Lighting ramps
Bring compatible 24 V LED lighting up in the morning and down at dusk.
Illustrative ecosystem conceptHome Ecosystems Controller
Intelligence and direct control. In one controller.
Controller brings the environmental intelligence of Mini together with eight integrated 24 V DC outputs. Connect suitable low-voltage equipment directly, then coordinate it with sensors, supported smart devices, weather and natural daily patterns.
Choose Controller when you are building an ecosystem around lighting, rain, mist, water movement and ventilation that you want to control at the source.
What makes Controller different
Eight direct connections to your ecosystem.
Each onboard channel independently switches suitable 24 V DC equipment. Compatible variable/PWM loads can also follow changing output levels, so many builds need fewer separate smart actuators.
Controller8 onboard 24 V outputs
- 01Primary lighting
- 02Plant lighting
- 03Rain pump
- 04Mister
- 05Water circulation
- 06Ventilation
- 07Ready to expand
- 08Ready to expand
Examples show channel roles, not a fixed wiring plan. Match every load to the output voltage, current, power and electrical characteristics.
More than on and off
Shape the intensity of a changing day.
Compatible lighting can brighten gradually. A suitable variable/PWM pump can change flow or rainfall intensity. Each output can follow its own configured pattern.
Water and rain
Vary a compatible pump's output where its electrical design supports PWM control; otherwise use appropriate on/off switching.
Safe electrical fit
Not every 24 V device supports dimming or variable speed. Select equipment and wiring for its voltage, current, power and control method.
Ecosystem intelligence
The environment works together.
Natural daily rhythms
Let light, temperature and humidity targets evolve through the day rather than remain static.
Seasonal change
Adapt day length and environmental behaviour as the year changes.
Weather-connected patterns
Use relevant temperature, humidity, light, sunrise, sunset and hourly weather information as inputs.
Responsive conditions
Bring sensor readings into local rules for heating, cooling, lighting, rain and ventilation.
One coordinated ecosystem
Combine onboard outputs, supported Wi-Fi equipment, Bluetooth sensors, scenes and safeguards.
Reliable local intelligence
Essential schedules and automations continue on the Controller when internet access is unavailable.
Software limits and alerts complement appropriate independent electrical and thermal safety equipment.
Home Ecosystems app
Your ecosystem. Wherever you are.
See current conditions and sensor values, check equipment status, manage your ecosystem and adjust compatible devices. Build schedules and natural patterns, and receive alerts you have configured.
Controller remains in control. Essential automation runs locally on the controller. Remote monitoring and control are available through the app when the controller, account and network are configured for remote access; cloud features need an internet connection.
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Natural automation
A day can have many rhythms.
Lighting, climate and a suitable direct-output rain pump can each follow their own pattern or respond to configured conditions.
| Environmental target | 06:00 | 12:00 | 18:00 | 00:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light intensity | 10% | 90% | 30% | 0% |
| Temperature | 20°C | 26°C | 23°C | 19°C |
| Humidity | 80% | 65% | 75% | 85% |
| Rain pump output | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% |
Values are illustrative automation examples, not animal-care recommendations. Variable rain output requires a compatible pump.
Getting started
Start with one dependable connection.
Match the equipment
Choose an appropriate 24 V supply and electrically compatible load for one output.
Add your sensors
Bring supported sensors and smart devices into the same ecosystem.
Build a natural pattern
Check manual control, then test a local schedule or sensor rule before expanding.
Technical specifications
Built for direct 24 V control.
8onboard outputs
24 V DCoutput voltage
6Wi-Fi device connections
3Bluetooth sensor connections
Outputs and power
- Direct channels
- Eight independently controlled 24 V DC outputs.
- Per channel
- Approximately 80 W recommended maximum for a compatible load.
- Combined output
- Up to 240 W (10 A at 24 V) across all channels, with a suitable supply and installed configuration. Individual channel limits do not add up to an available combined output.
- Power supply
- A suitable 24 V DC adapter is required separately.
Never connect mains AC equipment or a 5 V USB device directly to a 24 V output.
External devices and automation
- Wi-Fi devices
- Up to six compatible devices.
- Bluetooth sensors
- Up to three compatible sensors.
- Scenes
- Up to fifteen.
- Weather connections
- One location.
- Total controllable channels
- Up to 32 in a configuration with up to 24 compatible external channels plus eight direct outputs. This is an architecture maximum, not a promise for every device mix.
Time and local operation
- Clock
- Synchronises time automatically when connected to a network time source.
- Automation
- Essential schedules and environmental patterns execute locally on the Controller.
- Remote access
- Optional app monitoring and control when the account, network and controller are configured for it.
Selected 5 V USB equipment
An appropriate 24 V-to-5 V adapter can let a Controller output switch suitable 5 V USB equipment, such as a small fan. The Controller supplies 24 V to the adapter; the adapter performs the voltage conversion. Never connect USB equipment directly to the 24 V output.
Two ways to connect
Direct equipment and smart devices.
Connect suitable 24 V equipment through onboard outputs. Add supported smart devices when you need wireless sensing or mains switching.
Direct 24 V equipment
Compatible LED lighting, circulation or rain pumps, misting equipment and suitable ventilation can connect to onboard channels. Electrical compatibility and total power limits determine the fit. A generic compatible 24 V rain system can be switched directly; variable rainfall needs a pump designed for variable/PWM control.
Supported smart devices
Use the exact-model directory to choose qualified sensors, lighting and switches. Each card explains its current functions, limits and setup path.
Other BTHome and Shelly Gen3/Gen4 devices may work but need their own qualification.
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Build the environment from the inside out.
Illustrative ecosystem conceptRainforest paludarium
A rainforest controlled directly.
Light ramps up, environmental targets change, and rain, mist, water movement and ventilation each follow their configured role. Weather and seasonal information can influence the pattern.
Example output connections
- Primary 24 V LED lighting
- Plant lighting
- Rain-system pump
- Ultrasonic mister
- Circulation pump
- Waterfall pump
- Suitable ventilation or adapter
- Available for expansion
Two Shelly BLU H&T sensors can monitor upper and lower zones; one Xiaomi Mi Flower Care can monitor the planted area. These three sensors fit the Controller's stated Bluetooth capacity.
06:00 Light rises08:00 Warm target10:00 Rain12:00 Daylight peak14:00 Ventilation17:00 Mist if needed18:00 Light fades21:00 Night targets
Illustrative ecosystem conceptSeasonal terrarium
Direct control and smart switching together.
Connect compatible low-voltage lighting and ventilation to the onboard outputs. A supported Shelly plug can switch suitable mains-powered basking equipment, while separate measurements monitor warm and cool zones.
Day length and targets can change gradually through the seasons. Equipment ratings and independent safety protection remain part of the installation design.
These are illustrative automation examples, not species-specific husbandry recommendations or fixed equipment plans.
Find your fit
Mini or Controller?
Choose Mini to coordinate an ecosystem built mainly around supported smart equipment. Choose Controller to connect compatible 24 V lighting, pumps, rain, mist and other low-voltage equipment directly.
| Capability | Controller Mini | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Local automation and natural patterns | Yes | Yes |
| Weather and seasonal adaptation | Yes | Yes |
| Home Ecosystems app | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi devices | Up to 6 | Up to 6 |
| Bluetooth sensors | Up to 2 | Up to 3 |
| Direct 24 V outputs | — | 8 |
| Combined direct output | — | Up to 240 W |
| Maximum controllable channels | Up to 24 | Up to 32 |
Support and updates
Easy to get started. Built to keep improving.
Online guidance and practical tutorials help you connect equipment and build automations. Software updates can add completed device integrations and new capabilities, including planned connections to future Home Ecosystems products such as Smart Node.
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Bring your ecosystem under direct control.
Eight onboard channels, supported smart devices and local intelligence working together.