |
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Size (HxWxD): |
97x76x25 mm / 3.82×2.99×0.98 inch |
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Weight: |
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Mounting: |
Wall |
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Shell material: |
Plastic |
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Shell color: |
White |
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Environmental |
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Ambient working temperature: |
-20°C to 40°C / -5°F to 105°F |
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Humidity: |
30% to 70% RH |
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Max. altitude: |
2000 m / 6562 ft |
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Electrical |
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Power supply: |
Batteries |
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Battery type: |
4x AA 1.5 V |
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Estimated battery life: |
approx. 2 years (depending on batteries used, device usage, and network connection strength) |
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Sensors, meters |
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Leak sensor cable: |
2 m, extendable (up to 150 m), attaches via designated port |
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Radio |
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Wi-Fi |
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Protocol: |
802.11 b/g/n/ax |
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RF band: |
2401 – 2483 МHz |
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Max. RF power: |
< 20 dBm |
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Range: |
Up to 30 m / 100 ft indoors and 50 m / 160 ft outdoors |
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Bluetooth |
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Protocol: |
5 (LE) |
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RF band: |
2402 – 2480 MHz |
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Max. RF power: |
< 20 dBm |
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Range: |
Up to 10 m / 33 ft indoors and 30 m / 100 ft outdoors |
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Zigbee |
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Protocols: |
802.15.4 |
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RF bands: |
2405 to 2480 MHz |
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Max. RF power: |
< 20 dBm |
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Range: |
Up to 100 m / 328 ft indoors and 300 meters / 984 ft outdoors |
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Microcontroller unit |
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CPU: |
ESP-Shelly-C68F |
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Flash: |
8 MB |
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Firmware capabilities |
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Schedules: |
No |
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Webhooks (URL actions): |
10 with 2 URLs per hook |
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Scripting: |
No |
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MQTT: |
Yes |
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UDP: |
Yes |
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KVS (Key-Value Store): |
Yes |








