Smart Building
Access Control
Cloud-managed intercom and access for apartment buildings.
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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!
Contact our support to formulate your requests regarding hardware features. We propose different technologies that can be used.
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.
A Shelly relay (WiFi) or a Tinklee 4G relay. Both connect to your electric door lock. Shelly is great for DIY; the 4G device works where there's no WiFi.
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.
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. Each entry gets its own QR code.
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.
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.
You can upgrade anytime from the building settings. Downgrading happens automatically if a subscription expires.
1Start a free plan
Create your building, fill in the metadata. You are now the building manager.
2Install hardware
Wire a Shelly switch (WiFi) or Tinklee 4G relay to your electric door strike — alongside or replacing your existing intercom.
3Link your plan to the installed hardware
The device appears automatically. Assign it to your building entry and test.
4Upgrade your plan
Need more entries, homes, or residents? Upgrade anytime from the building settings.
5Complete the setup
Add homes, connect residents, configure multiple entries if applicable.
6Print the QR code
Download the QR code, have it printed or engraved, and display it at the right building entry.
If you are a resident, download your key here: