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Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) vs Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Metering and Zigbee mesh routing make the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) the better pick of these two smart relays for lighting circuits.
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It handles 2500W of resistive load against 2000W, and pairs energy monitoring with overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower cutoffs on top of the overheating protection both carry, plus a manual on/off button and power-off memory. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 plays a different game: it needs no hub because it runs on Wi-Fi, it switches inductive, capacitive and DC loads the Aqara does not, it offers a dry contact mode, it is far smaller and it carries a 3-year warranty against 1 year. Both need a neutral wire. Go with the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) if a Zigbee hub already runs the house, and with the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 for hub-free Wi-Fi control, garage doors, sprinklers or motors.
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FeatureAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)Shelly 1 Mini Gen3Winner
Price€34.49$17.99Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Warranty1 year3 yearsShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)2500W2000WAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
SafetyOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionOverheating protectionAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
ConnectivityZigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Energy MonitoringYESNOAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Dry Contact ModeNOYESShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Zigbee RouterYESNOAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Rating4.54.5Tie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Hub or no hub

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is a Zigbee device, so it needs a Zigbee hub, and Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Matter go through an Aqara hub. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 joins Wi-Fi directly and reaches all of those platforms, including Apple Home through Matter, without one.

What it can switch

The Aqara is rated for resistive loads only, 2500W and 10A. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is rated 8A and 2000W but also takes inductive and capacitive loads and low-voltage DC up to 30V, which is what motors, transformers and many DIY projects need.

Energy monitoring and protection

The Aqara measures the consumption of its circuit and cuts out on overheating, overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has no metering and overheating protection only.

Zigbee mesh

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is a Zigbee router, so every one installed strengthens the mesh for battery sensors. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has no Zigbee radio.

Size and warranty

At 29 x 35 x 16 mm the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is much smaller than the 42.9 x 40 x 19.9 mm Aqara, and it carries a 3-year warranty against 1 year.

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  • + Price: $17.99
  • + Warranty: 3 years
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2000W vs 2500W
  • - Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection

What owners say

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 owners are mostly DIYers, and they talk about how much one tiny module solved: garage door triggers, latched sprinklers, a gas fireplace with no neutral for a normal smart switch, rolling shutters and a remote generator start. They praise local control with no lag and the module's own web interface, which lets them set timers and actions without the app or the cloud, and many run dozens of Shelly devices. The complaint that comes up most is the wiring diagram in the box, whose I and O terminals are the relay contacts rather than a power output, which sent several owners to YouTube thinking the unit was faulty; they also call the printed instructions overwhelming and app pairing unclear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) or Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) for lighting on a Zigbee hub: it adds energy monitoring, a full set of safety cutoffs, Zigbee routing and a higher resistive rating. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 wins for hub-free Wi-Fi, dry contact jobs, non-resistive loads and warranty.

Aqara or Shelly: which relay should I buy?

It depends on the network. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is Zigbee and needs a hub, and suits homes built around Aqara. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is Wi-Fi, needs no hub and suits DIY projects, garage doors and Home Assistant setups that want local control.

Does the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 have energy monitoring?

No. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 switches only. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) measures the consumption of the circuit it controls.

Do the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) and the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 work with Apple Home?

Both can. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 reaches Apple Home through Matter over Wi-Fi, while the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) needs an Aqara hub for Apple Home and Matter.

Who should buy the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)?

Owners of an Aqara or other Zigbee hub who want metered, fully protected control of lighting circuits behind their existing switches, and a device that extends their Zigbee mesh.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

DIYers who want a tiny, hub-free Wi-Fi relay for lights, garage doors, sprinklers or low-voltage projects, with a dry contact mode, local control and a 3-year warranty, and who can do without energy data.

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