Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) vs Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is the pick of this smart relay pairing, leading on price, a 3-year warranty, a higher 2000W / 8A resistive load and connectivity (Wi-Fi with Matter versus the Aqara's Zigbee-only design), and it adds dry-contact mode for triggering garage doors and sprinklers. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) answers with broader integrations (Apple HomeKit and IFTTT, which the Wi-Fi-only Gen3 lacks) and confirmed power-off memory, and its headline advantage is no-neutral installation, letting it go into boxes where the neutral-required Shelly cannot. Both are small single-channel relays that work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Choose the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 for the cheaper, longer-warrantied, dry-contact-capable relay in homes with a neutral; choose the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) if you need no-neutral wiring or want HomeKit and IFTTT support in a Zigbee ecosystem.

Aqara

Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)

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Buy on Amazon UK

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

30% OFF

$12.59

$17.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3	Winner
Rating	4.2	4.5	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)	1250W	2000W	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Safety	Overheating protection	Overheating protection	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	NO	NO	Tie

Aqara

Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)

Price unavailable right now

Buy on Amazon UK

+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

30% OFF

$12.59

$17.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2000W
- Power Off Memory: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) or Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is better overall for most buyers: it is the cheaper option, carries a 3-year warranty, drives a higher 2000W / 8A load and adds dry-contact mode. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) wins if you need no-neutral installation or want Apple HomeKit and IFTTT support, which the Wi-Fi-only Gen3 does not offer.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) and the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

Wiring and platform reach. The Aqara runs without a neutral wire and supports HomeKit and IFTTT through its hub, while the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 requires a neutral and is Wi-Fi only with no HomeKit, though it does support Matter and adds dry-contact mode that the Aqara lacks.

Which relay integrates with more platforms?

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) reaches more, adding Apple HomeKit and IFTTT to Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and Matter through its hub. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is Wi-Fi only and does not support HomeKit, Zigbee or IFTTT, though it still works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter.

Which one can I install without a neutral wire?

Only the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral). It is designed for boxes without a neutral, whereas the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 requires a neutral wire, so confirm your wiring before choosing the Shelly.

Who should buy the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)?

Buy it if your box has no neutral wire, or if you want Apple HomeKit and IFTTT support within a Zigbee or Aqara ecosystem. Its power-off memory and wet-contact wiring make it a tidy retrofit for switching lights.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

Buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 if you have a neutral wire and want the most affordable, longer-warrantied relay with a higher 2000W / 8A load and dry-contact mode for garage doors, sprinklers and shutters. It is a strong budget building block for Home Assistant and Wi-Fi setups.

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