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Shelly Smart Plug (US) vs YoLink Mini Plug

Full Smart Plugs comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Shelly and YoLink sites.
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Shelly Smart Plug (US)
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Shelly Smart Plug (US)
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The Shelly Smart Plug (US) comes out ahead here, winning on price and on connectivity: it has its own 2.4GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth (and even works as a Bluetooth gateway), so it runs without any dedicated hub, and its open API, WebSocket and MQTT support make it a natural for scriptable Home Assistant automations. The YoLink Mini Plug counters with the higher owner rating and a broader integration list (adding IFTTT and Matter through its hub), and its standout trait is long-range LoRa wireless that reaches basements, barns and detached buildings where Wi-Fi falls apart. Both plugs include energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection, share a Type B 1800W format, and work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Buy the Shelly Smart Plug (US) if you want a cheaper, hub-free, scriptable plug for a strong Wi-Fi home; buy the YoLink Mini Plug when you need reliable control far from the router on a large property.
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FeatureShelly Smart Plug (US)YoLink Mini PlugWinner
Rating4.54.6YoLink Mini Plug
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothNoneShelly Smart Plug (US)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterYoLink Mini Plug
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
Plug FormatType BType BTie
Maximum Load Power1800W1800WTie
Overheat/Overload ProtectionYESYESTie
Energy MonitoringYESYESTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie
Zigbee RouterNONOTie
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Shelly

Shelly Smart Plug (US)

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  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
YoLink

YoLink Mini Plug

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  • + Rating: 4.6
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Connectivity: None vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

Frequently Asked Questions

Which smart plug should I choose, the Shelly Smart Plug (US) or the YoLink Mini Plug?

The Shelly Smart Plug (US) wins overall on price and hub-free Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity with an open API. The YoLink Mini Plug is the better pick if you need its long-range LoRa reach and carries a slightly higher owner rating.

What is the biggest difference between the Shelly Smart Plug (US) and the YoLink Mini Plug?

Connectivity and range. The Shelly connects directly over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with no hub and exposes an open API, while the YoLink uses long-range LoRa through the YoLink hub to reach detached buildings and basements Wi-Fi cannot.

Do both plugs offer energy monitoring?

Yes. Both the Shelly Smart Plug (US) and the YoLink Mini Plug include energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection, and both are rated up to 1800W, so power tracking and safety cutoffs are covered either way.

Which plug needs a hub?

The YoLink Mini Plug requires the YoLink hub because it communicates over LoRa rather than Wi-Fi. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) connects straight to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so it needs no separate hub.

Who should buy the Shelly Smart Plug (US)?

Choose the Shelly Smart Plug (US) if you have solid Wi-Fi coverage and want an affordable, hub-free plug with energy monitoring and an open API, WebSocket and MQTT for deep Home Assistant and home-lab automations.

Who should buy the YoLink Mini Plug?

Choose the YoLink Mini Plug if you need dependable outlet control at real distance, in a basement, detached garage or across a rural property, where its long-range LoRa outperforms Wi-Fi plugs, and you have (or will add) the YoLink hub.

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