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Shelly Scripting Intensive - Communication Protocols - July 2025

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50 EUR.

IMPORTANT: Secure a spot in the course by completing payment exclusively on the Shelly product page. Purchase a voucher there to receive an e-mail with your unique code and detailed instructions for accessing the course.

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Shelly Communication Protocols Intensive – July 2025", hosted by Shelly Academy in partnership with SoftUni Global, is a one-week live course focused on advanced communication protocols for Shelly devices in home automation and IoT.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with real-time data exchange, secure communication, and long-range connectivity—essential for smart home and professional integrations.

Live sessions run Monday to Thursday, with lifetime access to all recordings for flexible learning.

Join us to deepen your technical skills and elevate your Shelly projects.

Skills which you will acquire

Ability to control and retrieve data from devices remotely for automation.
Learn to interact with devices using web technologies and manage them through cloud APIs.
Understand how to connect devices using industrial protocols for data exchange and control.
Master real-time, bi-directional communication techniques for efficient data transfer.
Implement secure, encrypted communication methods for device interaction.
Learn fast and reliable methods for both local and cloud-based communication with devices.
Understand how to set up devices for low-power, long-distance communication.

Integrate devices with third-party platforms to enhance automation and interoperability.

Topics

Resources
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Resources
- Facebook Group of the Course
- VSC Installation Guide
Foundations of Smart Communication
Foundations of Smart Communication

• What the RPC protocol is and how it works with Shelly devices
• Using HTTP protocol from Shelly scripts (Client and Server-side)
• Using the Shelly Cloud API to manage devices remotely
• How Modbus is used for communication
• Doing hands-on exercises to practice new knowledge

Date: July 14, Monday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST

Resources

There are no resources for this lecture yet
Real-Time and Secure Communication
Real-Time and Secure Communication

• Using WebSocket communication with Shelly devices
• Connecting to the Shelly Cloud using WebSocket integration
• How Shelly devices use BLE for communication
• Communicating securely with BLE using the BTHome standard and encryption
• Doing hands-on exercises to practice new knowledge

Date: July 15, Tuesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST

Resources

There are no resources for this lecture yet
Lightweight Connectivity
Lightweight Connectivity

• When and how to use UDP for simple, fast data exchange
• Sending and receiving messages through a local MQTT broker
• Connecting Shelly devices to AWS IoT for secure cloud communication
• Doing hands-on exercises to practice new knowledge

Date: July 16, Wednesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST

Resources

There are no resources for this lecture yet
Long-Range Connectivity
Long-Range Connectivity

• Explore the fundamentals of LoRa technology
• Understand how LoRa enables low-power and wide-area communication
• Dive into practical use cases and real-world applications of LoRa

Date: July 17, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST

Resources

There are no resources for this lecture yet

Who is this course for?

This course is for individuals with knowledge of Shelly devices and scripting, looking to expand their understanding of communication protocols. It's perfect for those interested in diving deeper into how Shelly devices interact with each other and integrate with other systems. Whether you're a home automation enthusiast or a professional looking to enhance your project with advanced connectivity options, this course will help you level up your skills and apply them to real-world scenarios.

How to enroll in the course?

To sign up for the course follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the Shelly Scripting Intensive - Communication Protocols product page and purchase a course voucher.
2. Complete the payment process.
3. After the successful payment, you will be redirected to the current website.
4. Make a registration.
5. Use the course registration code from Shelly's e-mail to enroll in the Shelly Scripting Intensive - Communication Protocols course.

What is the deadline for enrolling in the course and when does it start?

Enrollment in the course is open until 17 July. The training starts on 14 July 2025. You can find a detailed schedule of classes in the Topics section.

How and where are the classes held?

The classes are online in real time every day from Tuesday to Friday. Each lesson starts at 6:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST) and lasts 2.5 to 3 hours.

To determine the start date and time of the lessons, please convert the date and time to your local time zone.

For example 6:00 PM CEST is:
Sofia, Bulgaria (EEST) - 7:00 PM
Berlin, Germany (CEST) - 6:00 PM
Rome, Italy (CEST) - 6:00 PM
Washington, D.C., USA (EDT) - 12:00 PM

After each lesson, you get access to the lesson recording and learning resources.

Do I receive a certificate after the course?

At the end of the course, you receive an official certificate from SoftUni Global and Shelly Academy.

Do I have to buy a Shelly device to attend the course?

No, you do NOT have to purchase a device to sign up for the course. However, for a better course experience we recommend at least Shelly 1PM Gen4 or Shelly 2PM Gen4 with Shelly LoRa Add-On and any Shelly BLU device.
Also, throughout the course, you'll see practical applications to:

• Shelly ESP32
• FrankEver Smart water valve DN15
• Shelly Dimmer Gen3
• Raspberry Pi
• Shelly Plus RGBW PM

Are there any additional requirements?

Hardware:

• Machine with parameters similar to these:
SSD >= 120GB
8GB RAM
Processor i3, i5, i7 (at least 5th generation)
A mid-range GPU

Software:

• Browser: We recommend using the latest LTS version of Google Chrome

Others:

• Stable internet connection
• Password of the network you will be using to connect the Shelly device

How much is the course fee and what does it include?

Online

50 EUR

Online training in real-time

Lifetime access to lesson recordings and learning content

Help from a mentor in understanding the learning materials

Access to a closed Facebook group with all other course participants

Receiving a certificate

SoftUni gives you a 100% guarantee of the quality of this course. The most important thing for us is that you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. If you change your mind, a refund within 14 days of purchasing the course voucher is available, given that the voucher has not been used. For additional information, visit the terms and conditions and refund policy of Shelly Group.

About Shelly

Shelly is one of the fastest growing IoT brands in the world with devices providing solutions for home and building smart automation. Inspired by our consumers’ dream to live calmly and happily, we create our devices with attention to the smallest details. This is possible thanks to a team of young and talented developers devoted to producing easy to set up and use yet competitive and innovative products. The company has two headquarters – one in Europe and one in the United States. The European office is located in Bulgaria’s capital city – Sofia. The United States office opened its doors at the end of 2019 and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shelly devices are available in over 100 markets. https://www.shelly.com/en

Simeon Monov

Trainer

Simeon Monov is an assistant professor at Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" and senior software developer and technical lead. Simeon holds a PhD in Computer Science and has a solid background in algorithms and information systems. Simeon teaches machine learning, data analytics, algorithms and data structures and object-oriented programming at Plovdiv University and has over twenty years of experience in software development and design. He worked for 13 years at the IBM Silicon Valley Lab.