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Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) vs Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch beats the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) as the better rated relay, with the dry contact mode gates and garage doors need.
Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
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It also connects straight to Wi-Fi with native Matter and SmartThings support, no hub required, and runs from AC or a 12-48V DC supply. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is a lighting relay first: it installs behind a switch with no neutral at all, switches up to 5A and 1250W of resistive load against 2A on the Sonoff, and adds overheating protection and power-off memory, but it needs a Zigbee hub, and an Aqara hub for Matter and SmartThings. Both have a physical on/off button, a 1-year warranty and support for Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Home Assistant. Choose the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch for a gate or garage trigger, and the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) for lights in a box without a neutral.
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FeatureAqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart SwitchWinner
Rating4.24.7Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Dry Contact ModeNOYESSonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
SafetyOverheating protectionOvercurrent protectionTie
ConnectivityZigbee2.4 GHz WiFiTie
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

Dry contact

The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch can close a contact without passing power, which is how garage door and gate controllers expect to be triggered. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) has wet contact only, so it powers a load rather than signalling a controller.

Neutral wire

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) installs without a neutral. The Sonoff needs one in AC input mode, though it can also run from a 12-48V DC supply, which is common inside gate controllers.

Hub

The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch joins Wi-Fi directly and supports Matter natively. The Aqara module is Zigbee only, so it needs a Zigbee hub, and an Aqara hub for Matter and SmartThings.

Load rating

The Aqara handles resistive loads up to 5A and 1250W, enough for a lighting circuit. The Sonoff is rated 2A resistive, which suits trigger signals and small loads rather than a room of lights.

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What owners say

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch owners use it above all for gates and garage doors, wiring its dry contact straight into the motor's trigger terminals and getting reliable pulse-style operation. Several pair it with Alexa or Apple Home for voice control, call the install straightforward once the wiring is understood, and appreciate the physical button as a manual fallback. The main complaint is that the eWeLink app explains the pulse mode those installs need poorly, so first setup takes some trial and error, and one owner reported occasional disconnections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aqara vs Sonoff: is the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch or the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) better?

The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch for gate and garage door triggers, thanks to its dry contact and hub-free Wi-Fi with Matter. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is better for lighting in boxes without a neutral, if you run a Zigbee hub.

Which one works without a neutral wire?

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) needs no neutral at all. The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch needs one in AC input mode, or can be powered from 12-48V DC instead.

Do I need a hub for the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) or the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?

The Aqara needs a Zigbee hub, and an Aqara hub for Matter and SmartThings. The Sonoff connects to Wi-Fi on its own and supports Matter and SmartThings directly.

Do both work with Apple Home?

Yes. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) and the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch both support Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.

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

Zigbee users in older homes who want to make existing light switches smart where no neutral is available.

Who should buy the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?

Anyone automating a gate, garage door or other pulse-triggered controller who wants Wi-Fi, Matter and a manual button without a hub.

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