Context
User is constructing a 24x40 garage with three garage doors and a regular entry door. They are working with electricians who will provide a minimal installation. The user wants to add recessed soffit lighting above each door and control it via smart home automation using Shelly and Home Assistant.
Key Points
- Plan to install recessed LED soffit lights above each garage and entry door.
- Lights will be wired to a switch connected to a Shelly relay (e.g., Shelly 1 or Shelly Plus 1).
- Motion sensing to activate lights can be done via:
- Hardwired outdoor-rated PIR sensors with dry contact output.
- Wireless sensors (Zigbee, Z-Wave, ESPHome) integrated with Home Assistant.
- Multiple motion sensors can be wired in parallel to the Shelly SW input.
- Home Assistant can be used for advanced automations, including nighttime-only activation and timed shutoff.
- Electrician should run neutral to switch box and optionally conduit for sensor wiring.
Actions
- Confirm recessed lighting layout with electrician. — stage:: 5
- Select specific PIR or wireless motion sensors. — stage:: 5
- Plan wiring path for sensors if hardwired. — stage:: 5
- Configure Shelly relay and Home Assistant automation. — stage:: 5