Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 vs Shelly Plus 1

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated March 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly site.
2026 verdict
Across the full comparison in 2026, Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 earns the nod. What pushes it ahead is price, integrations, and zibgee router, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Choose Shelly Plus 1 only if its specific feature mix matters more to you than the broader advantage from Shelly 1 Mini Gen4. That is why the final call still favors Shelly 1 Mini Gen4.
FeatureShelly 1 Mini Gen4Shelly Plus 1Winner
Price$17.49$21.49Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantShelly 1 Mini Gen4
Zibgee RouterYESNOShelly 1 Mini Gen4
Rating4.64.6Tie
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
SafetyOverheating protectionOverheating protectionTie
ConnectivityBluetooth, Zigbee2.4 GHz Wifi, BluetoothTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Power Off MemoryNONOTie
Dry Contact ModeYESYESTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie
Winner
$17.49
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  • + Price: $17.49
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Zibgee Router: YES
$21.49
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  • - Price: $21.49 vs $17.49
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or Shelly Plus 1?
Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, integrations, and zibgee router.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 and Shelly Plus 1?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 lists $17.49, while Shelly Plus 1 lists $21.49.
Which one looks better on price?
Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is listed at $17.49, while Shelly Plus 1 is listed at $21.49. Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 (better spec).
Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?
Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 if your priority is price and integrations and that matters more than the competing advantages.
Who should buy Shelly Plus 1?
Choose Shelly Plus 1 if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.
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