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Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Between these two Zigbee relays, the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch takes the win on raw switching capacity, more than doubling the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)'s maximum resistive load and typically costing less, while also working as a Zigbee router to strengthen the rest of your mesh. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) responds with a broader integrations list, adding Apple HomeKit and IFTTT, plus confirmed overheating protection, and its headline trick: unlike the Sonoff, it does not need a neutral wire, so it fits switch boxes the Sonoff cannot wire into at all. Both are single-channel Zigbee devices that require a compatible hub, carry no energy monitoring, and come with a one-year warranty. If your box has no neutral, the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) is the only one of the two that works there; if you have a neutral and want more headroom for a bigger load plus a stronger mesh signal, go with the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch.
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FeatureAqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchWinner
Price$27.87$12.90Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Rating4.24.6Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)1250W2400WSonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Zigbee RouterNOYESSonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
SafetyOverheating protectionNoneTie
ConnectivityZigbeeZigbeeTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Power Off MemoryYESYESTie
Dry Contact ModeNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) or the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch wins on load capacity, price and its Zigbee router role, but the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) leads on integrations and safety, and is the only one that skips the neutral wire requirement.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Wiring. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) can be installed without a neutral wire, while the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch requires one, which rules it out for many older switch boxes.

Do both relays need a Zigbee hub?

Yes, both the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch are Zigbee-only devices and require a compatible Zigbee hub or bridge to operate.

Which one has better overheating protection?

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral) lists confirmed overheating protection. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch does not list any of the four common safety protections.

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

Anyone installing in a switch box with no neutral wire, or who wants Apple HomeKit and IFTTT support alongside confirmed overheating protection.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Buyers with a neutral wire available who want more headroom on resistive load and a relay that doubles as a Zigbee router for their mesh.

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