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

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Winner

Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)

$16.04

These two devices are built for different jobs, and for actually switching a circuit the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is the clear winner, leading on safety features, connectivity and integrations as a true relay that turns power on and off. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is not a smart switch; it is a compact, accurate energy monitor that reads power, voltage, current and consumption on a circuit but cannot control it, and it is the more affordable of the two. So the decision is about intent rather than a spec race. Buy the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) if you want to remotely switch a light or appliance, with energy monitoring, full safety protection and HomeKit built in through its hub; buy the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 only when your switching is already handled and you simply want to measure a single circuit's power draw, for example in a Home Assistant energy dashboard.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)

$16.04

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Shelly

Shelly PM Mini Gen3

$14.49

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Feature	Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)	Shelly PM Mini Gen3	Winner
Price	$16.04	$14.49	Shelly PM Mini Gen3
Rating	4.5	4.6	Shelly PM Mini Gen3
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly PM Mini Gen3
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)	2500W	3840W	Shelly PM Mini Gen3
Safety	Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection	None	Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With 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 (With Neutral)
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Wet Contact Mode	YES	NO	Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Energy Monitoring	YES	YES	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)

$16.04

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+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Price: $16.04 vs $14.49
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6

Shelly

Shelly PM Mini Gen3

$14.49

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+ Price: $14.49
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Warranty: 3 years
- Safety: None vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions

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

For controlling a circuit, the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is better overall, since it is a real relay that switches power and leads on safety, connectivity and integrations. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is the cheaper device but only measures energy and cannot switch anything, so they serve different needs.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) and the Shelly PM Mini Gen3?

The Aqara switches a circuit on and off and also monitors energy, while the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is purely an energy monitor that reads consumption without any switching. One controls and measures; the other only measures.

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. If you need remote on/off control, the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is the device that does that, and it monitors energy as well.

Do both devices measure energy consumption?

Yes, both include energy monitoring, but the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) pairs that with switching, whereas the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 only measures. If you want both control and metering in one module, the Aqara covers it.

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

Buy it if you want to remotely control a circuit while tracking its energy use, with full safety protection and HomeKit support through an Aqara hub. It is the device that both switches and meters.

Who should buy the Shelly PM Mini Gen3?

Buy the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 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. It is the cheaper device but does not switch anything.

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