Shelly’s intelligent automation solutions help the museum save time and resources while maintaining an optimal environment for visitors and staff
As a leading provider of IoT technologies and smart building solutions, Shelly Group has helped transform The Mob Museum in Las Vegas—one of the most visited history museums in the United States—into a model smart building innovation. By implementing Shelly devices and sensors and integrating them with Home Assistant, the museum has optimized HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air conditioning system) performance, reduced energy consumption, automated refridgeration monitoring and manual tasks, and improved protection against water leaks and flooding.
Officially known as the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, The Mob Museum attracts over 400,000 visitors annually and is ranked among the top historical museums in the United States. In addition to offering a compelling narrative about the ongoing struggle between organized crime and law enforcement, the museum also showcases how intelligent infrastructure can enhance operations. At the heart of this transformation is the museum’s deployment of Shelly IoT devices.
Ryan Marcus, the Mob Museum's Senior Director of Technology and Facilities, demonstrates Shelly technology at the site
“The decision by The Mob Museum team to adopt Shelly smart technology in such a high-traffic, culturally significant venue is a testament to the practical benefits and reliability of our smart technology solutions,” said Svetlin Todorov, Co-founder and CEO of Shelly USA. “It’s a great example of how modern technology can streamline operations and reduce costs.”
Since integrating Shelly’s solutions, The Mob Museum has achieved many benefits, ranging from energy savings and improved climate control to real-time monitoring of refrigeration units and enhanced guest experiences. Shelly devices are used to proactively alert staff of abnormal temperature readings in coolers, ensure HVAC consistency throughout the building, and provide a privacy indicator for the nursing pod to improve the experience for new mothers. All systems are managed through the open-source Home Assistant platform, giving the museum a centralized automation hub.
Looking ahead, the museum is planning additional automation upgrades using Shelly Pro relays to simplify complex, multi-step manual procedures, further demonstrating how scalable and powerful Shelly solutions can be for commercial applications.
The Mob Museum’s journey highlights how cultural institutions can embrace intelligent building practices without incurring high costs or complexity. “For Shelly, this project underscores the global relevance and impact of Bulgarian-developed smart technologies,” added Todorov.