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WAVEI4 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2BDC6-WAVEI4)

Factory reset and internal photos for Shelly Group WAVEI4. Shelly smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

WAVEI4 internal photo

Before you buy the Shelly Group WAVEI4, check what's inside.

The Shelly WAVEI4 is a Z-Wave 4-digital input controller designed for integration into smart home systems. It allows for the control of scenes and other devices via a Z-Wave gateway and can be activated manually using connected push-buttons.

⚠️ NOTE: WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Installation requires handling mains voltage (110-240V AC). Ensure power is disconnected before commencing any work.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Shelly Group
  • Model: WAVEI4
  • Protocol: Z-Wave
  • Chipset: ESP32
  • Ecosystem: Shelly
  • App: Shelly App

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: ESP32
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: While it uses an ESP32, the device is tightly integrated with the Z-Wave protocol and Shelly ecosystem, making it unlikely to be flashable with third-party firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome without significant hardware modification and expertise.

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:

WAVEI4 Manual

WAVEI4 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

WAVEI4 Exterior

WAVEI4 Exterior

WAVEI4 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

WAVEI4 PCB

WAVEI4 PCB

Verdict

The WAVEI4 is a Z-Wave device from the Shelly ecosystem.

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EN
LEGEND
Device terminals: 
• N: Neutral terminal
• L: Live terminal (110–240 V AC) 
• SW1: Switch/push-button input terminal 
• SW2: Switch/push-button input terminal
• SW3: Switch/push-button input terminal
• SW4: Switch/push-button input terminal
Wires:
• N: Neutral wire
• L: Live wire (110-240 V AC) 
Button:
• S: S button (Fig. 3)
EN
USER AND SAFETY GUIDE
Z-Wave® 4 digital inputs controller
READ BEFORE USE
This document contains important technical and safety infor -
mation about the Device, its safe use and installation.
⚠CAUTION! Before beginning the installation, please read 
carefully and entirely this guide and any other documents ac -
companying the device. Failure to follow the installation proce -
dures 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 dam-
age 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 in -
clusion (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 SHELL Y WAVE
Shelly Wave is a line of innovative microprocessor-managed 
devices, which allow remote control of electric circuits with a 
smartphone, tablet, PC, or home automation system. They work 
on Z-Wave® wireless communication protocol, using a gateway, 
which is required for a configuration of the Device. 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 operat -
ed 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 Device is a 4-digital inputs module (110-240 V AC) that 
controls other devices within the Z-Wave network. It enables 
manual activation or deactivation of scenes with a push-button.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Device can be retrofitted into a standard in-wall console, 
behind switches or other places with limited space.
For the installation instructions, refer to the wiring schemes 
(Fig. 1-2) in this user guide.
⚠WARNING! Risk of electric shoc...