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Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB

Shelly / SBRC-005B

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Does the Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB is a handheld remote with four channels, a scroller wheel and accelerometer gestures.

It works over Bluetooth and Zigbee on two AAA batteries. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through Zigbee.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1–4]
Zigbee, native; 1 other path

Key facts

Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3][5]
List price$35.99[6] as of
TypeRemote[3][4]
Model codeSBRC-005B[3][4]
RadioBluetooth 5 LE; Zigbee (802.15.4)[3][4]
Power2 AAA batteries, about 2 years[3][4]
FeaturesFour channels; scroller wheel; accelerometer gesture control; buzzer and LED feedback[3][4]
GenerationBLU ZB[3][4]
BLE advertisements decodableYes (BTHome)[3][4]

Integration paths

How the Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Zigbeeunknownunknownunknown
BLEHUBShelly BLU Gateway, or any Shelly Plus, Pro, Gen3 or Gen4 device other than a sensor[3][4]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1][2]bthomeZigbee
  • Quality: No score[1][2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1][2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1][2]
Product line namedLimited: Shelly BLU devices are not supported by the Shelly integration[1][2]
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[8]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[8]
Model namedLimited: At least one batch shares a single IEEE address, so two remotes from that batch cannot join the same network[8]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[7]cloud.shelly.controlZigbee
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[7]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/shelly-blu-remote-control-zb. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Shelly integration
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: BTHome integration
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  3. [3]
    MFRshelly.com / Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB - Shelly Europe shop
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    MFRkb.shelly.cloud / Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB - Shelly Knowledge Base
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    MFRshelly.com / Shelly Europe shop catalog (Shopify product feed)
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    MFRus.shelly.com / Shelly BLU Remote Control ZB - Shelly US shop
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  7. [7]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Shelly Control
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  8. [8]
    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Zigbee2MQTT: Shelly SBRC-005B-B
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