Shelly LightSolutions Hilux DS8 White – Smart spot light, dimmable, color temperature 2200K – 6000K, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

The LightSolutions Hilux DS8 Black is a premium smart recessed spotlight from Shelly, combining high-quality lighting with the functionality of the Shelly smart home platform. Its adjustable color temperature range of 2200K–6000K and high color rendering index (Ra ≥95) ensure natural and lifelike illumination, whether in residential or professional environments.

The 360° tiltable design provides maximum flexibility in directing light, making it ideal for general lighting, accent lighting, or ambient lighting. Thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi interface, the lamp connects directly to your home network without the need for a hub and can be fully controlled via a mobile app, automation, or via Bluetooth using Shelly BLU remote controls.

The Hilux DS8 is not just a light fixture but a fully featured smart device: it supports scheduling, scenes, and can function as a Wi-Fi range extender and BLE gateway. With its IP44 protection rating, it is suitable for both indoor and protected outdoor use, making it a versatile choice for modern smart homes, offices, and public environments such as museums or medical practices.

About the Shelly brand

Shelly is one of the most well-known smart home brands, famous for its Wi-Fi-based, hub-free devices. Its products integrate easily with systems such as Home Assistant, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa. Shelly stands out in local control, automation, and advanced integration capabilities (e.g., MQTT, REST API).

Key product features

- Dimmable white light with adjustable color temperature (2200K–6000K)
- Outstanding color rendering (Ra ≥95) for natural appearance
- 360° tiltable design for flexible light direction
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connection without a hub
- Wi-Fi range extender for expanding network coverage
- BLE gateway for connecting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices
- Energy-efficient operation (8 W, up to 600 lumens)
- Long lifespan of up to 50,000 hours
- IP44 protection rating for indoor and protected outdoor use

Smart home protocols and platform compatibility

- Protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Native platform: Shelly Smart Control app
- Hub required: No (direct Wi-Fi connection)
- Cloud platforms: Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Third-party systems: Home Assistant, MQTT, REST API support
- BLE devices: Full compatibility with Shelly BLU devices
- Local operation: Works on a local network without internet
- Voice control: Alexa and Google Assistant

Smart features

- Remote control: Adjust brightness and color temperature via app
- Scheduling: Daily, weekly, or sunrise/sunset-based automations
- Scenes: Ambient lighting or automated light transitions
- Auto on/off: Automatic operation based on schedules
- Local automation: Control without cloud dependency
- BLE control: Via Shelly BLU remote controls

Technical specifications

- Product name: Shelly Hilux DS8 Black
- Type: Smart recessed spotlight
- Power: 8 W
- Power supply: 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Luminous flux: max. 600 lm (6000K), 360 lm (2200K)
- Color temperature: 2200K – 6000K
- Color rendering index: Ra ≥95
- Tilt: 360°
- Beam angle: 40°
- Lifetime: up to 50,000 hours
- Protection rating: IP44
- Communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Installation: Recessed ceiling mounting
- Application: Indoor and protected outdoor use
- Dimming: Yes
- Operating temperature: -25°C – +40°C
- Humidity: 30–70% RH
- Max. installation altitude: 2000 m
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
- Wi-Fi range: max. 50 m (outdoor), 30 m (indoor)
- Bluetooth: 4.2 (BLE)
- Bluetooth range: max. 30 m (outdoor), 10 m (indoor)
- CPU: Shelly ESP32-C3, 40 MHz
- RAM: 400 KB
- Flash memory: 8 MB
- Schedules: max. 20
- Webhook support: 20 (max. 5 URLs per hook)
- MQTT support: Yes
- API support: Yes