Aeotec Pico Switch vs Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Shelly 1 Mini Gen4. What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and warranty, and connectivity and integrations keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Aeotec Pico Switch remains a niche alternative if safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is why the final call still favors Shelly 1 Mini Gen4.

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Switch

$34.95

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Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$17.49

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Feature	Aeotec Pico Switch	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4	Winner
Price	$34.95	$17.49	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Rating	3.6	4.6	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Overheating protection	Aeotec Pico Switch
Connectivity	Zigbee	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Switch

$34.95

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+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Price: $34.95 vs $17.49
- Rating: 3.6 vs 4.6

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$17.49

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+ Price: $17.49
+ Rating: 4.6
+ 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 Switch or Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Pico Switch and Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Pico Switch lists $34.95, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 lists $17.49.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Pico Switch is listed at $34.95, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is listed at $17.49. Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 (better spec).
Who should buy Aeotec Pico Switch?: Choose Aeotec Pico Switch if your priority is safety and energy monitoring and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?: Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than safety.