# Shelly BLE Debug

> Debug BLE devices

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/cloud.shelly.bledebug](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cloud.shelly.bledebug)

## Overview

- **ID:** `cloud.shelly.bledebug`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shelly Group
- **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME
- **Downloads:** 59,758
- **Rating:** 3.65 / 5 (102 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.11.4/5122aaf
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-11
- **First published:** 2023-05-03
- **Publisher country:** BG
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cloud.shelly.bledebug)
- **Website:** [https://shelly.cloud](https://shelly.cloud/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://control.shelly.cloud/#/privacy-policy](https://control.shelly.cloud/#/privacy-policy)

## Description

Shelly BLE Debug is a specialized Chrome extension designed for engineers and developers to efficiently test and debug communication with Shelly BLE devices, also known as BTHome implementations. This tool provides an intuitive interface to monitor and troubleshoot Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interactions, ensuring reliable device connectivity and performance. Ideal for IoT developers and hardware testers, Shelly BLE Debug streamlines the debugging process of BLE-enabled Shelly devices, enhancing development workflows and device integration.

## Rankings

- #278,386 — Overall
- #12 — debug

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `cloud.shelly.app.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `cloud.shelly.bledebug.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Shelly BLE Debug app for enabling firmware updates and configuration of Shelly BLE devices without requiring a cloud account or complex setup. The app is generally easy to use and supports device encryption. However, recurring issues include occasional bugs, such as getting stuck on startup, connectivity problems, and device recognition errors after updates. Despite these flaws, users acknowledge its usefulness for managing Shelly BLE devices effectively.

### Pros

- Allows firmware updates without needing a cloud account
- Easy and intuitive to use for configuring and updating Shelly BLU devices
- Enables setting up encryption on devices
- Successfully updates firmware on various Shelly BLE devices
- Does not require creating an account for operation

### Cons

- App can be buggy and get stuck on startup
- Occasional connectivity issues, such as losing packets during operations
- Some users experience the app not recognizing their devices after updates
- Limited functionality or crashes possibly due to Android limitations
- Battery level visibility might be an unwanted surprise to users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cloud.shelly.bledebug)