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WAVEDW Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2BDC6-WAVEDW)

Factory reset and internal photos for Shelly Group WAVEDW. Shelly smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

WAVEDW internal photo

Before you buy the Shelly Group WAVEDW, check what's inside.

The Shelly WAVEDW is a versatile Z-Wave smart sensor that combines door/window detection with angle and illumination measurement. It is designed for integration into Z-Wave smart home networks, offering remote control and automation capabilities.

⚠️ NOTE: Ensure correct battery polarity when replacing the CR2450 battery.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Shelly Group
  • Model: WAVEDW
  • Protocol: Z-Wave
  • Chipset: ESP32
  • Ecosystem: Shelly
  • App: Shelly App

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: Unknown
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: Proprietary Z-Wave chip, not designed for flashing custom firmware like Tasmota.

Reset Guide

Factory reset, led signalization, z-wave command classes, parameters, and much more, refer to the extended user guide at: https://shelly.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

WAVEDW Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

WAVEDW Exterior

WAVEDW Exterior

WAVEDW Exterior

WAVEDW Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

WAVEDW PCB

WAVEDW PCB

Verdict

The WAVEDW is a Z-Wave device from the Shelly ecosystem.

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A: Light sensor 
B: Control button 
C: Magnet 
D: Sensor unit 
E: LED indication 
F: Battery protective foil 

USER AND SAFETY GUIDE 
Z-Wave® Smart sensor with angle and 
illumination measurement 

READ BEFORE USE 
This document contains important technical and safety information 
about the Device, its safe use and installation. 
 CAUTION! Before beginning the installation, please read carefully 
and entirely this guide and any other documents accompanying the 
device. Failure to follow the installation procedures could lead to 
malfunction, danger to your health and life, violation of law or refusal 
of legal and/or commercial guarantee (if any). Shelly Europe Ltd. is 
not responsible for any loss or damage in case of incorrect installation 
or improper operation of this Device due to failure of following the 
user and safety instructions in this guide. 
TERMINOLOGY 
Gateway – A Z-Wave® gateway, also referred to as a Z-Wave® 
controller, Z-Wave® main controller, Z-Wave® primary controller, or 
Z-Wave® hub, etc., is a device that serves as a central hub for a Z-
Wave® smart home network. The term “gateway” is used in this 
document. 
S button - The Z-Wave® Service button, which is located on Z-Wave® 
devices and is used for various functions such as inclusion (adding), 
exclusion (removing), and resetting the device to its factory default 
settings. The term "S button" is used in this document. 
Device – In this document, the term “Device” is used to refer to the 
Shelly Wave device that is a subject of this guide. 

ABOUT SHELLY WAVE 
Shelly Wave is a line of innovative microprocessor -managed devices, 
which allow remote control of electric circuits and/or environmental 
sensing with a smartphone, tablet, PC, or home automation syste m. 
They work on Z -Wave® wireless communication protocol, using a 
gateway, which is required for a configuration of the devices. When the 
gateway is connected to the internet, you can control Shelly Wave 
devices remotely from anywhere. Shelly Wave devices can be operated 
in any Z -Wave® network with other Z -Wave® certified devices from 
other manufacturers. All mains operated nodes within the network will 
act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the 
network. Devices are designed to work with older generations of Z -
Wave® devices and gateways. 

ABOUT THE DEVICE 
The Shelly Wave Door/Window sensor is a Z-Wave device designed to 
detect the opening and closing of doors or windows. Beyond simple 
detection, it can also measure the angle of inclination for doors or 
windows that tilt or turn. Additionally, the sensor is equipped with a 
built-in light sensor, offering enhanced functionality for smart home 
automation. 
FIRST STEPS 
Shelly Wave Door/Window comes ready to use with the battery 
installed. Before usage of the Device, remove the protective foil from 
the battery compartment to activate the battery. However, if pressing 
its button does not make the Device start emitting sign...