# Shelly Plug C PM Gen4

Shelly Plug C PM Gen4 is a direct Matter-over-Wi-Fi plug and power meter for Shelly-heavy homes. The safer expectation is Matter for the shared endpoint and Shelly for firmware, diagnostics, and any detailed power data.

Canonical page: https://matterhome.io/devices/shelly-plug-c-pm-gen4
Markdown page: https://matterhome.io/devices/shelly-plug-c-pm-gen4.md
Author: Matterhome Editorial Team
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Edited and fact-checked by: JC Martinez
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## Device Facts

- Brand: Shelly
- Model: Plug C PM Gen4
- Product type: Matter-over-Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Power Monitoring
- Category: Smart plugs
- Connection: Matter over Wi-Fi
- Matter status: CSA lists Shelly Plug C PM Gen4 as a Matter 1.3 product using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, certified on 2026-01-13.
- Launch date: 2026-01-13
- Thread border router required: No
- Brand hub required: No
- Typical price range: €15-€40
- Review status: Compatibility guide
- Product image: https://matterhome.io/content-assets/devices/shelly-plug-c-pm-gen4/product.png
- Product image alt text: Shelly Plug C PM Gen4 product image
- Product image source: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0871/9967/8813/files/Shelly-Plug-PM-Gen3_Plug_Play_Black_main_image_01.png?v=1763546683

## Ecosystem Support

- Apple Home: Supported
- Google Home: Supported
- Alexa: Supported
- SmartThings: Supported
- Home Assistant: Limited

## Best For

- Lamps and appliances where a Shelly plug format fits
- Shelly users who want direct Matter sharing
- Homes with reliable Wi-Fi at the outlet

## Skip If

- The regional plug format is wrong for your outlet
- You require portable energy history in every ecosystem
- Your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is weak where the plug will sit

## Setup Notes

- Use a reliable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi location before Matter pairing.
- Keep Shelly available for firmware and detailed device settings.
- Check appliance load and regional plug type before buying.

## Known Limitations

- Matter may expose switching more consistently than detailed energy history.
- Shelly app or web UI may still be needed for firmware, setup, diagnostics, and advanced behavior.
- The matching Shelly shop listing for this exact certified model was not available in the current product search; this page uses the CSA certification and nearest Shelly family imagery.

## Pros

- Direct Matter-over-Wi-Fi plug control
- No Thread border router or Shelly hub required
- Power monitoring hardware is part of the device family
- Shelly app remains available for firmware and settings

## Cons

- Energy readings may not appear in every Matter app
- Regional plug formats matter
- The matching Shelly shop listing for this exact certified model was not available in the current product search; this page uses the CSA certification and nearest Shelly family imagery.

## Sources

- https://csa-iot.org/csa_product/shelly-plug-c-pm-gen4/
- https://www.shelly.com/products/shelly-plug-pm-gen3-black
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0871/9967/8813/files/Shelly-Plug-PM-Gen3_Plug_Play_Black_main_image_01.png?v=1763546683

## Direct Matter without a Shelly hub

Shelly Plug C PM Gen4 is listed by CSA as a Matter over Wi-Fi device. That makes the Matter path direct: it joins a Matter controller over Wi-Fi and does not need a Thread border router or a Shelly bridge for the Matter endpoint.

The image and availability trail is weaker than for older Shelly shop listings. The Matter claim on this page comes from the CSA certification entry, so check Shelly regional availability before planning a multi-device install.

## Setup path

For a plug, the physical setup is simple: put it where 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is reliable, update it in Shelly, then add it to the Matter app you actually use.

Use Shelly's app or web interface for Wi-Fi onboarding, firmware, device settings, calibration, and any device detail that your Matter ecosystem does not expose cleanly.

## What to verify

Matter should cover the common endpoint, but the valuable details can vary. For Shelly meters, plugs, and PM relays, verify wattage, energy totals, and reporting frequency. For flood and motor-control devices, test the exact alert or movement behavior before building routines around it.

## Should you buy it?

Buy Plug C PM Gen4 when the physical format fits the job and you want a direct Wi-Fi Matter path. Skip it if you need every Shelly app feature to appear identically in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant.