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Modernize Buildings Intercoms

Turn any building entrance into a smart, phone-controlled access point. Install the hardware, link it to Tinklee, and hand residents a keyless door.

Upgrade your existing building's intercom to modern standards
Extend it with camera support and mobile phone terminals
A user-friendly, self-editable residents directory
Residents open the front door with their phone or watch
Excellent for rental businesses
Get new features and updates automatically

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What hardware do I need?

A Shelly relay (WiFi), a Tasmota firmware relay (WiFi, supports multiple relays, cheaper DIY option), or a Tinklee 4G relay. All connect to your electric door lock. The 4G device works where there's no WiFi.

Can you help me install Shelly for Tinklee?

Only Gen2 and Gen3 Shelly devices support MQTT out of the box. For Gen1 Shelly devices, refer to this screen:

Step 1 , Get a Shelly 1 (Mini) Gen3
Order a Shelly relay online or from a local supplier.

Step 2 , Open the box
Inside you'll find the Shelly device and wiring instructions.

Step 3 , Download the Shelly app
Install the Shelly app from the App Store or Google Play.

Step 4 , Wire it to your door lock
Connect the Shelly relay output to your electric door strike, in parallel with your existing intercom if you have one. Follow the wiring diagram included with your Shelly.

Step 5 , Power it on
Connect the Shelly to a power source. The LED will start blinking.

Step 6 , Add device in the Shelly app
Open the Shelly app, press the + button (bottom right) to add a new device.

Step 7 , Connect via Bluetooth
Select Bluetooth as the connection method.

Step 8 , Select your device
The Shelly device appears in the list. Tap to select it.

Step 9 , Connect to your WiFi
Enter your WiFi network name and password. Use the scan button to find available networks.

Step 10 , Wait for setup
The Shelly connects to your WiFi. This may take a minute.

Step 11 , Name your device
Give the Shelly a recognizable name (e.g. "Front door").

Step 12 , Assign to a room and save
Select a room and save the device.

Step 13 , Test the relay
The device is now added. Test the relay button to make sure the door opens.

Step 14 , Open network settings
Select the device, then go to Settings > Network (or World icon).

Step 15 , Enable MQTT
Select MQTT, enable it, and enter the server address and port:
Server: 51.84.141.103:1883
Leave Username and Password blank.

Step 16 , Reboot
The Shelly reboots to apply the MQTT settings.

Step 17 , Assign in Tinklee
In the Tinklee building manager, click Assign Hardware on your building entry.

Step 18 , Select and test
The Shelly appears in the list. Select it, press Test to verify the door opens, then confirm the assignment. Done!

Tip , Eco mode
You can set the Shelly relay on eco-mode to reduce consumption and avoid light-warming of the relay.

Can you help me install a Tasmota relay for Tinklee?

Step 1 , Flash Tasmota and connect to its hotspot
After flashing Tasmota firmware on your relay device, power it on. The device creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot. Connect to it from your phone or computer.

Step 2 , Enter your Wi-Fi credentials
Enter your home Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password, then save.

Step 3 , Note the assigned IP address
After saving, the screen briefly shows the IP address the relay received on your Wi-Fi. Open your browser and go to that address. Take a screenshot, as it is only displayed for a short time.

Step 4 , Open Configuration
From the main menu, select Configuration.

Step 5 , Configure MQTT
Open Configuration > MQTT and fill in only the Host field:
Host: 51.84.141.103
Save. The relay will reboot to apply the settings.

Step 6 , Set the module type and GPIO pins
Open Configuration > Module. Choose 'Generic (18)' (usually the last option in the list) and save, the device will reboot. Reopen Configuration > Module, set GPIO0 to Relay_i and GPIO2 to Led_i, then save.

Tasmota ESP12F module GPIO configuration

Step 6b , ESP12F variant , relay on GPIO4
If your board is an ESP12F (or any variant where the relay is wired to GPIO4 instead of GPIO0), use this Module configuration: set GPIO4 to Relay_i and GPIO2 to Led_i, then save.

Step 7 , Wi-Fi best practice and host name
For best practice, open Configuration > Wi-Fi. Your home Wi-Fi is already filled in as the first network. Fill in the name and password of the building Wi-Fi where the relay will be installed as the second network, and set the Host name. In this example it is set to "tinklee". Once the relay is connected to either of the two selected networks, you can reach it from your browser as "tinklee://" instead of remembering its IP address. Check whether your relay needs Relay_i (relay inverted) or Relay to keep it in the normal "Off" state.

Tasmota Wi-Fi best practice and host name

Your Tasmota relay is now ready. This screen confirms it is connected and lets you test it directly.

Where can I buy Tinklee 4G hardware to control the entry doors?

Contact our support to formulate your requests regarding hardware features. We propose different technologies that can be used.

We have an existing intercom, we would like to modernize but keep the old system. Is that possible?

Yes. You need to install in parallel a device that also triggers the door opening alongside the existing one and linked to the Tinklee system. You can use both systems at the same time and you can later on decide to cancel the old system and remain with the modern intercom we deliver.

Who manages the building?

The person who creates the building becomes the building manager. They add homes and appoint a home administrator for each one. Residents manage their own names and household members.

Does Tinklee support multiple building entries?

Yes. Depending on your plan, you can have up to 4 entries. Each entry can have its own dedicated device (e.g. one Shelly per door), or multiple entries can share a single 4G device using different relay channels. Entries are not limited to front doors, parking gates, barriers, and side entrances can all be controlled. Each entry gets its own QR code.

How do visitors find residents?

Visitors scan the QR code at the entrance with their phone camera. They see a searchable list of residents and can ring the doorbell directly.

Is it secure?

Yes. Only authenticated residents can open the door. Visitors can only ring, they cannot open. All communication is encrypted. Residents can hide their name from the visitor directory.

I would like to share the same hardware between two buildings, how can this be handled?

This is possible in special cases. Open the hardware assignment panel on both buildings at the same time, before assigning the device to either one. The new device will appear in both lists as long as it has not yet been assigned. Select it in each building and confirm. Each entry must use a different relay channel so that only one door opens at a time. If you accidentally remove hardware from an entry, it will reappear in the assignment list for 15 minutes so you can re-select it.

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