Shelly 1 Gen3 vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Despite having fewer standout areas, the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is the winner of this smart relay comparison against the Shelly 1 Gen3, helped by typically being the more affordable pick, retaining its last switch state through a power cut via power-off memory, and pulling double duty as a Zigbee router for the rest of your mesh. The Shelly 1 Gen3 pushes back with a much broader integrations list, adding Apple HomeKit through Matter on top of Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, plus dry-contact wiring the Sonoff does not offer, and its biggest practical edge: it needs no neutral wire at all, unlike the Sonoff which requires one. Both switch a single circuit with no energy monitoring. Choose the Shelly 1 Gen3 if your box lacks a neutral or you want Matter and HomeKit support with dry-contact flexibility for a garage door; choose the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch if you already run a Zigbee mesh and want a cheap router node that remembers its state.

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen3

$22.99

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Feature	Shelly 1 Gen3	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch	Winner
Rating	4.5	5.0	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Safety	Overheating protection	None	Shelly 1 Gen3
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Dry Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Gen3
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Connectivity	Bluetooth	Zigbee	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen3

$22.99

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+ Safety: Overheating protection
+ Dry Contact Mode: YES
- Rating: 4.5 vs 5.0
- Power Off Memory: NO vs YES

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Price unavailable right now

Buy on Amazon UK

+ Rating: 5.0
+ Power Off Memory: YES
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Safety: None vs Overheating protection
- Dry Contact Mode: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Shelly 1 Gen3 or the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch wins this comparison overall, mainly on affordability, power-off memory and its role as a Zigbee router, though the Shelly 1 Gen3 leads on integrations and dry-contact wiring.

What is the biggest difference between the Shelly 1 Gen3 and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Wiring requirements. The Shelly 1 Gen3 needs no neutral wire and connects directly over Wi-Fi with no hub, while the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch requires both a neutral wire and a separate Zigbee hub.

Does the Shelly 1 Gen3 support Apple HomeKit?

Yes, through Matter, along with Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch does not support HomeKit or Matter.

Can either relay trigger a garage door or gate?

The Shelly 1 Gen3 supports dry-contact mode, which suits pulse-triggered gear like garage door openers and gate motors. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch only offers wet-contact wiring, not dry-contact.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Gen3?

Anyone with a no-neutral switch box, or who wants Matter and Apple HomeKit support plus dry-contact flexibility without adding a Zigbee hub.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Buyers who already run a Zigbee network, have a neutral wire available, and want an affordable relay that also strengthens mesh coverage as a router.

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