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Will Shelly Keep Working?

Alive

Made by Shelly Group · relays, plugs, switches, sensors and energy meters

88%
Odds it works through 2029

Last checked: October 13, 2026.

Shelly makes small relays that fit behind existing light switches and outlets, plus plugs, sensors and energy meters. It is a favorite of Home Assistant users because its devices work on your own network without any cloud.

CompanyShelly Group, founded 2003 in Sofia, Bulgaria, and publicly traded
New ownerSchneider Electric offered about €1.2 billion for it in September 2026. The deal is expected to close by early 2027
Matter supportYes, on newer models
Needs the cloud?No. Devices can be controlled on your own network, and the Shelly cloud is optional
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportWe have not found a Shelly device that was switched off. Shelly does not publish end-of-support dates.

Why 88%

  • Starting point86%An established mid-size company.
  • Track record0No history of shutting down Shelly devices.
  • Works without the cloud+4Works fully on your own network, with an open local API.
  • Other risks−2Being bought by Schneider Electric, which has not said whether local control stays.
  • Our estimate88%

The good news: Every Shelly device has its own local web page and an open API, so it keeps working with or without Shelly’s cloud. That is why Home Assistant and other local systems support it so well. Its buyer, Schneider Electric, is one of Europe’s biggest electrical companies and plans to keep Shelly’s team and headquarters in Bulgaria for at least three years.

The bad news: Schneider has its own smart home line, Wiser, and has not promised to keep Shelly’s open, local-first approach. Devices you already own will keep working locally, but future products could lean more on the cloud.

If you own Shelly

  • Set your devices up for local control, through Home Assistant or the device’s own web page, so they never depend on Shelly’s cloud.
  • Watch the first new products and firmware after the Schneider deal closes. If local control disappears from the documentation, that is the warning sign.

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