Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
A switch versus a sensor, and for actually controlling a circuit the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is the one to buy of this pair.
It switches loads up to 2500W at 10A, reports energy use itself, adds full overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection, and acts as a Zigbee router that strengthens the mesh, none of which the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 does. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is not a switch at all: it is a dedicated power meter that reads a circuit's power, voltage, current and consumption without controlling it, and it undercuts the Aqara on price while adding Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios the Aqara lacks. Both integrate with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. Choose the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) to switch and meter a circuit with a neutral wire in the box; choose the Shelly PM Mini Gen3 only when something else already switches the load and you just want to measure it.
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| Feature | Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) | Shelly PM Mini Gen3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Zigbee Router | YES | NO | Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | YES | Tie |
| Dry Contact Mode | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
What it actually does
The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) switches a circuit on and off and also reports its energy use. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 only measures a circuit; it has no relay to control it.
Load rating
The Aqara handles resistive loads up to 2500W at 10A. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3's terminal block is sized for a lighter, single dedicated circuit rather than a full-rated ring main.
Safety cutoffs
The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) adds overheating, overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 lists none of those safety cutoffs.
Zigbee mesh
As a permanently powered device, the Aqara acts as a Zigbee router that strengthens the mesh. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 has no Zigbee radio at all; it connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth instead.
Hub dependency
The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 needs no hub for its core Wi-Fi function. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is Zigbee-only and needs an Aqara hub for everything, including Matter.
Which one to buy if
- you want a circuit that both switches and reports its own energy use
The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is the only one of the two that does both.
- a switch already controls the load and you only want a reading
The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is purpose-built to measure, and owners praise its accuracy.
- you want full overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection
Only the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) lists all three safety cutoffs.
- you want the reading to feed Home Assistant with no Zigbee hub in the mix
The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 connects over Wi-Fi directly, with no hub required.
Winner
- + Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Power Off Memory: YES
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
$14.49
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 3840W
- - 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
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 slots into Home Assistant, often described as immediate and reliable. Several use it to monitor appliances that are not otherwise smart, from an older washing machine to a caravan's power line, and more than one mentions it doubling as a Bluetooth gateway for Shelly BLU sensors. Their main warning is that it is a meter and nothing else: a few say the listing makes that easy to miss, and that its 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 (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 also reports energy use. The Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is the cheaper device but only measures energy and cannot switch anything.
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 with no switching at all.
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.
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.
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.
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