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

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Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is the stronger relay of this pair wherever a neutral wire is available: it carries a higher rating, a three year warranty and dry contacts the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) does not have.
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That Aqara module exists specifically for boxes with no neutral wire at all, which the Shelly cannot use on mains power. It switches resistive loads only, up to 5A and 1250W, where the Shelly reaches 8A and 2000W and also handles inductive, capacitive and DC loads. Both need a hub for platform reach beyond the basics, though the Aqara module pairs over Zigbee through an Aqara hub while the Shelly joins Wi-Fi directly and reaches Apple Home through Matter with no hub at all. Choose the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) only when there truly is no neutral, and the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 everywhere else.
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FeatureAqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)Shelly 1 Mini Gen3Winner
Price$28.11$17.99Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Rating4.24.5Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Warranty1 year3 yearsShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)1250W2000WShelly 1 Mini Gen3
ConnectivityZigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Dry Contact ModeNOYESShelly 1 Mini Gen3
SafetyOverheating protectionOverheating protectionTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie
Zigbee RouterNONOTie

What the differences mean

Neutral wire

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) installs in a box with only live and switched live, common in older homes. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 needs a neutral wire on AC mains, so it cannot be used in that same box without a DC supply instead.

Load capacity

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 switches up to 8A and 2000W and handles resistive, inductive, capacitive and DC loads. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) stops at 5A and 1250W on resistive loads only, which rules out motors and many LED drivers.

Hub and radio

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 runs on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with Matter support, no hub needed. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is Zigbee and needs a hub, an Aqara one for Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Matter.

Dry contacts

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 offers dry-contact mode for garage doors, sprinklers and low-voltage projects. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) only switches mains power to the load.

Warranty

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 carries a three year warranty against one year for the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral).

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What owners say

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 owners are struck by how much fits into so small a module, tucking it behind an existing switch so the wall switch keeps working, and using its dry contacts for garage doors, sprinklers, fireplaces, shutters and even remote generator starts. They call setup over Wi-Fi easy and Home Assistant, Alexa, Google and SmartThings integration seamless, and power users single out the built-in web interface that needs no app or cloud, plus full local control that keeps timers running through an outage. Their main complaint is the included wiring diagram, which is misleading enough that many end up hunting for the correct one online, on top of no energy monitoring and a tight fit in a crowded box.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3, whenever a neutral wire is available: it switches more current, adds dry contacts, needs no hub and carries a three year warranty. The Aqara module is the right pick only when the box has no neutral.

Does the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) need a neutral wire?

No, that is the point of this version. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 does need one on 110-240V AC power, though it can also run from a 12-30V DC supply instead.

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

Wiring and capacity. The Aqara module works without a neutral wire but switches only 5A of resistive load over Zigbee, while the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 needs a neutral on AC and switches 8A of almost any load type over Wi-Fi.

Do either of these relays work with Apple HomeKit?

Both can. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 reaches Apple HomeKit through Matter directly, and the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) reaches it through an Aqara hub.

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

Owners of older homes with no neutral wire in the switch box, who already run an Aqara or other Zigbee hub and are switching simple resistive lighting.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

Anyone with a neutral wire available who wants a small, hub-free relay with dry contacts for lights, pumps, garage doors or DIY projects.

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