Motion Light Automation
Motion-triggered lighting for closets, pantries, and other dark spaces — lights on when you walk in, off when you don't need them.
Questions? info@calibrate.nz — Christchurch NZ
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Problem
The annoying problem
Dark closets, pantries, and cupboards mean fumbling for a switch with your hands full. Lights get left on and waste power, or left off and you're rummaging in the dark. Homeowners want lighting that just works without wiring changes or remembering to flick a switch.
Solution
Motion Light Automation
Motion-triggered lighting for closets, pantries, and other dark spaces — lights on when you walk in, off when you don't need them.
Shelly is the platform — this lighting solution is the product.
Outcome — Benefits
What changes in your home. Customer language, not spec sheet.
- No more fumbling for the switch in the dark
- No more lights left on — automatic timeout
- Fully customisable timeout and sensitivity to suit the space
- Local execution — works without internet
Spec — Features
How it works under the hood.
- Instant motion detection via BLE
- Configurable no-motion timeout (default 5 min)
- BLE motion sensor (Shelly BLU Motion)
- Local Shelly script — no Home Assistant required (optional integration)
- Manual override still works via existing switch
- Custom logic on request — timeout length, sensitivity, extra triggers
Pricing
Price & buying
From $199 ex GST + shipping
Includes preconfigured Shelly 1 Gen3 + BLU Motion. Built to order — we confirm your setup and final price at enquiry.
- 6-month warranty
- Returns accepted if it isn't compatible with your existing install
- Prices are ex GST. Shipping is added separately.
How it works
How it works — stepped
BLU Motion watches for movement via BLE. A Shelly 1 Gen3 script switches the light on the instant motion is detected, then keeps it on while motion continues. After a configurable period with no motion (default 5 minutes), the light switches off automatically. No cloud dependency, local execution — and thresholds can be tuned to whatever the customer wants.
Technology: local Shelly script — standalone; Home Assistant / Hub optional
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Step 1
Shelly BLU Motion detects movement (BLE, instant trigger)
- 2
Step 2
Script switches light ON immediately via Shelly 1 Gen3 relay
- 3
Step 3
Light stays on while motion continues
- 4
Step 4
Auto OFF after configurable no-motion timeout (default 5 min)
Hardware
Hardware included
Everything that ships in the system — no hunting for parts.
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×1
Shelly 1 Gen3
Wi-Fi relay, runs motion-automation script locally
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×1
Shelly BLU Motion (BLU Motion)
Bluetooth motion sensor
Preconfigured
What's preconfigured
We do the boring config so you don't have to. You install. Test happens before shipping.
- ✓ Shelly script flashed & configured (motion detection + timeout logic)
- ✓ BLU Motion paired to Shelly 1 Gen3
- ✓ Timeout tuned: 5-min default, adjustable
- ✓ Bench tested on 192.168.1.x before shipping
In the box
What's in the box
- Shelly 1 Gen3 ×1 (preconfigured)
- Shelly BLU Motion ×1 (pre-paired)
- Wiring diagram (electrician-friendly)
- Install notes + timeout tuning guide
- Test report — TBC (placeholder)
Installation
Installation
Clear separation: what you do vs what your electrician does.
You — DIY
Placement, Wi-Fi and app-free defaults.
- Existing light fixture with accessible wiring
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi coverage near the install location
- BLU Motion mounted with clear line-of-sight to the entry point
Electrician — 240V
Mains wiring for Shelly 1 Gen3. We provide diagram.
- Electrician required for Shelly 1 Gen3 install (240V)
Why this solution
Why this solution vs buying devices
Same Shelly parts — but you skip the pairing, scripting and tuning.
| Feature | Buying devices | With this solution |
|---|---|---|
| Pairing & calibration | You pair BLE, debug thresholds | Pre-paired, tuned, tested |
| Automation logic | You write/flash Shelly script | Script flashed — timeout tuned, customisable on request |
| Install docs | Generic Shelly docs | Wiring diagram + NZ install notes |
| Testing | Self-test on install | Bench-tested before shipping |
| Support | Community forums | Christchurch-based — info@calibrate.nz |
Technical
Technical details
- power
- 240V AC via Shelly 1 Gen3
- connectivity
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth LE
- compatibility
- Any 240V light fixture. Compatibility confirmed case-by-case — send your model with your enquiry.
- warranty
- 6-month warranty
Journey
What happens when you buy
You enquire
Hit Enquire about motion light automation — tell us your setup (fan model, opener, Wi-Fi). We confirm fit and price.
We build & test
We assemble, flash script, pair BLE, tune thresholds, bench-test on 192.168.1.x.
You install — we support
Sparky wires relay; you place sensor. Diagram + notes included. Support via info@calibrate.nz.
Trust
Built properly — no fabrication
Christchurch assembled
Built and bench-tested in Christchurch before shipping. Local support at info@calibrate.nz.
Bench tested
Verified on 192.168.1.x bench network — proven lineage from shower/scripts/shower-fan.js (2% / 90s / 15 min).
Electrician-friendly
Wiring diagram + install notes included. Shelly 1 Gen3 is 240V — electrician required for mains install. Sensor is DIY.
6-month warranty. Prices are ex GST; shipping is added separately. Returns accepted if it isn't compatible with your existing install.
Notes & lineage
Why this exists
Closets, pantries, and cupboards are the rooms lighting automation forgets. This solution fixes it: motion in, light on, and it turns itself off when you leave — no switch required.
What’s in the box
- Shelly 1 Gen3, preloaded with motion-detection script
- Shelly BLU Motion, pre-paired
- Wiring diagram + install notes
- Test report (bench verification — TBC)
Installation
An electrician installs the Shelly 1 inline with your light fixture. You stick the BLU Motion on the wall or shelf edge with a clear view of the doorway. Done. No apps to configure unless you want to tweak the timeout.
Customisation
The no-motion timeout and sensitivity are documented and adjustable via the Shelly web UI. We ship a sensible 5-minute default, but happy to configure any timeout, sensitivity, or extra trigger logic the customer wants before shipping.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does the motion light solution cost?
From $199 ex GST, plus shipping. We confirm the final price at enquiry.
Will it work with my light fixture?
It works with any 240V light fixture, and we confirm compatibility case-by-case. Send us your fixture details or a photo with your enquiry.
How long does the light stay on?
The default no-motion timeout is 5 minutes, and it's adjustable before shipping. Tell us what suits the space.
What warranty do I get?
Every Calibrate solution comes with a 6-month warranty.
What if it isn't compatible with my install?
If a solution isn't compatible with your existing install, you can return it.
How much does installation cost?
The 240V wiring must be done by an electrician; the motion sensor is DIY. We don't quote electrical work — ask your electrician. The wiring diagram and notes are included.
Do I need internet or a hub?
No. The motion logic runs locally on the Shelly device. It works standalone, and you can add Home Assistant later if you want it.
Ready to order Motion Light Automation?
We build to order and test each system before shipping. Christchurch, NZ.
Works standalone • Expands to Home Assistant
Enquire about Motion Light Automation
Tell us what you've got and what you need. We'll confirm compatibility and a final price.
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Motion Light Automation
Motion-triggered lighting for closets, pantries, and other dark spaces — lights on when you walk in, off when you don't need them.