Communication Protocols
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Communication Protocols, hosted by Shelly Academy in partnership with SoftUni Global, is a pre-recorded course focused on advanced communication protocols for Shelly devices in home automation and IoT.
Learn at your own pace and gain hands-on experience with real-time data exchange, secure communication, and long-range connectivity - essential for smart home and professional integrations.
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.
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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 knowledgeResources
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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 knowledgeResources
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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 knowledgeResources
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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 LoRaResources
Who is this course for?
How to enroll in the course?
To sign up for the course follow these simple steps:
1. Visit the 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 31 December. The training is pre-recorded. You can watch at your own pace.
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
40 EURCertificate for participation in the course
Lifetime access to lesson recordings and learning content
Materials and resources to support you in every lecture
Discounted price and opportunity to learn at your own pace
Real-world ideas and applications for your Shelly devices
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. You can read the Terms and Conditions related to this specific course HERE.
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