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Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) vs Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
As a lighting relay, the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) is the better pick over the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch, with energy monitoring and a far higher load rating.
Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
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Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
$16.04
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It switches 10A and 2500W of resistive load against 2A on the Sonoff, cuts power on overheating, overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower, keeps power-off memory and routes Zigbee traffic for the mesh. The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch is the lower priced and better rated option, with the dry contact mode gates and garage doors need, Wi-Fi with native Matter and SmartThings and no hub, and a 12-48V DC input. Both have a physical on/off button, need a neutral for AC power, carry a 1-year warranty and work with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Home Assistant. Choose the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) for metered lighting on a Zigbee hub, and the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch for a gate or garage trigger.
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FeatureAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart SwitchWinner
Price$16.04$14.90Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Rating4.54.7Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
SafetyOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionOvercurrent protectionAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Energy MonitoringYESNOAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Dry Contact ModeNOYESSonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Zibgee RouterYESNOAqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral)
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
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
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Load rating

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) switches resistive loads up to 10A and 2500W, enough for demanding lighting circuits. The Sonoff is rated 2A resistive, which suits trigger signals and small loads.

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 are triggered. The Aqara has wet contact only, so it powers loads but cannot signal a controller that way.

Hub

The Aqara module is Zigbee only and needs a Zigbee hub, and an Aqara hub for Matter and SmartThings, but it strengthens the mesh as a router. The Sonoff joins Wi-Fi directly with native Matter and SmartThings.

Metering and protection

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) reports consumption and lists four protections. The Sonoff has no metering and lists overcurrent protection only.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch owners buy it mainly to automate gates and garage doors, wiring the dry contact straight into the opener and getting reliable pulse-style triggering. They pair it with Alexa or Apple Home for voice control, find the install straightforward once the wiring clicks, and value the physical button as a fallback when the app is not needed. Their frustration is that the eWeLink app explains the pulse mode those installs depend on poorly, so first setup can take trial and error, and one owner mentioned occasional disconnections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aqara vs Sonoff: is the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) or the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch better?

The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral) for lighting: it meters power, handles 10A and 2500W, has four protections and routes Zigbee. The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch is the better and cheaper pick for gate and garage door triggers without a hub.

Do I need a hub for the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With 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 over Wi-Fi on its own and supports Matter directly.

Which one has energy monitoring?

Only the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With Neutral). The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch does not meter power.

Do both work with Apple Home?

Yes. The Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (With 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 (With Neutral)?

Aqara and Zigbee users who want metered, well-protected control of lighting circuits behind their existing switches.

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

Budget buyers automating a gate or garage door through a dry contact over Wi-Fi, without a hub.

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