Shelly Group announces its portfolio of Shelly Wave devices with Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) is now shipping.

This expanded lineup delivers range, supports thousands of devices on a single hub, and provides sub-GHz reliability while maintaining the simplicity and functionality. While standard Shelly Wave devices excel inside homes, the new ZWLR versions are built to conquer challenges that can compromise smart home systems such as thick walls, long distances, or dense building materials that can steal signal strength. ZWLR offers up to 1.5-mile range in ideal conditions and supports up to 4000 devices in one network. It’s also backward-compatible with existing Z-Wave devices.

Shelly now supports every major smart home connectivity protocol: Wi-Fi for high-speed cloud-based automation, Bluetooth for ultra-local tasks such as presence sensing, Zigbee and Matter for broader interoperability, and now ZWLR to take advantage of extended range, low power consumption, and reliable performance across large properties. ZWLR’s boosted range enables connectivity up to 1.5 miles away in ideal conditions on a low-traffic frequency, delivering superior performance for lighting, relays, sensors, and other devices, without repeaters, trenching, or extra cabling required.

ZWLR also streamlines network efficiency by routing commands directly from hub-to-device via a star network topology without touching the home router. This preserves Wi-Fi bandwidth for streaming and gaming while letting a single Z-Wave gateway manage thousands of ZWLR modules as needs grow. That extra capacity is ideal for large residences, multi-unit properties, agricultural applications, outdoor control, and light-commercial retrofits where conventional hubs quickly reach capacity limits.

“ZWLR strengthens the reliability and reach of our smart home solutions,” said Leon Kralj, chief technology officer, Shelly Group. “With extended range capabilities and low power consumption, ZWLR enables seamless connectivity across vast distances, outdoor areas, large properties with multiple buildings or even an expansive campus. By adding ZWLR to our expansive portfolio, Shelly now offers a comprehensive suite of connectivity options that empowers users to select the best protocol for every application, maximizing performance, scalability, and long-term value.”