Home Assistant Podcast Doug Roberson from Shelly USA
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Aug 26, 2025 Doug Roberson, COO of Shelly USA, shares insights on integrating cutting-edge smart home products into everyday living. He discusses Shelly's commitment to local control and user privacy while exploring innovative automation solutions. Doug highlights real-life applications, such as enhancing safety for the elderly and optimizing energy management. He also emphasizes the importance of ongoing community engagement and education in smart home technology, demonstrating how Shelly's products transform modern living for everyone.
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Plugs Replaced Truck Rolls In Retail
- Companies used Shelly smart plugs to power-cycle network equipment and avoid costly technician truck rolls.
- A webhook-triggered failover would command remote power cycling, saving millions in operational costs.
Combine API Commands With Device Schedules
- Use device timers and schedules to handle actions when remote control is unavailable.
- Combine remote API commands with on‑device timers to ensure reliable power cycling or recovery.
Load Shedding To Reduce Electricity Costs
- Doug runs power monitoring and load‑shedding across his circuits to manage time‑of‑use costs.
- He shifts water heater and pool pump schedules and prioritizes circuits to stay under consumption goals.