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Shelly Wall Display XL

Shelly

premium HA: goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally. local: excellentFully controllable on your LAN with no internet dependency. wifibluetooth
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Shelly Wall Display XL - A
Owner’s hands-on review ★★★★☆

Expensive, Slow, but I like it anyway.

This is basically what feels like a 2016 Android tablet trying to run a modern operating system. It’s slow, and things like dimmer sliders in home assistant dashboards require a click, not a drag to operate well (At least at the time of this review). But honestly, the fact that it replaces a switch (Neutral required), and I had the perfect spot for it in my house makes me love it. The tablet on the wall I could never make look right, and this replaced two hue dimmer switches and a wall switch, on top of displaying a dashboard created for it.

Is it worth the price? No. Would I buy it again? Yes.

Site owner · 2026-05-25 · in the owner’s words

Quick verdict

The Shelly Wall Display XL is a 10.1-inch in-wall panel that replaces a wall switch (neutral required) and runs a Home Assistant dashboard, integrating locally through the native Shelly integration over Wi-Fi 6. It is expensive and the interface can feel slow, but for a permanent, good-looking wall dashboard that also controls a load, it is a compelling local-first option.

Standout: A 10.1-inch in-wall touchscreen that doubles as a Home Assistant dashboard and a switch replacement, controlled locally via the Shelly integration.

Last checked: 2026-05-26

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home okayWorks, but with limits or extra setup.
Alexa okayWorks, but with limits or extra setup.
Works offline yes
Setup advanced
Extra hub needed no
Power hardwired

Why it stands out

  • large 10.1-inch in-wall touchscreen for dashboards and local control
  • built-in relay replaces a wall switch (neutral required)
  • fully local via the native Shelly Home Assistant integration, Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth

Reasons to hesitate

  • expensive at around $350
  • the on-device UI can feel sluggish and firmware is still maturing
  • needs a neutral wire and an in-wall box that fits a 10.1-inch panel

Best for

  • a permanent wall-mounted Home Assistant dashboard that also replaces a switch
  • Shelly users who want a large local control panel instead of a propped-up tablet
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Avoid if

  • you want something cheap or a simple on/off switch
  • you need a small, fast, mature panel today

Privacy and local-control notes

Shelly devices support fully local control via their HTTP/RPC API and the native Shelly Home Assistant integration. No cloud account required; the Shelly Cloud app is optional.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: shelly.

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