Aeotec Pico Duo Switch vs Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 earns the nod. Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and warranty, with connectivity and dry contact mode helping widen the gap. Choose Aeotec Pico Duo Switch only if safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory matters more to you than the broader advantage from Shelly 1 Mini Gen3. That is why the final call still favors Shelly 1 Mini Gen3.

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Duo Switch

$34.95

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Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

30% OFF

$16.99

$11.89

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Feature	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3	Winner
Price	$34.95	$11.89	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Rating	3.9	4.5	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Safety	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Overheating protection	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Relay Channels	2	1	Different strengths
Integrations	Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Duo Switch

$34.95

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+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Price: $34.95 vs $11.89
- Rating: 3.9 vs 4.5

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

30% OFF

$16.99

$11.89

BUY NOW

+ Price: $11.89
+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 3 years
- Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aeotec Pico Duo Switch or Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Pico Duo Switch and Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Pico Duo Switch lists $34.95, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 lists $11.89.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Pico Duo Switch is listed at $34.95, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is listed at $11.89. Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 (better spec).
Who should buy Aeotec Pico Duo Switch?: Choose Aeotec Pico Duo Switch if your priority is safety and energy monitoring and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?: Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than safety.