Shelly Wave i4 DC
Note: The product line known as "Shelly Qubino Wave" will now be referred to as "Shelly Wave". This name change will not impact the functionality of any devices. The only modification will be the use of the new name in all future documentation.
Device: Wave i4 DC
- AUS Part number / Ordering Code: QNSN-0D24XAU
- Z-Wave Product type ID: 0x0009
- Z-Wave Product ID: 0x0082
- Z-Wave Manufacturer: Shelly Europe Ltd.
- Z-Wave Manufacturer ID: 0x0460
Terminology
- Device – In this document, the term “Device” refers to the Shelly Qubino device that is the subject of this guide.
- 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, located on Z-Wave® devices and used for various functions such as adding (inclusion), removing (exclusion), and resetting the device to its factory default settings. The term "S button" is used in this document.
- Adding/Inclusion – The process of adding a Z-Wave device to a Z-Wave network – gateway. The words included, added, etc., are used in this regard.
- Removing/Exclusion – The process of removing a Z-Wave device from a Z-Wave network – gateway. The words excluded, removed, etc., are used in this regard.
- Blind – Refers to any kind of window treatment, such as venetian blinds, roller blinds (screens), roller shutters, vertical window blinds, curtains, integral venetian blinds, pleated blinds, awnings, etc. Additionally, Wave Shutter can also control window motors, projector screens, or any type of bi-directional AC motor.
Short Description
The device is a 4-digital inputs module (5–24 V DC) that controls other devices within the Z-Wave network. It enables manual activation or deactivation of scenes through a switch/push-button.
Switch/Push-button Connected to Input Terminal SW1
The device supports Central Scene Command Class. When a button is single-pressed, double-pressed, held and released, it will transmit a scene notification together with scene number (1, 2, 3, or 4).
NOTE: Switch type is not supported for triggering central scene notifications.
Push-button Connected to Input Terminal SW1
If SW1 is configured as a push-button:
- Scene number =
0x01
Actions:
- Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 1 time=0x00” with scene number
0x01is sent; command sent to associated devices in associated group 4 (see Z-Wave Association). - 2x Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 2 times=0x00” is sent.
- Press and hold: Central scene notification “Key held down = 0x02” is sent; command sent to associated devices in associated group 5 (see Z-Wave Association).
- Release: Central scene notification “Key released = 0x01” is sent; command sent to associated devices in associated group 5 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW1 is configured as a switch:
- Change switch position once: Send command to associated devices in groups 4 and 5 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW1 is configured as a switch-memory:
- Switching to Close contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 4 and 5 based on switch state.
- Switching to Open contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 4 and 5 based on switch state.
Switch/Push-button Connected to Input Terminal SW2
If SW2 is configured as a push-button:
- Scene number =
0x02
Actions:
- Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 1 time=0x00” with scene number
0x02is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 6 (see Z-Wave Association). - 2x Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 2 times=0x00” is sent.
- Press and hold: Central scene notification “Key held down = 0x02” is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 7 (see Z-Wave Association).
- Release: Central scene notification “Key released = 0x01” is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 7 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW2 is configured as a switch:
- Change switch position once: Send command to associated devices in groups 6 and 7 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW2 is configured as a switch-memory:
- Switching to Close contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 6 and 7 based on switch state.
- Switching to Open contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 6 and 7 based on switch state.
Switch/Push-button Connected to Input Terminal SW3
If SW3 is configured as a push-button:
- Scene number =
0x03
Actions:
- Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 1 time=0x00” with scene number
0x03is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 8 (see Z-Wave Association). - 2x Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 2 times=0x00” is sent.
- Press and hold: Central scene notification “Key held down = 0x02” is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 9 (see Z-Wave Association).
- Release: Central scene notification “Key released = 0x01” is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 9 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW3 is configured as a switch:
- Change switch position once: Send command to associated devices in groups 8 and 9 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW3 is configured as a switch-memory:
- Switching to Close contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 8 and 9 based on switch state.
- Switching to Open contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 8 and 9 based on switch state.
Switch/Push-button Connected to Input Terminal SW4
If SW4 is configured as a push-button:
- Scene number =
0x04
Actions:
- Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 1 time=0x00” with scene number
0x04is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 10 (see Z-Wave Association). - 2x Short press: Central scene notification “Key pressed 2 times=0x00” is sent.
- Press and hold: Central scene notification “Key held down = 0x02” is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 11 (see Z-Wave Association).
- Release: Central scene notification “Key released = 0x01” is sent; command sent to associated devices in group 11 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW4 is configured as a switch:
- Change switch position once: Send command to associated devices in groups 8 and 9 (see Z-Wave Association).
If SW4 is configured as a switch-memory:
- Switching to Close contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 10 and 11 based on switch state.
- Switching to Open contact: Send command to associated devices in groups 10 and 11 based on switch state.
Main Applications
- Residential
- MDU (Multi Dwelling Units – apartments, condominiums, hotels, etc.)
- Light commercial (small office buildings, small retail/restaurant/gas station, etc.)
- Government/municipal
- University/college
Integrations
Shelly Qubino Wave devices are developed on the world's leading technology for smart homes – Z-Wave.
This means Shelly Qubino Wave works with all certified gateways supporting Z-Wave communication protocol.
To ensure full function support on your gateway, we regularly test compatibility with different Z-Wave gateways. Refer to the Compatibility with Gateways section for detailed compatibility status.
Simplified Internal Schematics
N/A
Device Electrical Interfaces
Inputs
- 1 switch/button input on screw terminal
- 2 switch/button inputs on screw terminal
- 3 switch/button inputs on screw terminal
- 4 switch/button inputs on screw terminal
- 3 power supply inputs on screw terminals: N, L
Outputs
N/A
Connectivity
Z-Wave – Unsecure, S0 Security, S2 Unauthenticated Security, S2 Authenticated Security
Safety Features
Overheat Protection
- Automatically switches off its own relay
- Sends Notification Report to the Gateway ("Overheat detected")
- LED reacts as specified (check blinking mode for Overheat detected)
Any of the following actions reset this alarm:
- Power cycle
- Short press on S button
- Press any switch/push-button connected to SW (SW1, SW2, …) terminal
NOTE: Overheat protection is always active and cannot be disabled.
Additional details under Notification for Overheat Detected
Supported Load Types
N/A
User Interface
S Button and Operating Modes
- Normal mode
- Setting in progress mode
- Setting mode (with S button)
- Required to start procedures like inclusion, exclusion, factory reset.
- Limited operation time; automatically returns to Normal mode after completion.
- Entering Setting mode: Quickly press and hold the S button until the LED turns solid blue.
- An additional quick press changes menu (infinite loop).
- Menu timeout: 10 seconds before returning to Normal state.
S Button Functions
- Manually add the device to a Z-Wave network
- Manually remove the device from a Z-Wave network
- Factory reset the device
LED Signalisation
Click to see LED signalisation
Normal Mode
Removed/Excluded: LED blinks blue in Mode 1 for 10 minutes after power cycle or S button press.
Added/Included: LED blinks green in Mode 1 for 10 minutes after power cycle or S button press.
Settings in Progress
- Factory reset and reboot:
- LED turns solid green (~1 sec), then blue and red blink rapidly (0.1s On / 0.1s Off) for ~2 sec.
- Adding / Removing: LED blinks blue in Mode 2.
- Firmware updating OTA: LED blinks blue and red in Mode 2.
- Checking power supply (230V AC / 24V DC): LED blinks blue and red in Mode 5.
Settings Mode with S Button
- Menu selected (Add/Remove): LED stays solid blue (max 10 sec).
- During Add/Remove process: LED blinks blue in Mode 3.
- Menu selected (Factory Reset): LED stays solid red (max 10 sec).
- During Factory Reset: LED blinks red in Mode 3.
Alarm Mode
- Overheat detected: LED blinks red in Mode 4: 2x (0.2s On / 0.2s Off) + 2s Off, repeating.
LED Blinking Modes
Click to see the LED blinking modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Mode 1 | 0.5s On / 2s Off |
| Mode 2 | 0.5s On / 0.5s Off |
| Mode 3 | 0.1s On / 0.1s Off |
| Mode 4 | (1x to 6x: 0.2s On / 0.2s Off) + 2s Off |
| Mode 5 | 0.2s On blue / 0.2s On red |
Specifications
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Basic Wiring Diagram
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Legend
| Terminals | Description | Wires | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ꓕ | 5–24 V DC ground terminal | GND | 5–24 V DC ground wire |
+ | 5–24 V DC positive terminal | + | 5–24 V DC positive wire |
SW 1 | Switch/push-button input terminal | — | — |
SW 2 | Switch/push-button input terminal | — | — |
SW 3 | Switch/push-button input terminal | — | — |
SW 4 | Switch/push-button input terminal | — | — |
About Z-Wave
Adding the Device to a Z-Wave® Network (Inclusion)
Note! The blind connected to the device will move 2s up/down if the device is successfully added/removed.
Note! For Security 2 (S2) inclusion, a dialog will appear asking for the 5-digit PIN code written on the Z-Wave® DSK label on the device and in packaging.
IMPORTANT: The PIN must not be lost.
SmartStart Inclusion
SmartStart-enabled products can be added by scanning the Z-Wave QR code on the device with a gateway that supports SmartStart. No further action required.
- Scan the QR code using the gateway app and add the DSK to the provisioning list.
- Connect the device to power.
- Check if the blue LED is blinking slowly → device not yet added.
- Adding initiates automatically within seconds of power-up.
- LED blinks faster during addition.
- If successful, green LED blinks slowly.
Adding with S Button
- Connect device to power.
- Confirm blue LED blinks slowly.
- Enable add/remove mode on the gateway.
- Press and hold S button until LED turns solid blue.
- Release quickly, then press and hold (>2s) until LED starts blinking slowly → releasing starts Learn mode.
- LED blinks faster during addition.
- Successful addition: green LED blinks slowly.
Note: Setting mode has a 10-second timeout before returning to Normal mode.
Adding with Switch/Push-button
- Connect device to power.
- Confirm blue LED blinks slowly.
- Enable add/remove mode on gateway.
- Toggle the switch/push-button on any SW terminal (SW1–SW4) 3 times within 3 seconds → puts device in Learn mode.
- LED blinks faster during addition.
- Successful addition: green LED blinks slowly.
Learn mode: State allowing device to receive network info from the gateway.
Removing the Device from a Z-Wave® Network (Exclusion)
Note: Device will be removed, but custom configurations remain intact.
Note: Blind moves 2s up/down upon removal.
Removing with S Button
- Connect device to power.
- Confirm green LED blinks slowly → device is added.
- Enable add/remove mode on gateway.
- Press and hold S button until LED turns solid blue.
- Release, then press and hold (>2s) until LED blinks slowly → releasing starts Learn mode.
- LED blinks faster during removal.
- Successful removal: blue LED blinks slower.
Note: Setting mode has a 10-second timeout.
Removing with Switch/Push-button
- Connect device to power.
- Confirm green LED blinks slowly.
- Enable add/remove mode on gateway.
- Toggle switch/push-button on any SW terminal 3 times within 3 seconds → enters Learn mode.
- LED blinks faster during removal.
- Successful removal: blue LED blinks slower.
Factory Reset
General
After reset, all custom parameters (kWh, associations, routing, etc.) return to defaults. HOME ID and NODE ID are deleted. Use only when gateway is missing/inoperable.
With S Button
Note: Can be done anytime.
- Press and hold S button until LED turns solid blue.
- Press S button multiple times until LED turns solid red.
- Press and hold (>2s) until red LED blinks faster → releasing starts reset.
- During reset: LED turns solid green (~1s), then blue and red blink rapidly (~2s).
- Successful reset: blue LED blinks slower.
With Switch/Push-button
Note: Only possible within first minute after power-up.
- Connect device to power.
- Toggle switch/push-button on any SW terminal 5 times within 3 seconds.
- During reset: LED turns solid green (~1s), then blue and red blink rapidly (~2s).
- Successful reset: blue LED blinks slower.
Z-Wave Security and Device Specific Key (DSK)
The device supports Security 2 (S2) using strong AES-128 encryption — making Z-Wave the most secure IoT platform.
- Authenticated Control:
- Out-of-band DSK for inclusion
- Compatible with most implementations
Supports S2 Authenticated, Unauthenticated, and Unsecure inclusion.
Note: When using S2-enabled gateway, you must enter the 5-digit PIN from the DSK label on the device or in packaging. Do not remove the label. Keep a backup copy.
- First five digits are highlighted/underlined → PIN code.
- DSK also represented via QR code.
Joining node obfuscates its public key by setting bytes 1–2 to
0x00before RF transmission.
DSK may be used for out-of-band (OOB) authentication.
Z-Wave Parameters
Parameter No. 1 – SW (SW1) Switch Type
- Defines how device treats switch at SW1 terminal.
- Size: 1 Byte
- Default:
0 - Values:
0: momentary switch (push button)1: toggle switch (contact closed = ON, open = OFF)2: toggle switch (device changes status when switch changes)
Parameter No. 2 – SW2 Switch Type
- Same as above, applies to SW2.
- Default:
0
Parameter No. 3 – SW3 Switch Type
- Same as above, applies to SW3.
- Default:
0
Parameter No. 4 – SW4 Switch Type
- Same as above, applies to SW4.
- Default:
0
Parameter No. 105 – LED Signalisation Intensity
- Controls LED brightness (dimming).
- Applies to Wave 1, Wave 1PM, Wave 2PM, Plug US, Plug UK.
- Not implemented in all models yet (expected 2024).
- Size: 1 Byte
- Default:
100 - Values:
0–100(0% to 100%, every 1%)
Parameter No. 120 – Factory Reset
- Resets device to factory defaults and removes from Z-Wave network.
- Advanced parameter (may be hidden under "Advanced").
- Size: 1 Byte
- Default:
0 - Values:
0: No action1: Factory reset
After reset, value auto-resets to
0.
Parameter No. 201 – Serial Number 1
- Contains part of device serial number.
- Read-only, cannot be changed.
- Advanced parameter.
- Size: 4 Bytes
- Range:
0x00000000–0x7FFFFFFF
Parameter No. 202 – Serial Number 2
- Same as above.
- Range:
0x00000000–0x7FFFFFFF
Parameter No. 203 – Serial Number 3
- Same as above.
- Range:
0x00000000–0x7FFFFFFF
Z-Wave Command Classes
Root Device
- ASSOCIATION_V2 [S0, S2]
- ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO_V3 [S0, S2]
- BASIC_V2 [S0, S2]
- SWITCH_BINARY_V2 [S0, S2]
- CENTRAL_SCENE_V3 [S0, S2]
- CONFIGURATION_V4 [S0, S2]
- DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_V1 [S0, S2]
- FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD_V5 [S0, S2]
- INDICATOR_V3 [S0, S2]
- MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_V2 [S0, S2]
- MULTI_CHANNEL_V4 [S0, S2]
- MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_V3 [S0, S2]
- SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_V4 [S0, S2]
- NOTIFICATION_V8 [S0, S2]
- POWERLEVEL_V1 [S0, S2]
- SECURITY_V1
- SECURITY_2_V1
- SUPERVISION_V1
- VERSION_V3 [S0, S2]
- ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2
Endpoint 2
- ASSOCIATION_V2 [S0, S2]
- ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO_V3 [S0, S2]
- SWITCH_BINARY_V2 [S0, S2]
- MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_V3 [S0, S2]
- SECURITY_V1
- SECURITY_2_V1
- SUPERVISION_V1
- ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2
(Endpoints 3–5 follow same pattern.)
Z-Wave Notifications Command Class
Overheat Detected
| Comment | Overheat Detected |
|---|---|
| Z-Wave Notification Type Name | Heat Alarm |
| Z-Wave Notification Type – Value | 0x04 |
| Z-Wave Notification Type – Event | State |
| Z-Wave Notification Name | Overheat detected |
| Z-Wave Notification Name – Value | 0x02 |
| Z-Wave Notification Name – Version | V2 |
| Z-Wave Device Specific | Yes |
| LED Signalisation | See LED table |
| Device Reaction | Switches off outputs & sends notification |
| Action to Restore | Power cycle, short press S button, or press any switch |
Z-Wave Associations
Associations enable direct device-to-device communication without gateway involvement.
- Max 9 devices per group (recommended ≤5 per group).
- “Lifeline Group” reserved for gateway only (1 node).
Root Device – Association Group 1 (Lifeline)
- Reports device status.
- Supports:
- INDICATOR_REPORT (LED status)
- DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_NOTIFICATION
- SWITCH_BINARY_REPORT (SW1–SW4)
Association Group 4
- Assigned to SW1 (Basic command class).
- Triggered by SW1.
- Sends
BASIC_SET ON/OFFto associated devices.
Association Group 5
- Assigned to SW1 (Switch Multilevel command class).
- Recommended for push buttons.
- Sends:
SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_START_LEVEL_CHANGESWITCH_MULTILEVEL_STOP_LEVEL_CHANGE
Association Groups 6–11
- Follow same pattern for SW2 (Groups 6–7), SW3 (Groups 8–9), SW4 (Groups 10–11).
Endpoints 2–5
Each has:
- Lifeline (Group 1)
- Basic (Group 2)
- Switch Multilevel (Group 3)
Z-Wave Important Disclaimer
Z-Wave wireless communication may not be 100% reliable. Do not rely solely on this device in life-critical or high-value scenarios. If device isn’t recognized or misbehaves, manually adjust device type and confirm gateway supports Z-Wave Plus™ multi-level devices.
Troubleshooting
For help, visit: Support Portal
Compatibility with Gateways
| Gateway | On/Off 1 | On/Off 2 | On/Off 3 | On/Off 4 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Fibaro HC3 / Z-Wave Engine 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Homey | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Solution |
| Homee Cube Gen 7 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Homee Cube Gen 5 | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | Not possible to use Central Scene or Association |
| Smart Things | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Shelly Wave edge driver |
| Jeedom | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Hubitat | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Legend:
- ✅ Working / Possible
- ⚠️ Partially
- ❌ Not Working / Not Possible
- N/T: Not Tested
- TBD: To Be Done
Function Meaning
| Function | Meaning |
|---|---|
| On/Off | Tested if device responds to app UI On/Off command |
| SW On/Off | Tested if device reports On/Off changes via SW input |
| Watts | Tested if Watts are reported unsolicited |
| kWh | Tested if kWh are reported unsolicited |
| Up/Down | Tested if device responds to app UI Up/Down command |
| SW Up/Down | Tested if device reports Up/Down changes via SW input |
| Slats | Tested if slats respond to app UI command |
| SW Slats | Tested if slats report changes via SW |
Gateway Guides
Useful guides available in the Shelly Knowledge Base