Updated November 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is the pick here for anyone who only wants to measure a circuit, not switch it, and it also costs less than the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral).
But the two are not really rivals: the Shelly is a dedicated energy monitor that reads power, voltage, current and consumption on a circuit without controlling it, while the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is a true switching relay that hides behind an existing wall switch and turns the load on and off. The Aqara wins on safety features and on integrations, reaching Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant through an Aqara hub, and it is built specifically for boxes with no neutral wire. Choose the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 only when a switch already controls the circuit and you want to measure its draw, and choose the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) when you actually need to turn something on and off from a no-neutral box.
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- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)3.1×Shelly PM Mini Gen33840W vs 1250W
- Warranty3×Shelly PM Mini Gen33 years vs 1 year
| Feature | Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.87 | $11.59 | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.6 | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 |
| Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel) | 1250W | 3840W | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 |
| Safety | Overheating protection | None | Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) |
| Connectivity | Zigbee | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | YES | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 |
| Power Off Memory | YES | NO | Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) |
| Wet Contact Mode | YES | NO | Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) |
| Dry Contact Mode | NO | NO | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
What it actually does
The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 only measures a circuit's power, voltage, current and total consumption; it has no relay to switch anything. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is a true relay that turns its circuit on and off.
Neutral wire
The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is built to install without a neutral wire in the box. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 needs one, since it is wired inline with the circuit it is measuring.
Load rating
The Aqara switches resistive loads up to 1250W at 5A. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3's terminal block is sized for a lighter, single dedicated circuit rather than a full-rated ring main.
Radios
The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth directly, with no hub needed for its core function. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is Zigbee-only and needs a Zigbee hub for everything, including Matter.
Platform reach
The Aqara reaches Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter through an Aqara hub. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 answers Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and Samsung SmartThings, but not Apple HomeKit.
Which one to buy if
- a switch already controls the circuit and you only want to see how much it draws
The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is built purely to measure, and owners praise how precise its readings are.
- your wall box has no neutral wire and you need to switch the light
The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) installs specifically in that wiring, which the Shelly cannot do at all.
- you want the reading to feed a Home Assistant energy dashboard
Owners describe the Shelly PM Mini Gen3's Home Assistant integration as immediate and reliable.
- Apple HomeKit is part of your smart home
The Aqara reaches Apple HomeKit through an Aqara hub; the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 does not support it at all.
$27.87
- + Safety: Overheating protection
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Power Off Memory: YES
- - Price: $27.87 vs $11.59
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.6
Winner
$11.59
- + Price: $11.59
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Safety: None vs Overheating protection
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
What owners say
Owners of the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 consistently praise how precise its power, voltage, current and energy readings are, and how quickly it integrates with Home Assistant, often described as immediate and reliable. Several buyers use it to track appliances that are not otherwise smart, such as an older washing machine or a caravan's power line, and more than one notes it can double as a Bluetooth gateway for Shelly BLU sensors. The most common caveat is that it is explicitly not a switch: a few owners say the product listing makes that easy to miss, and they had to look elsewhere for something that actually turns power on and off. Others mention the terminal block suits a lighter dedicated circuit better than a full-rated ring main.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) or Shelly PM Mini Gen3?
For controlling a circuit, the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is the one that does the job, since it is a real relay with broader safety features and integrations. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is cheaper but only measures a circuit and cannot switch it.
What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) and the Shelly PM Mini Gen3?
The Aqara is a switching relay that turns a circuit on and off. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is purely an energy monitor that reads power, voltage, current and consumption without controlling the circuit.
Can the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 turn a light or appliance on and off?
No. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is a power meter, not a switch; it measures a circuit's consumption but cannot control it. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is the device that does that job.
Does the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) need a neutral wire?
No, that is exactly what it is built for: installing in a wall box that has no neutral wire. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 does need one, since it wires inline with the circuit it measures.
Who should buy the Shelly PM Mini Gen3?
Buy it if your switching is already handled and you only want an accurate, compact way to measure a single circuit's energy use, such as monitoring an appliance in Home Assistant.
Who should buy the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)?
Buy it if you want to remotely control a circuit, particularly in a no-neutral box, and you run a Zigbee or Aqara ecosystem with HomeKit.
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