Aeotec Pico Switch vs Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is the stronger overall choice. It has the clearer edge on price, rating, and warranty, and it stays ahead on connectivity and dry contact mode. There is still a case for Aeotec Pico Switch, but mainly if safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory is what you value most. For the average buyer, Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is the safer choice.

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico 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 Switch	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3	Winner
Price	$34.95	$11.89	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Rating	3.3	4.5	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Safety	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Overheating protection	Aeotec Pico Switch
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Integrations	Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	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 $11.89
- Rating: 3.3 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 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 Switch and Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Pico Switch lists $34.95, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 lists $11.89.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Pico 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 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 Gen3?: Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than safety.