Shelly EM single-phase energy meter with 2 channels and contactor control

Shelly EM is the smart energy meter that brings professional consumption monitoring to a compact device mounted directly in the electrical panel. Through two independent measurement channels, fed by non-invasive current clamps, Shelly EM reads the power, voltage, current and energy consumed on each monitored circuit in real time, without having to cut the existing cables or modify the installation.

In addition to measurement, the device has a built-in relay that can control a contactor, useful for automatically switching off a load when a set power threshold is exceeded, a handy protection feature for installations with heavy loads such as water heaters, heat pumps or electric car chargers. The measured data is available in the Shelly app, with history and charts, and can also be accessed via the API for integration into your own energy management systems.

It is the right device for anyone who wants to understand exactly where the energy in the home goes: on the heating circuit, the kitchen circuit or a specific appliance, in order to make informed decisions about energy efficiency. It connects directly to the Wi-Fi network, with no hub, and integration with Home Assistant, Google Home or other platforms is done via MQTT and an open API.

Practical use cases

• Mounted on the main electrical panel, it gives a real-time picture of the total consumption of the home, helping to identify the appliances that use the most energy.
• Used to monitor a dedicated circuit (air conditioning, heat pump, electric car charger), it lets you track the monthly costs of each individual load.
• Useful in systems with their own energy production (photovoltaic panels), to compare the energy produced with the energy consumed and optimise the use of large appliances during peak production hours.
• Sends alerts in the app in case of abnormal consumption, helping to quickly detect faulty equipment.

Technical specifications

Shelly EM gives a clear and detailed picture of energy consumption, making it the first step towards a truly energy-efficient home.